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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- MaileenOf uncertain or debated originModern coinage15
- MaizleeCombination of the sounds 'Maiz' (from Maisie or maize) and 'lee', with no established meaningModern coinage15
- Murphee15
- Mehmed15
- Miori15
- Mahani15
- Myomi15
- Matvii15
- Milele15
- Mayzen15
- Mazim15
- MarshaDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warEnglish14
- MarjoryOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marjorie or Margaret, with the meaning 'pearl'English14
- MimiBelovedHebrew14
- MakaylahWho is like God?English14
- MaricruzA fusion of the names Maria and Cruz, literally 'Mary of the Cross' in SpanishSpanish14
- MarkaylaA modern invented name, likely a blend of Mark with the fashionable -kayla suffix, with no traditional meaningModern coinage14
- Markiepet form of Mark, from the Latin name Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars'English14
- MarquanOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- Mackiea Scottish and Irish surname transferred to given name use, derived from the Gaelic Mac Aodha meaning 'son of Aodh' (Aodh being a god of fire, later a personal name for 'fire')Scottish14
- MarenaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MaebelleForm of Mabel, derived from Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable'English14
- MatayaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage14
- MeleaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MoraOf uncertain originHebrew14
- MaleenaA variant of Malina or Malena, possibly derived from names meaning "bitter" or "beloved," though its exact meaning is uncertain for this spellingModern coinage14
- MaritPearl, or possibly sea or bitterScandinavian14
- MahadPurpose, intentionArabic14
- MartinoOf Mars, or warrior of MarsItalian14
- MisaA Japanese name meaning 'beautiful bloom' or 'beautiful sand,' depending on the kanji usedJapanese14
- MarilenaThe name is a blend of Maria and Lena, both of which have meanings related to 'bitter' or 'light'Italian14
- MikaellaA feminine variant of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in HebrewHebrew14
- MianaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MagdielOf uncertain originHebrew14
- MatixOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MirahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- Mekhaiof uncertain originModern coinage14
- MataiOf uncertain originEnglish14
- MaranathaAn Aramaic phrase meaning 'Our Lord, come' or 'The Lord has comeHebrew14
- MahamadouPraiseworthy, a variant of MuhammadArabic14
- MeelahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- ManahilStations along the path to a water source, plural of the Arabic word 'manhal'Arabic14
- MasiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MarwahA type of fragrant plant, possibly marjoram, or associated with the term for 'soft rock' in ArabicArabic14
- MerritOf uncertain originEnglish14
- MindelOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MadinahCity, specifically the holy city of Medina in Saudi ArabiaArabic14
- MegaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MaanviOne who is honored or respectedSanskrit14
- MayzeeA modern coinage likely based on the sound of the name Maisie or the nickname May, combined with the trendy -ee suffix, with no traditional meaningModern coinage14
- Mclainof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of McClain meaning 'son of the servant'Scottish14
- MoxonOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MeerabOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or variant of MirabModern coinage14
- MacrinaA feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Greek 'makros' (long) or 'makarios' (blessed)Greek14
- MielaGracious or dearModern coinage14
- MirrenOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- MaymunaBlessed, auspicious, or fortunateArabic14
- MaeveryA modern invented name blending Mae and AveryModern coinage14
- MeteOne who is brave, courageous, or a heroModern coinage14
- MaclaineOf uncertain originEnglish14
- MoriOf uncertain originJapanese14
- MubinaOne who gives glad tidings or brings good newsArabic14
- MorticiaOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Mortimer or a reference to the Latin 'mortis' (death)Literary14
- MirajaneOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- Malanniof uncertain originModern coinage14
- Meylani14
- Mello14
- Mehrab14
- Maevelyn14
- Maevie14
- Mikaely14
- Makias14
- Mahkari14
- Macaya14
- MarileeCombination of Mary and Lee, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' plus 'meadow' or 'clearing'English13
- MerlynOf uncertain originWelsh13
- Marquelof uncertain origin, perhaps a modern combination of Mar- and -quel, influenced by names like Marquell or MarcelModern coinage13
- MakaelaWho is like God?Hebrew13
- MelodeeMelodee is a variant spelling of Melody, meaning a song or tuneEnglish13
- MaryroseA combination of Mary and Rose, meaning 'bitter' and 'rose' respectively, with no additional independent meaningEnglish13
- MaryahVariant of Mary, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter' in Hebrew, but debatedEnglish13
- MaishaLifeAfrican13
- MaloryThe meaning is uncertainEnglish13
- MaddisynThe name is a respelling of Madison, which originally meant 'son of Maud' but has come to be used as a feminine given nameModern coinage13
- MakyaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Maricarmencombination of María and Carmen, with each part often interpreted as 'loved by God' (María) and 'garden' or 'song' (Carmen)Spanish13
- MarcellousOf debated originLatin13
- MeleOf debated originHawaiian13
- MiryamOf debated originHebrew13
- MarillaPossibly a combination of Mary and the suffix -illa, or a variant of Marilla, a name of uncertain originEnglish13
- MackinleyOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MaximillionA elaborately spelled variant of Maximilian, meaning 'greatest'Modern coinage13
- MyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MeraOf uncertain originArabic13
- MekaiOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MeliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MajesticGrand, impressive, or stately in appearance or mannerModern coinage13
- MyangelA modern coinage from the English possessive 'my' and 'angel', intended to convey endearmentModern coinage13
- MadixOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MadelinaWoman from Magdala or towerEnglish13
- MaylynCombination of the names May and Lyn, often interpreted as 'drop of the sea' or 'beautiful'Modern coinage13
- MaralA type of deer (Caspian red deer) or, in Persian, a metaphorical term for a graceful, beautiful womanPersian13
- MiyukiBeautiful happiness, or deep snowJapanese13
- MaciahThe meaning of Maciah is uncertainModern coinage13
- MelisOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MachaiOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MysonOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MumtazOne who is distinguished, excellent, or chosenArabic13
- MacksonVariant or modern coinage derived from the name Mack or Jackson, likely intended as a masculine nameModern coinage13
- MohamedaminPraiseworthy and trustworthy, a compound of Mohamed (praiseworthy) and Amin (trustworthy)Arabic13
- Mateigift of GodSlavic13
- MathayusGift of GodModern coinage13
- MarjanCoralPersian13
- MaebelOf uncertain meaningModern coinage13
- Merrinof uncertain originModern coinage13
- MouradDesired, wished for, or intendedArabic13
- MylenaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MazeyPossibly a variant of Maisie or a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English13
- MylezOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- MajourModern invented name, likely a respelling of Major, meaning 'greater' or derived from the military rank or musical termModern coinage13
- MacklenMeaning is not establishedModern coinage13
- MerlinaLittle blackbird (from Latin 'merula') and a feminine form of Merlin, making an indirect association with the Arthurian wizardEnglish13
- MylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Mebaof uncertain originModern coinage13
- MarziaOf uncertain originItalian13
- MacklanSon of the servant of the churchIrish13
- ManiThought, intelligence, or jewelSanskrit13
- MunachiI am with God, or I am with the Lord (depending on tone)African13
- Mataeogift of GodItalian13
- MahiaUncertainArabic13
- Merliahof uncertain originModern coinage13
- MarkaiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from Marcus or Mark with the popular -ai suffixModern coinage13
- MohabGifted, endowed, or generousArabic13
- MazieonOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Muska13
- Meabh13
- Miari13
- Maelynne13
- Meyers13
- Mozzy13
- Mikhailo13
- Mithila13
- Mehnoor13
- Mauwa13
- Mehrish13
- Miqdad13
- Maileny13
- Maddisson13
- Mireli13
- MargaretteOf debated origin, likely from a Persian word for 'child of light' or Hebrew 'pearl'Persian12
- MerylShining sea, from an anglicized form of Irish MuirghealIrish12
- MadisenSon of Maud or son of MaddyEnglish12
- MakailaA modern English spelling variant of Michaela, derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage12
- MirianOf uncertain originHebrew12
- Mabellelovable, dearFrench12
- MaryelizabethCombination of Mary and Elizabeth, meaning 'beloved' and 'God is my oath'English12
- MaceeVariant of Macey, itself an English name of uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of a surname derived from a place nameEnglish12
- MeghaCloud, a personification of rain-bearing clouds in Hindu mythologySanskrit12
- MykellOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of MichaelModern coinage12
- MahaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- Mireilleto admire, to wonder at, from the Occitan verb mirarFrench12
- ModestyModesty refers to the quality of being unpretentious or reserved, derived directly from the English vocabulary wordEnglish12
- MckinnleySon of the white warrior or fair heroIrish12
- MyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MeryPossibly a variant of Mary or a Spanish short form of Mercedes, meaning 'bitter' or 'mercies'Spanish12
- MohsinOne who does good deedsArabic12
- MccartneySurname transferred to given name, meaning 'son of Cartney'Scottish12
- MariluzStar of the seaSpanish12
- MiaroseMiarose is a blend of the names Mia and Rose, combining Mia's meanings of 'mine' or 'bitter' with Rose's floral referenceModern coinage12
- MariferOf uncertain composite origin, likely a blend of María and FernandaSpanish12
- MajedGlorious, noble, or majesticArabic12
- MirraOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MaanyaRespect, honor, or a revered personSanskrit12
- MicaellaWho is like God?Hebrew12
- MiamiThe name Miami is a place name derived from the Miami River and the city in Florida, itself from a Native American word possibly meaning 'big water' or 'sweet water'Modern coinage12
- MyricalOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- ManaalA name derived from the Arabic word for "achievement" or "attainmentArabic12
- MariaclaraA combination of Maria and Clara, either meaning 'bitter' or 'bright, clear'Italian12
- MinahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MerynOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MavrykThe name Mavryk is a modern coinage, likely derived from Maverick, which originally meant 'an unbranded calf' and later 'an independent-minded person'Modern coinage12
- MilanieOf debated originModern coinage12
- MehkaiOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MyliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- ManreetA compound name from Punjabi elements meaning 'jewel' and 'night,' often interpreted as 'jewel of the night' or 'night gemSanskrit12
- MayleyOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MelianaCombination of Mel- and -iana, often interpreted as a blend of names like Melanie and Anna, or related to honey (Latin mel)Modern coinage12
- MirajAscension, specifically the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad in IslamArabic12
- MonseDiminutive of Montserrat, meaning 'serrated mountain' in Catalan, referring to the mountain of Montserrat near BarcelonaSpanish12
- Makof uncertain originModern coinage12
- MaximaThe greatest, a Latin superlative feminine formLatin12
- MallyUncertainEnglish12
- MarliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MileaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- MinatoOf uncertain meaning in JapaneseJapanese12
- MuaazOne who seeks refugeArabic12
- Mackinnonson of the fair-born oneScottish12
- Maive12
- Myzel12
- Malachite12