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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- NaliaOf uncertain originModern coinage47
- Noemiepleasing, delightfulFrench47
- NahiaA modern invented name, possibly derived from Nahla or Nadia, with an invented pleasant soundModern coinage47
- NicholeVictory of the peopleGreek46
- NawalA gift or grant from GodArabic46
- NiomiPleasantness, often associated with the biblical NaomiHebrew46
- Naslyof uncertain originModern coinage46
- NataliChristmas Day or born on ChristmasLatin45
- NicodemusVictory of the peopleGreek45
- NashlaOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- Nihiraof uncertain originSanskrit45
- NiamaniOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- NikkiPeople of victory, diminutive of NicoleEnglish44
- NikhilThe name means "entire, whole, perfect" in SanskritSanskrit44
- NityaConstant, eternal, or perpetual in SanskritSanskrit44
- NormaniOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- Naelith44
- Niamhbright, radiant: derived from the Old Irish word niam 'luster, brightness'Irish43
- NariOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- NavaniOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- NyelleOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- NyleChampion or cloudIrish41
- NaomiePleasantnessHebrew41
- NaiaraOf uncertain originSpanish41
- NahiaraOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- NayveePossibly a modern invented name, perhaps inspired by the word "navy" or the name NevaehModern coinage41
- NicolaVictory of the peopleItalian40
- NayelliOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern elaborated form of Naya or a variant of NayeliModern coinage40
- NilahOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- NiccoloVariant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'Italian40
- NylanOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- NaylahOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- NayraPossibly derived from Arabic 'nayyira' meaning 'radiant' or 'luminous', or from Quechua meaning 'eyes'Arabic40
- NasserHelper, supporter, or one who brings victoryArabic39
- NiaraOf high purposeAfrican39
- NuhComforter, or restArabic39
- NaleiaOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- NohemiPleasantnessHebrew38
- NuhaIntelligent, wise, or of high intellectArabic38
- NalayaOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- NivaOf uncertain originIrish38
- NashleyModern coinage combining the sounds of names like Ashley and Nash, without a traditional meaningModern coinage38
- NayaraPossibly related to 'Nayara' as a variant of 'Nayara' or 'Nahara', with uncertain meaningPortuguese38
- NolawiOf uncertain meaningAfrican38
- NaelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- NeilaniPossibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Neila, Lani, or Leilani, suggesting a Hawaiian-inspired meaning of 'heavenly' or 'royal childModern coinage38
- Nyava38
- Nyasiaof uncertain originModern coinage37
- Naydelinof uncertain originModern coinage37
- Novemberthe ninth month of the Roman calendar, derived from Latin 'novem' meaning nineEnglish37
- NirvanLiberation, enlightenment, or the ultimate state of spiritual release in Buddhism, Hinduism, and JainismSanskrit37
- Namikoa Japanese name meaning 'child of the wave' or 'wave child'Japanese37
- NitaraDeep-rootedSanskrit36
- NeelyOf uncertain originEnglish35
- NeizanOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- Niyari35
- NaishaOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- NeilaOf uncertain originArabic34
- NekoOf uncertain originJapanese34
- NainaEyesSanskrit34
- NoeliChristmas, born on Christmas Day, or related to the Christmas seasonFrench34
- NyeliOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- NoxLatin for night, associated with the Roman goddess of the nightLatin34
- NyyearOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- Nyori34
- Navayla34
- NoreenOf uncertain originIrish33
- NathanialGift of GodHebrew33
- NelleThe name Nelle is traditionally considered a diminutive of Eleanor or Helen, meaning "light" or "torch" (from Greek Helenē) or "God is my light" (from Hebrew via Eleanor)English33
- NavaehHeaven spelled backward, a modern coinageModern coinage33
- NahomComfort, consolationHebrew33
- Nakshof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a variant of the Sanskrit name Nakṣatra meaning 'star' or 'constellation'Sanskrit33
- Niyara33
- NadaDewArabic32
- NanaOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- NolynOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- NachmanComforter or consoler, derived from the Hebrew root meaning to comfortHebrew32
- NohaOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- NeylaDerived from Arabic 'layla' meaning 'night', but the exact meaning of the variant Neyla is uncertainArabic32
- NeriyahOf uncertain meaningModern coinage32
- NazariOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- NolaniThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage32
- NaomyPleasantness, or of debated origin, possibly a variant of NaomiHebrew31
- NeemaGrace, blessing, or favorAfrican31
- NalahPossibly a variant of Nala, which in Sanskrit means 'stem' or 'hollow reed'Modern coinage31
- NyairOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- NyloOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- NinoGod is gracious (Italian/Spanish diminutive of Giovanni or Juan)Italian30
- NaiyaOf debated originModern coinage30
- NadiyaCaller, summoner, or one who calls to prayerArabic30
- NaseemGentle breeze or cool breezeArabic30
- NizhoniBeautiful or lovely, from the Navajo wordNative American30
- NarekOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'of the mountain' in ArmenianSlavic30
- Nayleaof uncertain originModern coinage30
- NovakThe name Novak is of Slavic origin and is typically a surname meaning 'new man' or 'newcomer'Slavic30
- Nivanof uncertain originModern coinage30
- NellielPossibly a variant of Nell or Nelly, ultimately derived from Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'moon' in Greek, or a modern coined nameModern coinage30
- Nataanii30
- NationA word name from the English common noun meaning a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territoryModern coinage29
- NiloOf uncertain originLatin29
- NysirOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- NassirOne who helps or supportsArabic28
- NaftuliMy struggle, wrestling (Hebrew)Hebrew28
- NayanOf uncertain originSanskrit28
- NyellieProbably a modern variant of Nellie, a diminutive of Helen or Eleanor, ultimately of uncertain meaningModern coinage28
- NazariahOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- NevinA disputed originIrish27
- NathenA variant spelling of Nathan, meaning "he gave" or "gift" in HebrewHebrew27
- NicolettaVictory of the peopleItalian27
- NossonHe gave, gift (from Hebrew, related to Nathan)Hebrew27
- NiraOf uncertain originHebrew27
- NiylahOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- NasaiOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- NayariOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- Nyarie27
- NubiaDerived from the ancient region of Nubia in northeastern Africa, associated with the historical Kingdom of KushEnglish26
- NimaOf disputed originPersian26
- NabeelNoble, magnanimous, or generousArabic26
- Neikoof uncertain originModern coinage26
- NelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- NouhVariant of Noah, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'Arabic26
- NyreeDerived from the Māori name Ngaire, meaning 'flaxen' or 'golden-haired'Hawaiian25
- NeryProbably a variant of Nereo, from Greek Nereus, the name of a sea god in Greek mythology, meaning 'water' or 'moist'Spanish25
- NithyaEternal, perpetualSanskrit25
- NaniOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- NaviaOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- NaysaOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- NovieThe name Novie is of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a diminutive of NovaModern coinage25
- NelliBright or shining oneEnglish25
- NyaraOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- NilaniDerived from Sanskrit meaning 'sapphire' or 'precious stone'Sanskrit25
- NihaalGift or blessing, often understood as a divine favorSanskrit25
- NorielleUncertain originModern coinage25
- Noanof uncertain originModern coinage25
- NikolausVictory of the peopleGreek24
- NiahOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- NandiniShe who brings joySanskrit24
- Nylesof uncertain originModern coinage24
- NissiOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- NefertariBeautiful companion or beloved of the goddess MutAfrican24
- NesanelGod has given (or gift of God), derived from HebrewHebrew24
- NaliahIt is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from names like Nala or Aliyah, but its precise meaning is uncertainModern coinage24
- NovalynModern coinage combining Nova and the popular suffix lyn, often interpreted as 'new dawn' or 'star-like'Modern coinage24
- NawafA high, elevated placeArabic24
- NusaibaOne who is noble and dignifiedArabic24
- NyellaOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- NovaraeOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- NolandProbably a variant of Nolan, meaning 'descendant of the famous one' or 'champion' in IrishIrish23
- NidhiTreasure, wealth, or a precious storeSanskrit23
- NataleighA respelling of Natalie, derived from Latin 'natalis' meaning 'of or relating to birth' (as in 'natal day', iModern coinage23
- NadirRare, preciousArabic23
- NazarioOf uncertain originItalian23
- NixieWater spriteGerman23
- NeziahOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- NazaretOf uncertain originHebrew23
- NaluOf uncertain originHawaiian23
- NyotaStar in SwahiliAfrican23
- Nawab23
- NettieGod is graciousEnglish22
- NapoleonOf uncertain meaningFrench22
- NehaAffectionSanskrit22
- NelsSon of Nel (short form of several names)Scandinavian22
- NazierUnknown originModern coinage22
- NainoaOf uncertain originHawaiian22
- NayelisOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage22
- NaziahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Naziyah or a modern coinageModern coinage22
- NariyaPerhaps a modern coinage derived from names like Nariah or a feminine form of Nari, potentially influenced by the Arabic word nariya meaning 'fire' or 'flame', though this connection is speculativeModern coinage22
- NaodOf debated originAfrican22
- NeganOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage inspired by The Walking Dead characterModern coinage22
- NihanOf uncertain originPersian22
- NiyamOf uncertain originArabic22
- NahlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- Necalliwarrior, fighterNative American22
- Neteyam22
- NadyaA variant of Nadia, which itself is a diminutive of Nadezhda, meaning 'hope' in RussianSlavic21
- NiccoMeaning uncertain, likely a modern diminutive or spelling variant of NicholasModern coinage21
- NajmaStar, or a celestial bodyArabic21
- NajiSafe, survivorArabic21
- Nurialight, luminousSpanish21
- NayahOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- NeroA name of uncertain meaning, often associated with the Latin 'niger' (black) or Sabine originLatin21
- NaleahOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- NetanelGod has givenHebrew21
- NoriahOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- NaryahUncertainModern coinage21
- NissimSigns, wonders (Hebrew)Hebrew21
- NogaBrightness or brilliance, often interpreted as 'morning light' or 'Venus' as the morning starHebrew21
- NaveyOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- Nusaybaof uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic 'nasab' meaning lineage or connectionArabic21
- NoellieBorn on Christmas day or a female form of Noël, referring to the NativityFrench21
- Nialani21
- NilsSon of Neil or championScandinavian20
- NicolinaVictory of the peopleItalian20
- Noyaof uncertain originModern coinage20
- NyelliPossibly a modern invented name, with no well-attested meaningModern coinage20
- NuchemComfort, consolationHebrew20
- NasProbably a short form of the Arabic name Nasir, meaning "helper" or "supporterArabic20
- NiariPossibly derived from a place name or a variant of Nyari, with no widely accepted literal meaningModern coinage20
- Nirvik20
- Naimahtranquil, content, or happyArabic19