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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- MagdalenoOf Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeSpanish7
- MontrelOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MakenzeeVariant of McKenzie, derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish7
- MarlynnCombination of Mary and Lynn, suggesting a blend of 'bitter' (Mary) and 'lake' (Lynn), or a modern coinage from Marlene and LynnEnglish7
- MalyndaVariant of Melinda, possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle', though its exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage7
- MarkisOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MyiahVariant of Maya, possibly meaning 'illusion' in Sanskrit or 'water' in Hebrew, but origin is uncertainModern coinage7
- MakhiaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MaloriOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MedoraThe meaning is uncertainLiterary7
- MykaelWho is like God?Hebrew7
- MarianelaA combination of María and Elena, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' plus 'torch' or 'moonlight'Spanish7
- MareaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Maria or a respelling of MarieEnglish7
- MegumiBlessing, wisdom, or a combination of both, depending on the kanji usedJapanese7
- MontrezOf uncertain origin, likely a creative respelling or elaboration of the French name Montray or a modern coinageModern coinage7
- MeshachUncertainHebrew7
- MakaiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MalayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MilkaOf uncertain originSlavic7
- MahimaGreatness, glory, or majestySanskrit7
- MarzellDerived from the Roman family name Marcellus, meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'Latin7
- MemorieOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MarstonOf uncertain origin, likely a habitational surname from English place names meaning 'marsh town'English7
- MeloraOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MariangelaBitter angel, or a combination of Maria and AngelaItalian7
- MckenleyUncertainModern coinage7
- MaleeFlowerPersian7
- MirakleA modern coinage derived from the English word 'miracle', suggesting a wonderful or extraordinary eventModern coinage7
- MahamMoon, beautiful as the moonArabic7
- MahathiGreat earth, or a reference to the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu traditionSanskrit7
- MalaakAngels (plural form of malak)Arabic7
- MarkellaOf uncertain originGreek7
- MariateresaCombination of Maria and Teresa, together meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'drop of the sea' (Maria) and 'to harvest' or 'summer' (Teresa)Italian7
- Marcellinadedicated to MarsItalian7
- MuneerOne who gives light, luminous, or shiningArabic7
- MarieliA combination of María and Eli, often interpreted as 'drop of the sea, star of the sea, and God is my oath'Spanish7
- MilaynaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MakenleyOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MoselleOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- ManvirManvir means "hero of the mind" or "brave in thought," combining Sanskrit elements for "mind" and "braveSanskrit7
- MavricMavric is a modern variant of Maverick, originally denoting an unbranded calf, later used for an independent-minded personModern coinage7
- MishalTorch, light, or lampArabic7
- MithranDerived from Tamil 'mithram' meaning friend, or linked to Sanskrit 'Mitra' meaning sun or friendSanskrit7
- MaycoOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MiyuBeautiful eveningJapanese7
- MabreyIt may be a modern feminine coinage combining elements of Mae and Bree or a variant of Mabry, a surname of uncertain originModern coinage7
- MailynnOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MattheusGift of GodDutch7
- MilannaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Mila and Anna, or a variant of MilanaModern coinage7
- MayanaBelieved to be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the name Maya or the word mayana (meaning 'mother' in some languages) but of uncertain specific originModern coinage7
- MaatTruth, justice, balance, and cosmic order in ancient Egyptian religionAfrican7
- MerickOf uncertain originEnglish7
- Maclaneson of the servant of Saint JohnScottish7
- MihailWho is like God?Slavic7
- MaryoriA respelling or variant of Marjorie, often associated with the meaning 'pearl' via MargaretEnglish7
- MiliyahMiliyah is a modern name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative respelling of Amilia or a blend of names like Mia and LilyModern coinage7
- MilcahOf debated originHebrew7
- MayuriA term for a type of musical instrument or melodySanskrit7
- Macraeson of graceScottish7
- Mirelaadmired, of high esteemSlavic7
- MiccoOf uncertain origin, possibly from a Native American word meaning 'chief' or 'leader'Native American7
- MalijahOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Maddoxxof uncertain originModern coinage7
- Mariyanaof uncertain originSlavic7
- MavinPossibly a variant of Mavin or a transferred use of the surname Mavin, itself of uncertain originModern coinage7
- MatiOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Moritzdark-skinned, MoorGerman7
- MaysoonOf uncertain originArabic7
- MayellaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MaitriBenevolence, loving-kindness, or friendliness in SanskritSanskrit7
- MionnaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MoaniTo breathe, breath, or life forceHawaiian7
- MuhannadSword, specifically a sword made of Indian steelArabic7
- MedhanshLord of prosperity or lord of abundance, an epithet of the Hindu god GaneshaSanskrit7
- MiabelleCombination of Mia and Belle, suggesting 'my beautiful' or 'beloved beautyModern coinage7
- MasinaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- MaybrieMaybrie is a modern invented name, likely combining the name May with the popular suffix -brie (as in Aubrie)Modern coinage7
- MahanOf uncertain originPersian7
- MilahniOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Murilo7
- Maleko7
- Mushtaq7
- Matviy7
- Mariell7
- Maryagnes7
- Macintyre7
- Mareya7
- Maitte7
- Muntaz7
- Matthais7
- Mairani7
- Melakai7
- Myon7
- Mirari7
- Macksen7
- Messias7
- Minji7
- Mugisha7
- Mihajlo7
- Mave7
- Mishita7
- Miamour7
- Makeo7
- Mustafe7
- Maisel7
- Mahalakshmi7
- Maelia7
- Mayron7
- Morwenna7
- Milio7
- Mayzlee7
- Miyanni7
- Metehan7
- Mariham7
- Milleigh7
- Mahaad7
- Mizan7
- Marziya7
- Miyari7
- Miyomi7
- Maadhav7
- Masoka7
- Milki7
- Muhab7
- Mayleth7
- Maik7
- Mailea7
- Malda7
- Matais7
- Mehrmah7
- Maeloni7
- Mahva7
- Maman7
- Muhammadzayd7
- Maevrie7
- Maleo7
- Malyun7
- Menaye7
- Mahryn7
- Maiyon7
- Majaliwa7
- Makriyana7
- Marsana7
- Mayelli7
- Mifrah7
- Miylo7
- Mohammedmusa7
- Myarie7
- Mycere7
- Myzir7
- MargeryA medieval English form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English6
- MadonnaMy ladyItalian6
- MitchShort form of Mitchell, which is an English surname derived from the medieval personal name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'English6
- MozelleUncertainModern coinage6
- MarlanaCombination of Mary and Lana, or a blended name from Marlene and AnaModern coinage6
- MorgenOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MikailaVariant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'English6
- MadlynOf uncertain originEnglish6
- Markeithof uncertain originModern coinage6
- MackenziVariant of Mackenzie, traditionally meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome) in Scottish Gaelic, but now used predominantly for girlsScottish6
- MarylouiseCombination of Mary and Louise, meaning 'bitter' and 'renowned warrior' respectivelyEnglish6
- MarryVariant of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', though this spelling is now rareEnglish6
- MychaelA respelling of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'Modern coinage6
- MarquellProbably a modern invented name, likely combining the prefix Mar- (from names like Marcus, Marvin) with the fashionable suffix -quell, possibly influenced by names like MarquiseModern coinage6
- MakenzyModern spelling variant of Mackenzie, of debated origin, possibly 'son of the fair one' or 'son of the wise ruler'Scottish6
- MarqueseOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MacarthurSon of Arthur, though used primarily as a surname transferred to given name in honor of General Douglas MacArthurScottish6
- MykenzieVariant of McKenzie, traditionally a Scottish surname meaning 'son of the fair/bright one'Scottish6
- MartinezSon of MartinSpanish6
- MaryjeanCompound of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter', and Jean, meaning 'God is gracious'English6
- MichellaWho is like God?Italian6
- MelizaA blend of Melissa and Eliza, often interpreted as 'honey bee' or 'God is my oath'Modern coinage6
- MalikahQueen, or variant of Malika meaning 'queen' in ArabicArabic6
- MarineOf the seaFrench6
- MakynzieA modern respelling of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which means 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish6
- MarnitaCombination of the names Marna or Marnie with the feminine suffix -itaModern coinage6
- MakelDerived from Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'English6
- MaliqOf uncertain originArabic6
- MontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MeghnaA Bengali and Hindi name meaning 'cloud' or 'ocean', derived from Sanskrit megha ('cloud')Sanskrit6
- MaheenOne meaning is 'the moon', another is 'beautiful' or 'lovely'Persian6
- MariaisabelCombination of Maria and Isabel, meaning 'beloved' and 'God is my oath'Spanish6
- MaggyMay refer to a short form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl', though Maggy is also used as an independent nameEnglish6
- MelikKing (Arabic)Arabic6
- MarisellaLittle MarySpanish6
- MakynnaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MadisynnVariant of Madison, a name of English origin meaning "son of Maddy" or "son of MaudEnglish6
- Maclainson of the servant of Saint JohnScottish6
- MarseanThe meaning is uncertain, likely a modern invented name blending elements from names like Marlon, Marcellus, or Marcus with the suffix -eanModern coinage6
- MelikaQueen, or of uncertain originArabic6
- MazelFrom Yiddish meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'Hebrew6
- Marciodedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war)Portuguese6
- MarielysOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MahmoodPraised, praiseworthyArabic6
- Makenleeof uncertain originModern coinage6
- MadoxSon of Madoc (a Welsh name meaning 'fortunate' or 'goodly')Welsh6
- MaryclareCombination of the names Mary and Clare, thus 'bitter' or 'beloved' and 'bright' or 'clear'English6
- MinahilOf uncertain originArabic6
- MarraOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mara or an invented nameModern coinage6
- MarvelousExtraordinary, causing wonder or admirationEnglish6