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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- Mehlanimodern invented name, likely a variant of Melani or a respelling of MilaniModern coinage34
- MaahirSkilled, expert, or talentedArabic34
- MahziOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- MaileA Hawaiian name referring to a fragrant native vine (Alyxia stellata) used in traditional leisHawaiian33
- MaireadPearlIrish33
- MarielyA combination of Maria and Ely (or a variant of Marilee), often interpreted as 'bitter' (from Mary) or 'pretty' (folk etymology)Modern coinage33
- MaiahOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Maya or Maria, with meanings ranging from 'water' to 'beloved' to 'sea of bitternessSpanish33
- MiyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- MaeliOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- MilliOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of names like Millicent or a modern coinage inspired by the unit prefix 'milli-'Modern coinage33
- MuntahaThe ultimate point, the utmost boundary, or the highest rankArabic33
- Macarenablessed, happy (from the Spanish name of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Macarena)Spanish33
- MaureenBitter, or belovedIrish32
- MurielBright sea, sea-bright (derived from Irish elements 'muir' meaning sea and 'geal' meaning bright)Irish32
- MathildaMighty in battle, or strength in warGerman32
- MesaTableSpanish32
- MyrahOf uncertain originEnglish32
- MirelOf debated originHebrew32
- MihikaOne who is loving or affectionateSanskrit32
- MaimounaBlessed, fortunateArabic32
- MannatA wish or prayer, something devoutly desiredSanskrit32
- MadiDiminutive of Madeline or Madison, meaning 'woman from Magdala' or 'son of Maud'English32
- MishikaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit words for 'smile' or 'sweet'Sanskrit32
- MilohOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variation of MiloModern coinage32
- MaizeFrom the English word for the cereal grain, ultimately derived from Taíno mahísModern coinage32
- MirelyOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- MandyShe who must be loved (diminutive of Amanda, from Latin) or a short form of other namesEnglish31
- MichelWho is like God?French31
- MirnaOf uncertain originSlavic31
- MikalOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Michael meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew31
- MagaliA Provençal form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'French31
- MaximinoOf uncertain origin, possibly a Spanish or Portuguese diminutive of Maximino, itself derived from the Latin name Maximinus, meaning 'greatest'Spanish31
- Maysaof debated originArabic31
- MailynA modern feminine name possibly created as a blend of Mae (or May) and Lynn, or as a variant of MadelynModern coinage31
- MattyGift of God or diminutive of Matthew or MatildaEnglish31
- MaddalenaOf uncertain origin, likely a form of Magdalene, meaning 'from Magdala'Italian31
- MeylinOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- Mirielleadmired or miraculousFrench31
- MaksymThe greatestSlavic31
- MahkaiOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- MaebryMaebry is a modern feminine name, likely a combination of Mae and the popular suffix -bry (from Bryn or Bree), suggesting meanings like "pearl" or "strength" through its componentsModern coinage31
- MadihaPraiseworthy, deserving of praiseArabic31
- MuazProtected, preservedArabic31
- MaylahOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- Macarioblessed, happyLatin30
- MichaShort form of Michaela or Micah, often given as an independent nameHebrew30
- MihirSun, ray of sunlightSanskrit30
- MarlenyOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- MennoOf uncertain origin, possibly a Frisian short form of Germanic names beginning with 'megin' meaning 'strength'German30
- ManaOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- MousaOne who is chosenArabic30
- MalakhaiOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- MaelyModern name of uncertain meaning, likely a variant of Miley or a combination of Mae and LeeModern coinage30
- Maybellovable, dearLatin30
- MaziahOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- MilayahMilayah is a modern invented name, possibly formed from the popular prefix 'Mi-' and the fashionable '-ayah' suffix, or as a variant of names like Mila or MalayaModern coinage30
- MalaniiOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- MiraalMeaning is unclearModern coinage30
- MattGift of GodHebrew29
- MarniOf uncertain originHebrew29
- MinnaOf uncertain originGerman29
- MakiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- MaxsonSon of Max, with Max a short form of Maximilian or MaxwellEnglish29
- MenuchaRest, tranquility, or peaceHebrew29
- MajdGlory, splendor, or majestyArabic29
- MaziyahOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- MaziyonOf uncertain meaningModern coinage29
- MicheleWho is like God?French28
- MarciOf MarsEnglish28
- MarylouCombination of Mary (beloved) and Lou (famous warrior)English28
- MoisheOf debated originHebrew28
- Makhaiof uncertain originModern coinage28
- MuniraLuminous, brilliant, or shining (Arabic)Arabic28
- MeryemExalted, exalted one, or literally 'my exaltation'Arabic28
- McclainOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of McClain, a Scottish or Irish surname meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John'Irish28
- MalaiaOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- MahsaMoon-like, or related to the moonPersian28
- MyelleFormed from the fashionable suffix -elle attached to the sound my-, often interpreted as a feminization of Myles or a variant of MaelleModern coinage28
- Madsgift of GodScandinavian28
- MelShort form of names beginning with Mel-, such as Melvin or Melanie, but also used independentlyEnglish27
- MatildeBattle-mighty, from Germanic words meaning 'might' and 'battleGerman27
- MyriamOf debated originHebrew27
- MaribelleProbably a combination of Maria and Belle, suggesting 'beautiful Mary'English27
- MehdiGifted, guided, or rightly guided, often interpreted as 'the rightly guided one' in Islamic contextArabic27
- MelannyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Melanie, from Greek melas meaning 'black' or 'dark'Modern coinage27
- MatanGift, presentHebrew27
- MikaiUnknownModern coinage27
- Maazof uncertain originArabic27
- MagicOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- MiroPeace or worldSlavic27
- MaseShort form of Mason or possibly from the Hebrew name Masha, meaning "desired" or "bitterModern coinage27
- MiyaniOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- MaizaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Maia or a feminine form of MaysModern coinage27
- Mawadaaffection, harmony, loveArabic27
- MariselaCombination of Maria and Celia, or a Spanish diminutive of MaríaSpanish26
- MischaOf uncertain originSlavic26
- MatteaGift of GodHebrew26
- MakinleyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining a popular prefix with the fashionable -ley suffixModern coinage26
- Melaof uncertain originModern coinage26
- MarayaOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- MaximillianoOf uncertain originSpanish26
- MoxieCourage, determination, or spirited energy, derived from the brand name Moxie, a soft drink marketed as a tonic for vigorModern coinage26
- MakaniOf Hawaiian origin, meaning 'wind'Hawaiian26
- MelchizedekMy king is righteousness, or king of righteousnessHebrew26
- MaclinOf uncertain originEnglish26
- MurtazaChosen, selected, or preferredArabic26
- MansaRuler or king (from the Mande title for emperors of the Mali Empire)African26
- MottyShort form of Mortimer, meaning 'dead sea' or 'still water' in Old FrenchEnglish26
- MaikolVariant of MichaelModern coinage26
- ManelykA modern invented name, possibly a respelling of Manelik or ManalikModern coinage26
- MarsaiOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- Myair26
- MarisaProbably a contraction of Maria Luisa or a variant of Marissa, with debated literal meaningSpanish25
- MoseOf uncertain originHebrew25
- MontrellOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining the prefix Mont- (as in Montgomery or Montague) with the popular suffix -rellModern coinage25
- MarlyOf uncertain originEnglish25
- MehkiOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- MalaynaOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- MargeauxOf debated originFrench25
- MayleenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of names like May or Lena, or a modern combinationModern coinage25
- MakanaGift or reward in HawaiianHawaiian25
- MaikaOf debated originHawaiian25
- Maylynnof uncertain originModern coinage25
- MishaelWho is what God is, or perhaps a rhetorical question: 'Who is like God?'Hebrew25
- MilianiOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Milania and ElianaModern coinage25
- ManrajA compound name meaning 'king of the mind' or 'king of thought', derived from Sanskrit 'manas' (mind) and 'raja' (king)Sanskrit25
- ManoahOf uncertain meaning, possibly 'rest' or 'comfort' from a Hebrew rootHebrew25
- Musfirah25
- MitziProbably a pet form of Mary or Maria, sometimes associated with 'bitter'German24
- MadelaineWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeEnglish24
- ManningSon of Mann or derivative of the Old English personal name MannEnglish24
- Malihaa feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'Arabic24
- MaddilynThe name Maddilyn is a modern American respelling of Madeline, with no intrinsic meaning of its ownModern coinage24
- MaddysonSon of MaudModern coinage24
- MacenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of MasonModern coinage24
- MaryellaA combination of Mary and Ella, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'star' respectivelyEnglish24
- MaleyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of names like Malia or a creative spelling of MalayahModern coinage24
- MateenStrong, solid, or firmArabic24
- MertOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- MattixOf uncertain meaningModern coinage24
- MesiahProbably a variant of Messiah, meaning 'anointed one' in Hebrew, but often used as a creative spellingModern coinage24
- Mattiagift of GodItalian24
- MaykelVariant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew24
- MordcheOf uncertain originHebrew24
- MilleeOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- MotleyOf uncertain origin, likely transferred from the surname meaning 'a multicolored fabric' or 'a person who wears motley,' or from a variant of MowbrayEnglish24
- MaezieA modern diminutive of Mae or Maisie, often used as a standalone given nameModern coinage24
- MalosiStrength, powerHawaiian24
- MayukhaOne who is charming or lovely, often interpreted as 'sweet' or 'beautiful'Sanskrit24
- MielleOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- MariaaliceA combination of Maria and Alice, likely meaning 'bitter' and 'noble' respectivelyModern coinage24
- MeilanyOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- Monaco24
- Melijah24
- MaxieEither a feminine diminutive of Maxine (itself from Maximilian, meaning 'greatest') or a masculine diminutive of Max (from Maximilian or Maxwell)English23
- MarquesThe name Marques is a variant of Marquis, a title of nobility in France and other European countriesFrench23
- MakylaModern feminine name, likely a variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage23
- MadelynneWoman of Magdala or towerEnglish23
- ManuOf uncertain originSanskrit23
- MailenOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- MameAn English diminutive of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'English23
- MeelaPossibly a variant of Mila or a modern coinage, meaning uncertainModern coinage23
- MushkaLittle flyHebrew23
- MalaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- MariyamVariant of Maryam, the Arabic and Aramaic form of Miriam, traditionally meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child', though other interpretations existArabic23
- MilanyOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- MalibuPlace name, derived from the Topanga Malibu Sequit people, a Native American group from CaliforniaModern coinage23
- Masani23
- Mailany23
- MerrillFrom a Welsh surname meaning 'sea hill' or 'bright sea'Welsh22
- MaryellenA combination of Mary and Ellen, meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child' and 'light'English22
- MarlynOften considered a combination of Mary and Lynn, though of debated exact originModern coinage22
- MarcelleMarcelle is the feminine form of Marcel, derived from the Latin name Marcellus, meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'French22
- MickShort form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God'English22
- MarysolStar of the sea or drop of the sea, combined with sunSpanish22
- MarielenaCombination of Maria and Elena, typically interpreted as 'sea of bitterness' (from Maria) and 'bright, shining light' (from Elena)Spanish22
- MayleneCombination of May and the suffix -lene, possibly influenced by names like Madeline or MarilynModern coinage22
- MeliahOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- MalickMaster, chieftain, or kingArabic22
- ManassehOne who causes to forgetHebrew22
- MaahiOf uncertain originSanskrit22
- Miomasculine: 'beautiful' or 'cherry'Japanese22
- MenasheComforter, or one who causes forgetfulnessHebrew22
- MikaeelWho is like God?Arabic22
- MariameA variant of Mariam, ultimately from Hebrew, meaning "bitter" or "belovedArabic22
- MerrynJoyful, light-hearted, or bright seaEnglish22
- MeilechOf uncertain originHebrew22
- MidasThe name Midas refers to the legendary king of Phrygia who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into goldGreek22
- MakaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- Mylenof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage22
- MuadhOne who is protected or shelteredArabic22
- MakarBlessed, happy, or fortunateSanskrit22
- ManvikLord of the mind, often interpreted as 'intelligent' or 'wise'Sanskrit22
- Messer22
- MargretA spelling variant of Margaret, meaning "pearlEnglish21
- MissyOriginally a pet form of Melissa, derived from the Greek word for honeybeeEnglish21
- MontezOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Spanish or Italian surname meaning 'mountain'Spanish21
- MaleaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- MariaelenaA combination of Maria and Elena, generally interpreted as "bitter sea" (Maria) and "bright, shining light" (Elena), or "wished-for child" (from Elena's Hebrew root)Modern coinage21
- MathildeMighty in battleGerman21