Names that start with N
1,178 different N-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Noah led them with 20,826 newborns. Compare all 3,889 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- NoahFrom Hebrew Noach, traditionally connected to the root nuach ("rest"), which the Book of Genesis glosses with a wordplay on "comfortHebrew20,826
- NoraA short form of Honora (from Latin honor) and of Eleanora and Leonora, long used as an independent name, especially in IrelandIrish6,386
- NathanDerived from the Hebrew verb 'natan,' meaning 'he gave' or 'gift,' often interpreted as 'given by God' or simply 'giftHebrew4,980
- NolanFrom the Irish surname Ó Nualláin, "descendant of Nuallán," a personal name built on nuall, variously glossed as "famous," "noble," or "championIrish4,865
- NovaFrom the Latin nova, "new", best known as the astronomical term for a star that suddenly flares into brightnessLatin4,806
- NaomiFrom Hebrew No'omi, "pleasantness" or "my delight," borne by Ruth's mother-in-law in the Hebrew BibleHebrew4,649
- NicholasA Greek name from nikē 'victory' and laos 'people', 'victory of the peopleGreek3,123
- NatalieFrom Latin natalis ('of birth'), after dies natalis Domini, the Lord's birthday, a name traditionally given to girls born at ChristmastimeLatin2,736
- NathanielGift of God or God has givenHebrew2,565
- NicoVictory of the peopleItalian2,096
- NicolasVictory of the peopleGreek2,053
- NataliaChristmas Day, or born on Christmas DayLatin2,028
- Nevaehheaven spelled backwardsModern coinage1,828
- NoaMotion, movementHebrew1,573
- NoelleChristmasFrench1,507
- NashBy the ash treeEnglish1,366
- NylaOf uncertain originModern coinage1,315
- NorahHonor, lightEnglish1,191
- NayeliI love youNative American1,151
- NikoA short form or variant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the peopleGreek1,065
- NavyOf uncertain origin, likely from the English word for a naval fleet or the deep blue colorModern coinage1,045
- NinaLittle girl, or gracefulSpanish946
- NicoleNicole is a feminine form of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the peopleFrench803
- NoelChristmas or born on Christmas DayFrench792
- NehemiahGod has comfortedHebrew768
- NalaniThe heavens, or the chief's calmnessHawaiian754
- NasirHelper, one who supportsArabic617
- NylahOf uncertain originModern coinage590
- NellieBright, shining oneEnglish567
- NadiaHope or announcerArabic531
- NoemiMy pleasantness or my delightHebrew509
- NoorLight, radianceArabic478
- NikolaiVictory of the peopleSlavic469
- NathanaelGod has givenHebrew442
- NiaBrightWelsh403
- NikolasVictory of the peopleGreek375
- NeithanVariant of Nathan, meaning 'he gave' in HebrewHebrew371
- NeriahThe Lord is my lamp or light of the Lord, derived from Hebrew componentsHebrew368
- NoeRest, comfortHebrew355
- NayaA name of multiple origins: possibly from the Hebrew meaning 'God's gift,' from the Arabic or Swahili for 'goal' or 'purpose,' or a variant of the Spanish name Naya meaning 'new'Hebrew336
- NolaFair shoulder, or from the name of the Italian cityIrish331
- NyomiThe name Nyomi is a variant spelling of Naomi, meaning 'pleasantness' in HebrewHebrew330
- NalaShe who succeeds, or a gazelle (depending on the origin)African317
- NelsonSon of Neil or son of the championEnglish300
- NaylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage296
- NatalyChristmas Day or born on ChristmasLatin292
- NeilDerived from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning "champion" or "cloudIrish288
- NaelGift, or one who gives giftsArabic280
- NovahOf uncertain originModern coinage269
- NancyNancy originated as a medieval diminutive of Ann, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English265
- NovaleeA modern combination of Nova and Lee, often interpreted as 'new meadow' or simply as a creative coinageModern coinage261
- NeythanVariant of Nathan, meaning 'gift' or 'given' (from Hebrew)Hebrew255
- NaviPossibly a variant of Naveen or Navia, or from Sanskrit meaning 'new' or 'young'Modern coinage249
- NaiariOf uncertain originModern coinage243
- NaylaA variant of Naila, meaning 'one who succeeds' or 'attainer' in ArabicArabic225
- NoriOf uncertain originModern coinage224
- NixonSon of Nick, derived from the medieval English given name Nick, a diminutive of NicholasEnglish214
- NeoNew or gift (disputedModern coinage204
- NatashaBorn on Christmas Day or birthday of the LordSlavic202
- NazirOne who warns or admonishesArabic202
- NathalyChristmas Day, or a variant spelling of NatalieLatin187
- NellyEither a pet form of Ellen, Helen, or Eleanor, or a diminutive of any name ending in -nel or -nellEnglish182
- NormanNorthmanEnglish169
- NatanaelGod has given, a variant of NathanielHebrew164
- NoamPleasantness or sweetnessHebrew163
- NathaliaBirthday of the Lord, from Latin nātālis diēs DominīLatin162
- Noeliaborn on Christmas DaySpanish156
- NamiWave (Japanese)Japanese156
- NeveahA modern invented name, likely formed by spelling 'Heaven' backwards, with no traditional meaningModern coinage150
- NobleOf noble birth or characterEnglish149
- NourLight, illuminationArabic148
- Nikkoof uncertain originModern coinage147
- NyraUncertainModern coinage147
- NathalieBirthday of the Lord, referring to Christmas DayFrench145
- NyariOf uncertain originModern coinage143
- NashlyOf uncertain originModern coinage142
- NaziyahOf uncertain originArabic138
- NailaniNailani is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'heavenly chief' or 'royal heaven'Hawaiian134
- NaiaOf uncertain originModern coinage133
- NariahThe meaning of Nariah is uncertainModern coinage130
- NiklausVictory of the peopleGreek130
- NariyahOf uncertain originModern coinage130
- Naileaof uncertain originModern coinage130
- NadineHope, or little hopeFrench128
- NellThe name Nell is traditionally a short form of Ellen or Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'English128
- NamariOf uncertain originModern coinage127
- NiamOf uncertain originIrish125
- NickVictory of the peopleGreek124
- NechamaComfort or consolation, often in a spiritual senseHebrew122
- NickolasVictory of the peopleGreek118
- NicoletteVictory of the peopleFrench118
- NailaOne who attains success or is prosperousArabic118
- NazarethOf uncertain originHebrew117
- NilaPossibly from Sanskrit meaning 'dark blue' or 'sapphire', or a short form of names ending in -nilaSanskrit116
- NovalynnModern coinage combining Nova and the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage116
- NazariaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Nazario, derived from the Latin Nazareus, meaning 'from Nazareth'Spanish116
- NestorOne who returnsGreek113
- Nakoathe warriorHawaiian113
- NehemiasGod has comfortedHebrew111
- NailahAttainer, successful, or one who succeedsArabic110
- NikolaVictory of the peopleSlavic109
- NoelaniMist of heaven or heavenly mistHawaiian109
- NeelBlue (Sanskrit)Sanskrit108
- NisaiahMeaning uncertainModern coinage107
- NuriMy fire, or lightArabic106
- NairobiFrom the name of the capital city of Kenya, derived from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nyirobi' meaning 'cool waters'Modern coinage106
- NyaireOf uncertain originModern coinage103
- NahomiOf debated originHebrew99
- NazlyOf uncertain meaningArabic99
- NoellaBorn on Christmas, or Christmas DayFrench98
- Naimtranquil, content, or happyArabic97
- NiallChampion or cloud, of debated originIrish96
- NormaDerived from the Latin word 'norma' meaning 'rule' or 'pattern', or possibly a feminine form of NormanLatin95
- NyxDerived from Greek 'nyx' meaning 'night'Greek95
- NaimaTranquil, content, or at ease in ArabicArabic94
- NileRiver, dark blue (from the name of the African river)English94
- NateShort form of Nathan, meaning 'he gave' or 'gift' in HebrewHebrew93
- NavanyUncertainModern coinage93
- NylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage91
- NayelOne accepted meaning is "gift" or "generous," though the name is also considered a modern respelling of Nael or NailArabic89
- NahomyPleasantness, derived from the Hebrew name NaomiHebrew88
- NavyaPraiseworthy, worthy of praise, or newSanskrit87
- NaveahHeaven spelled backward, often interpreted as a spiritual or divine nameModern coinage87
- NovaleighModern coinage combining the sound of Nova with the popular suffix -leigh, suggesting newness or noveltyModern coinage85
- NusaybahA female given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who is skilled in archery' or 'an expert in throwing'Arabic84
- NavaBeautiful, pleasant, or lovely in HebrewHebrew83
- NouraLight, illuminationArabic83
- NealChampion or cloud, derived from the Irish name NiallIrish82
- NaiomiMy sweetness or pleasantness, though debatedHebrew82
- NyahOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- NatureThe phenomena of the physical world collectively, often used as a given name inspired by the natural worldModern coinage80
- Nairalikely derived from the Arabic word 'nayyirah' meaning 'luminous' or 'bright', or possibly a variant of the Armenian name Naira meaning 'pomegranate flower'Arabic77
- NatalyaChristmas DaySlavic74
- NirvanaA state of perfect peace and enlightenment in BuddhismSanskrit74
- Nirviof uncertain originModern coinage74
- NasyaOf uncertain originModern coinage73
- NeevDiamond or gem in SanskritSanskrit73
- Naveennew, fresh, young, or novelSanskrit72
- NaraOf uncertain meaningModern coinage72
- Nigelchampion or cloudIrish71
- NaliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage70
- NovalieCoined name, likely a blend of Nova and the popular suffix -lie, with no established meaningModern coinage70
- NovellaFrom the Italian word for "short story" or "novel"Italian69
- NoviOf uncertain originModern coinage69
- NavieOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- Nicollevictory of the peopleFrench65
- NamirLeopard or snow leopard, symbolizing ferocity and agilityArabic65
- NymirOf uncertain originModern coinage65
- NekhiOf uncertain originModern coinage65
- NazliA person who is coquettish, delicate, or coyPersian64
- NataleeChristmas Day or born on ChristmasLatin63
- NessaOf uncertain originWelsh63
- NyaOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- Nakaiof uncertain originNative American62
- NirvaanAttaining a state of perfect peace and liberation from worldly desiresSanskrit62
- NiyaOf debated originModern coinage61
- NatanHe gave or gift (from God)Hebrew61
- NellaBright, shining one (diminutive of Helen or Eleanor)English60
- NahlaA drink of water in the desert, or a first drink after a droughtArabic60
- NaeemBlessing, gift, or tranquilityArabic60
- NayomiPleasantness, alternatively derived from the Hebrew name NaomiHebrew60
- NeylanOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- NomiOf uncertain originEnglish59
- NolenOf uncertain originIrish58
- NahumGod has comfortedHebrew58
- NaftaliMy wrestlingHebrew58
- NooraLight, brightnessArabic58
- NasiahOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- NivaanOne possible meaning is 'fully content' or 'satisfied' in Sanskrit, though the derivation is debatedSanskrit57
- NikitaOf debated originSlavic56
- NyzirOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Arabic name Nizir or a variant of NazirModern coinage56
- NakariOf uncertain originModern coinage56
- NessiahThe name Nessiah is of uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinageModern coinage55
- NilesSon of Neil or championIrish54
- NihalOf uncertain originSanskrit54
- NalayahOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- NeylandPossibly a transferred use of the surname Neyland, though its origin is uncertainModern coinage54
- NeymarOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- NeftaliMy wrestlingHebrew53
- NevadaSnow-coveredSpanish52
- NayviOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- NikolaosVictory of the peopleGreek51
- NabilNoble, highborn, or generousArabic51
- NicolaiVictory of the peopleScandinavian51
- NeveOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- NorielOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- NeylaniA modern invented name with no traditional meaning, likely formed from fashionable sounds or as a variant of names like Neyla or LaniModern coinage51
- Nailany51
- NikaOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- NurLight, illuminationArabic50
- NahmirArabic name meaning 'leopard' or 'panther', also associated with a companion of the Prophet MuhammadArabic50
- NaharaOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- NiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage49
- NuraLight or radiance, derived from the Arabic word for lightArabic49
- NirvairFearlessSanskrit49
- NyjahProbably a modern invented name, possibly derived from the name Nijah or inspired by the sound of names like Nia or JahModern coinage48
- NilanPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'sapphire' or 'blue', but the origin is uncertainSanskrit48
- NevaOf uncertain originLiterary47
- NicoloVictory of the peopleItalian47
- NeelaSapphire or blueSanskrit47