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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- MyasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- MalikiPossessor of a kingdom, kinglyArabic21
- MaximeThe greatestFrench21
- MatisseGift of God, or possibly derived from the French surname of the painter Henri Matisse, meaning 'son of Mati' (a short form of Matthew)French21
- MirOf uncertain originSlavic21
- MavericOf uncertain meaningEnglish21
- MaysieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Maisie, itself a pet form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Scottish21
- MiqueasWho is like God?Hebrew21
- MacklynOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- MaikelDutch and Spanish variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Spanish21
- MaicolOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- Mihrimah21
- Madysson21
- MarybethCombination of Mary and Beth, with Mary meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter' and Beth typically a short form of Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'English20
- MadalineOf uncertain originEnglish20
- MartezOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- MaryannaCombination of Mary and Anna, thus 'beloved' or 'grace'English20
- MathieuGift of GodFrench20
- MonaeOf uncertain meaningModern coinage20
- MarcialOf Mars, the Roman god of warSpanish20
- MaricellaLittle sea, star of the sea, or bitter, via its components Maria and CellaSpanish20
- MaleighaModern invented name, formed by combining the sound of 'Malia' or 'Maya' with the fashionable suffix '-leigha' from names like 'Aleigha'Modern coinage20
- MichaelangeloWho is like God? (from Michael) + angel (from Angelo)Italian20
- MareliOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- MaramWish or desire, but also interpreted as a type of fragrant plantArabic20
- MynorOf uncertain originEnglish20
- MaryamaVariant of Mariam, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter,' though the original Hebrew meaning is uncertainArabic20
- MizaelA Spanish form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' This meaning is widely accepted, though the exact derivation of Mizael is less commonSpanish20
- MaxenModern coinage, likely a combination of Max and the suffix en, carrying the general sense of 'greatest' from MaxModern coinage20
- MinkaOf uncertain originSlavic20
- MouhamadouA variant of Muhammad, meaning 'praiseworthy' in ArabicArabic20
- MiraiOf Japanese origin, Mirai means 'future'Japanese20
- MassimilianoGreatest, a superlative form of 'magnus' (great)Italian20
- MokshaLiberation or release from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism, Jainism, and BuddhismSanskrit20
- MillanOf uncertain originSlavic20
- MalahniOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- MunasarThe victorious one, or he who makes others victoriousArabic20
- MariajuliaA combination of the names Maria and Julia, meaning 'star of the sea' and 'youthful'Modern coinage20
- Mayze20
- Myhir20
- MamieOf uncertain originEnglish19
- MargaritoA Spanish and Italian form of the Latin name Margaritus, derived from the Greek margaritēs, meaning 'pearl'Spanish19
- Mattisonson of Mattie (diminutive of Matthew) or derived from the surname Mattison, ultimately meaning 'gift of God'English19
- Menaof uncertain originEnglish19
- MaryanEither a variant of Marian (a form of Mary, of debated meaning) or a separate name of Somali origin, possibly meaning 'light' or 'brightness'English19
- MalanieCombination of Melanie and the fashionable -ie suffix, or a variant of Melanie, which derives from Greek melas meaning 'black, dark'Modern coinage19
- MaddilynnThe name is a modern invented variant of Madeline, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'from MagdalaModern coinage19
- MehmetPraiseworthy, praisedArabic19
- MarelynA modern coinage combining elements of Mary and Lyn, often interpreted as 'star of the sea' (from Mary) and 'lake' or 'waterfall' (from Welsh llyn), though such meanings are associative rather than etymologicalModern coinage19
- MiroslavaPeace and glory, from the Slavic elements miru meaning 'peace' and slava meaning 'glory'Slavic19
- MorganaOf uncertain meaning, possibly 'sea circle' from Welsh 'mor' (sea) and 'cant' (circle) or 'dweller of the sea'Literary19
- Miyokobeautiful generation, beautiful childJapanese19
- MubarakBlessed, fortunateArabic19
- MaileyOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- MiliOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- ManasviA girl who is intelligent and thoughtfulSanskrit19
- MoustaphaChosen, selected, or preferred oneArabic19
- MeilinOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- MaxemilianoThe greatest (from Latin maximus) combined with Aemilianus, a Roman family nameSpanish19
- MohanCharming, pleasing, or delightfulSanskrit19
- MominOne who believes or has faith, from the Arabic root for faith or beliefArabic19
- MalaylaThe name Malayla is of uncertain originModern coinage19
- MylinOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- MangOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- Mayvisof uncertain originModern coinage19
- Mckinnonson of the fair born or son of the fireScottish19
- MarsaliProbably a modern invented name, possibly a combination of Mar- (from Mary or Margaret) and -sali (a fashionable suffix)Modern coinage19
- Myari19
- MonikaOne who is unique or alone, though the name is often associated with the Latin 'monere' meaning 'to advise' or 'to warn'Slavic18
- MaribethCombination of Mary and Elizabeth, thus meaning 'bitter' plus 'God is my oath'English18
- MakenziOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- MarinoOf the seaItalian18
- Melannieof uncertain originEnglish18
- MacynPossibly a modern variant of Macy, which may derive from an English surname meaning 'estate of a person named Mace' or from the French surname MassyModern coinage18
- MarkosOf uncertain originGreek18
- MaylenPossibly a modern combination of May and Len, or a variant of Maylin, with uncertain specific meaningModern coinage18
- MarykatherineA combination of the names Mary and Katherine, respectively meaning 'beloved' (Mary, of debated origin, possibly from Hebrew or Egyptian) and 'pure' (Katherine, from Greek)English18
- MaddelynModern variant of Madeline, ultimately from Magdala, meaning 'tower' or 'elevated place'English18
- MossFrom the English word for a small, soft plant that grows in damp, shady placesModern coinage18
- MazzieMost likely a pet form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English18
- MikeylaOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- MakaiaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage18
- MauiThe name of a demigod in Polynesian mythology, also the Hawaiian name for the islandHawaiian18
- MehranKind, affectionate, or sunnyPersian18
- MaimunaBlessed, fortunate, or auspiciousArabic18
- MehrAffection, love, or kindnessPersian18
- MilanniOf uncertain origin, probably a modern invented name blending elements like 'Mila' and 'Anni' or influenced by the Italian city MilanModern coinage18
- MuslimaMuslim woman, female adherent of IslamArabic18
- MielHoney in French and Spanish, derived from Latin 'mel'French18
- MilaroseCombination of Mila and Rose, often interpreted as 'gracious rose' or 'dear rose'Modern coinage18
- MorayoI see joy, or I have found joyAfrican18
- MinsaOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- Maislee18
- Malenia18
- MargieDiminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl"English17
- MaritaProbably a Spanish or Italian diminutive of María, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'Spanish17
- MarahThe name Marah is derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'bitter'Hebrew17
- MichelinaWho is like God?Italian17
- MeaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- MemoryThe name means 'remembrance' or 'recollection', derived from the English wordModern coinage17
- MahkiOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- MedhaIntellect, wisdom, or intelligence in SanskritSanskrit17
- MikkelWho is like God?Scandinavian17
- MadalenaOf Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileePortuguese17
- ManarIn Arabic, Manar means 'lighthouse' or 'beacon,' symbolizing guidanceArabic17
- MarleniOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- MattoxVariant of Mattock meaning 'gift of God' or a transferred use of the surnameEnglish17
- MirzaPrince or noblemanPersian17
- Maayanspring of waterHebrew17
- ManuellaGod is with usSpanish17
- Miyannaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending Mi- (as in Mia) and -anna (as in Anna or Brianna) or a variant of MyannaModern coinage17
- MarikOf uncertain originSlavic17
- Macaulayson of the descendant of a devoteeScottish17
- Mckoyof uncertain originIrish17
- MalekaiOf debated originModern coinage17
- MacariOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- MaycolModern respelling of MichaelModern coinage17
- MaydelinOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- MadeleynModern spelling variant of Madeleine, traditionally interpreted as 'woman from Magdala' or 'towerModern coinage17
- MaysMost likely derived from the surname Mays, which originated as a variant of May, a name with multiple possible origins including from the month of May or from the Old English name MayEnglish17
- MarselDerived from the Roman name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, traditionally associated with the god Mars, though the exact meaning is debatedLatin17
- MoroccoPlace name referring to the North African countryModern coinage17
- MililaniA Hawaiian place name meaning 'beloved' or 'caress', but primarily refers to a town on OahuHawaiian17
- MarrenOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Mudasir17
- Mikasa17
- Mariacecilia17
- Myori17
- MelonyA variant of Melanie, often interpreted as 'dark' or 'black'English16
- MariluA compound name, typically formed from Maria and Luisa or LucilleSpanish16
- MaryaOf debated originArabic16
- MarylynnThe name Marylynn is a modern combination of Mary and LynnModern coinage16
- MalanaOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- MalinOf uncertain originScandinavian16
- MiangelLikely a modern coinage, possibly a combination of the prefix 'Mi-' (as in Mia or Michaela) with 'angel'Modern coinage16
- Marymargaretcombined names Mary (often interpreted as 'beloved') and Margaret (meaning 'pearl')English16
- MylenePossibly derived from Greek 'melos' meaning 'song' or French 'miel' meaning 'honey', but often considered a modern coinageModern coinage16
- MostafaThe chosen oneArabic16
- MustaphaThe chosen one, the electArabic16
- MckynleeModern feminine name, likely a respelling of McKinley (from Irish Gaelic 'Mac Coinnle' meaning 'son of the fair warrior')Modern coinage16
- MaximosGreatest, or 'the greatest' (from Latin 'maximus')Greek16
- MaddiDiminutive of Madeline or Madison, derived from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'English16
- MashaOf uncertain meaningSlavic16
- MacoyVariant of McCoy, meaning 'son of Coy' or 'son of the hound'Irish16
- MissaelOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- MckinleighVariant of McKinley, generally interpreted as "son of the fair warrior" or "descendant of CoinneachModern coinage16
- MironOf uncertain originGreek16
- MoriyahGod is my teacherHebrew16
- MaybreeOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- MaisaOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- MikolajWho is like God?Slavic16
- MeralOf uncertain originArabic16
- MirayOf debated originModern coinage16
- MaclanThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage16
- MayesOf uncertain originEnglish16
- MikaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- MeliodasOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- Mazziof uncertain originModern coinage16
- MyaniThe meaning of Myani is uncertainModern coinage16
- MikayelWho is like God?Slavic16
- Miella16
- Muhammadumar16
- Muslim16
- MartiOf uncertain originEnglish15
- MagdalenOf Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeHebrew15
- MahalaTendernessHebrew15
- MaryaliceCombination of the names Mary and AliceModern coinage15
- MellieDiminutive of names beginning with Mel-, particularly Melissa and Melanie, or possibly a variant of MillieEnglish15
- MakedaOf debated originAfrican15
- MeahOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MalerieOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MariafernandaA compound name combining Maria, of debated origin but often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter,' and Fernanda, meaning 'bold traveler' or 'adventurous journeySpanish15
- MarshaunOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Moisedrawn out of the waterFrench15
- MisterA title of address, used as a given nameEnglish15
- MaurizioMoorish, dark-skinned, or a follower of Saint Maurice, deriving from the Latin name MauritiusItalian15
- MattilynModern coinage blending the name Mattie or Matthew with the popular suffix -lynModern coinage15
- MaileeOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MaryclaireCompound of Mary (beloved) and Claire (bright, clear)English15
- MaddaxPossibly a variant of Maddox, an English surname meaning 'son of Madoc', where Madoc is a Welsh name meaning 'fortunate' or 'beneficent'Modern coinage15
- MyshaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MaleyaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MyleahProbably a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names like Mya or LeahModern coinage15
- MattisGift of GodScandinavian15
- MaddyxModern coinage, likely a respelling of Maddox, itself from an English surname meaning 'son of Madoc' (Welsh 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good')Modern coinage15
- MilosOf uncertain originSlavic15
- MalayiahModern coinage, likely a blend of popular sounds and suffixes such as 'Mal-' and '-ayah'Modern coinage15
- MenelikSon of the wise man, or son of the sageAfrican15
- ManaiaOften interpreted as 'guardian spirit' or 'supernatural being', a term from Māori mythologyHawaiian15
- MayleaMaylea is a modern coinage likely formed from the name May combined with the popular suffix -lea or -lee, suggesting a pleasant meadow or clearingModern coinage15
- MatveyGift of GodSlavic15
- MeerOf debated originArabic15
- MathiusOf uncertain originEnglish15
- MeilyOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MubashirBringing good news, herald, or messengerArabic15
- MuzamilOne who has been blessed or given good fortuneArabic15
- MariannyOf debated originModern coinage15
- MeekoLittle or small (possibly from Algonquian)Native American15
- MeziahOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- MclarenOf uncertain originScottish15