Names that start with M
2,230 different M-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Mia led them with 11,087 newborns. Compare all 8,135 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- Makaius63
- Maelis63
- MairaOften associated with 'bitter' or 'beloved,' though the name has multiple possible originsSpanish62
- MahaWild cowSanskrit62
- MasiahAn invented name, likely a modern coinage combining a 'Ma-' prefix with a sound reminiscent of names like Josiah or IsaiahModern coinage62
- MattheoGift of GodItalian62
- MonaA name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'noble' or 'aristocratic' from Irish, or related to the Italian word for 'my lady'Irish61
- MayahOf debated originModern coinage61
- MayeliProbably a modern coinage, possibly derived from Maya or May + the fashionable suffix -eliModern coinage61
- MillsSurname transferred to given name, meaning 'at the mills' or 'son of Miles'English61
- Maellea French diminutive of Marie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, of uncertain meaningFrench61
- MihiraA variant of Mihir, meaning 'sun' or 'warmth' in SanskritSanskrit61
- MiralOf debated originArabic61
- MeloOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Portuguese and Spanish word for 'bad' or a short form of names like Melchior or CarmeloModern coinage61
- MaritzaA Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of María, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved'Spanish60
- MarquiseNoble title, originally meaning 'lord of the borderlands'French60
- MaybelleThe name Maybelle combines the names May and Belle, meaning 'lovable May' or 'pearl'English60
- MishaWho is like God?Slavic60
- MayarOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- MalindaA variant of Melinda, likely a blend of Melissa and Linda, meaning 'sweet' or 'pretty'English59
- MarcelinaDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin59
- MaleiaOf uncertain originModern coinage59
- MaisleyMeaning uncertainModern coinage59
- MaevenOf uncertain originModern coinage59
- MurrayOf uncertain originScottish58
- MervinFamous friend or mariner, depending on derivationEnglish58
- MarcellDedicated to MarsLatin58
- MylieOften considered a variant of Miley or a feminine form of Miles, possibly meaning 'merciful' or 'soldier'Modern coinage58
- MikeyWho is like God? (diminutive of Michael)English58
- MarwanSolid or firm, also associated with a type of fragrant plantArabic58
- MiamorA recent invention based on the Spanish phrase "mi amor" meaning "my love"Modern coinage58
- MikloOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- MelisaHoney beeGreek57
- MercerMerchant, traderEnglish57
- MaylieOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- MartyDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war, or warlikeEnglish56
- MarlenaCombination of the names Mary and Magdalene, or a variant of Marlene, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'rebellious'Modern coinage56
- MakiyahThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage56
- MariajoseCombines Maria and Jose, meaning 'bitter' and 'God will increase'Spanish56
- MayveOf uncertain originModern coinage56
- MaiOf uncertain meaningJapanese55
- MaksimThe greatestSlavic55
- MalachaiMy messengerHebrew55
- MerciMercy (French origin, used as a given name in English-speaking countries)French55
- MikkoA Finnish diminutive of Mikael, meaning 'who is like God?'Scandinavian55
- MarvensOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- MinnieOften considered a diminutive of Mary or Wilhelmina, or an independent name meaning 'beloved' or 'desired' in originEnglish54
- MalorieA name of uncertain originModern coinage54
- MiguelangelCompound name combining Miguel and Angel, meaning 'Who is like God?' and 'messenger' respectivelySpanish54
- MallieOf uncertain originEnglish54
- MorrisonSon of Morris or MauriceEnglish54
- MaceFrom the name of a spice made from nutmeg, or transferred use of the surname derived from the French 'masse' meaning 'mace' (the weapon)English54
- MyleighA modern invented name, likely combining the sound of names like Miley and the popular suffix -leigh meaning 'meadow'Modern coinage54
- MaeleighPossibly a modern invented name, combining Mae (a form of May) with the popular suffix -leighModern coinage54
- MayciOf debated originModern coinage54
- MillianaOf debated originModern coinage54
- MaelaPossibly a variant of Maela, itself a short form of names like Maëlle or Maëlys, derived from the Breton element 'mael' meaning 'chief' or 'prince'French54
- Magalyvariant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'Spanish53
- Maliyaof uncertain originModern coinage53
- MaddixModern coinage, likely formed from the popular Madd- sound (from Madison or Maddox) with the fashionable -ix suffixModern coinage53
- MahaliaFat or plumpHebrew53
- MelodiSong or melody, derived from the Greek 'melōidía' (μέλῳδία), meaning 'singing, chanting'English53
- MearaOf uncertain originIrish53
- MahnoorMoonlight or the light of the moonArabic53
- MiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- MendyUncertainHebrew52
- MariusOf uncertain originLatin52
- MazenOne of uncertain originArabic52
- MaizeyDerived from the corn plant maize, used as a modern invented nameModern coinage51
- MckaylaWho is like God?Modern coinage50
- MarekDedicated to Mars, warlikeSlavic50
- MinhBright, intelligent, or cleverModern coinage50
- MazinStrong, steadfast, or resoluteArabic50
- MayliOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- MaviBlue (in Turkish)Modern coinage50
- MuhammadyusufPraiseworthy Joseph, combining Muhammad (praiseworthy) and Yusuf (God increases)Arabic50
- MaevryDerived from Mae (a pet form of Mary) combined with the fashionable suffix -vry, similar to Ivory or AvenlyModern coinage50
- Mackennaof uncertain originModern coinage49
- MahlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage49
- MayariGoddess of the moon in Tagalog mythologyLiterary49
- MichalOne possible meaning is 'Who is like God?' reflecting the Hebrew originHebrew48
- MarlenOf uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Mary and Evelyn or a variant of MarleneModern coinage48
- MarisOf the seaLatin48
- MayceeA modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative respelling of Macy (from the English surname) or a blend of May and the -ee suffixModern coinage48
- MarshawnOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- MilagroMiracle in Spanish, a reference to miraculous events, particularly in Catholic traditionSpanish48
- MikhaelWho is like God?Hebrew48
- MikailWho is like God?Arabic47
- MaherSkilled, clever, or expertArabic47
- MiriOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of names like Miriam or Mira, or a Hebrew word meaning 'myrrh' or 'bitter'Hebrew47
- MelonaThe name Melona appears to be a modern invented name, possibly derived from the word 'melon' or as a feminine variant of Melon, with no established traditional meaningModern coinage47
- Moniqueadvisor, counselorFrench46
- MaudeOf uncertain originEnglish46
- MirellaadmiredItalian46
- MakoOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- MialaniMialani is a modern invented name, likely a combination of Mia and LaniModern coinage46
- MarciaDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin45
- MaliThe name is of uncertain meaningModern coinage45
- MunaWish or desire, or protective spiritArabic45
- Muraddesired, wished forArabic45
- MateusGift of GodPortuguese45
- MeenakshiOne with fish-shaped eyes, a traditional epithet of the Hindu goddess ParvatiSanskrit45
- MarcyOf Mars, warlikeEnglish44
- MahlonOf uncertain originHebrew44
- MasenDerived from the English surname Masen, possibly a variant of Mason meaning 'stoneworker' or from a place nameEnglish44
- MarykateCompound name combining Mary and Kate, meaning 'bitter' and 'pure' respectivelyEnglish44
- MicaPossibly derived from the mineral mica, or a variant of Mika, itself a short form of Michaela or MicahEnglish43
- MaidaPossibly from a place name or a variant of MabelEnglish43
- Maelieprobably a modern creative spelling of Miley or a feminine form of Mael, a Breton name of uncertain originModern coinage43
- MaizeeVariation of Maisie, a diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearlScottish43
- MarcieOf uncertain originEnglish42
- MarquezOf uncertain originSpanish42
- MaycieThe name Maycie is a modern variant of the name Macy, which may derive from an Old French surname meaning "weapon" or from an English surname meaning "marsh islandModern coinage42
- MaxonOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- MichelangeloWho is like God?Italian42
- MosiahOf uncertain meaningModern coinage42
- MailaOf uncertain originScandinavian42
- MayumiMayumi can mean "true bow" or variously "truth, beauty, wisdom" depending on the kanji usedJapanese42
- MuhsinOne who does goodArabic42
- MetztliMoon, the Aztec goddess of the moonNative American42
- MyaireUnknown, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage42
- MariettaEither a diminutive of Mary or a feminine form of Marius, possibly meaning 'star of the sea' or 'of Mars'Latin41
- MaryanneA combination of Mary and Anne, meaning 'beloved' or 'grace'English41
- MarilynnA combination of Mary and Lynn, or a variant of Marilyn, with the name Mary meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter' and Lynn meaning 'lake'English41
- Mckinleeson of the fair warrior or fair-haired warriorModern coinage41
- Mahigreat earth, or a poetic name for the earthSanskrit41
- MaynorOf uncertain originEnglish41
- MunirOne who shines, luminous, or giving lightArabic41
- MyersSon of a steward or bailiff, from the Middle English 'mair' or 'maire', an occupational term for a mayor or overseerEnglish41
- MayanThe name's meaning is uncertainModern coinage41
- MarkellOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- MonetOf debated originModern coinage40
- MiyahA modern feminine name, likely a variant of Maya or Mia, meaning 'beloved' or 'gracious'Modern coinage40
- Mckayson of Aodh (fire), though the surname origin is debated and may also be from a place nameScottish40
- MajaOf uncertain originScandinavian40
- MeenaAs a Sanskrit word, it means 'fish'Sanskrit40
- MaesonOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- MishkaLittle bearSlavic40
- MaloniPossibly a modern invented name, likely a blend or variant of similar-sounding namesModern coinage40
- MacsenSon of the strong one or son of the warriorWelsh40
- MehtabMoonlight (of Persian origin)Persian40
- MivaanOf uncertain originSanskrit40
- MustafoThe chosen one, elect, or preferred, from the Arabic passive participle of 'ṣafā' (to be pure or choose)Arabic40
- MarkelOf uncertain meaningModern coinage39
- MakiahA modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Makayla or MicaiahModern coinage39
- MillaOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Camilla or a variant of Mila, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' in Slavic languagesSlavic39
- MarygraceCombination of Mary and Grace, thus 'sea of bitterness' or 'drop of the sea' (Mary) plus 'favor' or 'blessing' (Grace)Modern coinage39
- ManalAchievement, attainment, or a high statusArabic39
- MoussaThis name is the French form of Musa, which traditionally means 'drawn from the water' in ArabicArabic39
- MaddyOriginally a diminutive of Madeleine or Madison, meaning 'woman of Magdala' or 'son of Maddy'English39
- MeilaOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- MetzliDerived from the Nahuatl word for the moonNative American39
- MerleBlackbird (from French 'merle')French38
- MarelyOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- MariyaA variant of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, likely meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'Hebrew38
- MelroseFrom the Scottish place name Melrose, meaning 'bare moor' or 'pasture with a bare hill'Scottish38
- MavrikIndependent, nonconformistModern coinage38
- Mahinamoon, moonlightHawaiian38
- MailyPossibly a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular 'May' sound with the fashionable '-ly' suffix, or a variant of Miley or MailaModern coinage38
- MilianoOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- MannyGod is with usHebrew37
- MarcianoOf MarsLatin37
- MaribellaBeautiful sea, derived from Spanish and Latin rootsSpanish37
- MarvelOne who inspires wonderEnglish36
- MonserrathDerived from the Catalan place name Montserrat, referring to a mountain near Barcelona, meaning 'jagged mountainSpanish36
- MajidMajid means 'glorious' or 'noble' in ArabicArabic36
- MehreenBlessed, joyful, or prosperousArabic36
- MasaPossibly a feminine form of Masao, meaning 'righteous' or 'proper' in JapaneseJapanese36
- MacallanDerived from the Scottish surname MacCallan, meaning 'son of the follower of StScottish36
- MariposaButterflySpanish36
- MunachimsoOf debated meaningAfrican36
- MayvenA modern invented name, possibly inspired by the word "maverick" or the name Maven, meaning "one who is knowledgeableModern coinage36
- MianiOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- MuhammadaminCombination of Muhammad (praiseworthy) and Amin (trustworthy), together meaning 'praiseworthy and trustworthy'Arabic36
- Mirleth36
- MistyFrom the English word misty, meaning 'covered with mist' or 'vaporousEnglish35
- Medinacity, townArabic35
- MathisGift of GodFrench35
- MycahA modern respelling of Micah, a Hebrew name meaning "who is like the Lord?"Modern coinage35
- MyracleModern coinage, likely derived from the word 'miracle' meaning a surprising and welcome eventModern coinage35
- Mccallson of the foreignerScottish35
- MoanaOcean, sea, or deep water in Polynesian languagesHawaiian35
- MaloneOf uncertain originIrish35
- MelekAngel in Turkish and angel, king in Arabic (depending on vowel length, malak vsArabic35
- MariangelA blend of Maria and Angel, often interpreted as 'bitter angel' or 'beloved angel'Modern coinage35
- MaesynOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- MokshLiberation or emancipation from the cycle of birth and deathSanskrit35
- MarzOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of MarsModern coinage35
- MarshalOf debated originEnglish34
- MichaellaWho is like God?Hebrew34
- MaleekA variant of Malik, meaning 'king' or 'sovereign' in ArabicArabic34
- MaddexSon of Madoc (Welsh origin) or possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage34
- MyerOf debated originEnglish34
- MazzyOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- MarleiA modern coinage derived from the name Marley, which itself may mean 'pleasant wood' or 'pleasant meadow' in Old EnglishModern coinage34
- MadhavA name of Krishna meaning 'spring-like' or 'related to the season of spring'Sanskrit34
- MahikaOne possible meaning is the earthSanskrit34
- MuadOne who is thoughtful or reflectiveArabic34
- MalaiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- MillionOf uncertain originModern coinage34