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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- NaythanModern spelling variant of Nathan, meaning 'he gave' in HebrewModern coinage19
- NazarVow, dedication, or one who is consecrated to GodSlavic19
- NiylaOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- NaveyahOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- NasraVictory or helper, though the exact meaning is debated between Arabic rootsArabic19
- NeevaOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- NareOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- NimratOf uncertain meaningSanskrit19
- NamaariOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- Nymere19
- Nizaiah19
- Nikolevictory of the peopleGreek18
- NyssaDerived from the Greek word 'nyssa' meaning 'goal' or 'beginning', or possibly from the place name Nysa in Greek mythologyGreek18
- NnamdiMy God is aliveAfrican18
- NaidelynThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage18
- NatalynnModern coinage, likely a blend of Natalie or Natalia with the popular -lynn suffix, so associated with the meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas' via its root elements, though the name has no established meaning of its ownModern coinage18
- NaseerHelper, one who renders victory, or supporterArabic18
- NaiOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- NymeriaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage inspired by the fictional character from George RLiterary18
- NouriMy light (Arabic)Arabic18
- NamiraOf uncertain originArabic18
- NehlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- Navariof uncertain originModern coinage18
- Naleya18
- Nalo18
- NorbertoBright fameItalian17
- NajeeOf debated originArabic17
- NallelyI love youSpanish17
- NisaOf uncertain originArabic17
- NomarOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- NaheemOne who bestows blessings or favorsArabic17
- NavayaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or variant of Navya, a Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'new' or 'young'Modern coinage17
- NaamaPleasantness, derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'pleasant' or 'sweet'Hebrew17
- NyleahOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- NalanieOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- NiliOf uncertain originHebrew17
- NazaninA Persian name often interpreted as 'sweetheart' or 'lovely', derived from the Persian word 'naz' meaning 'charm' or 'coquetry'Persian17
- NyzierOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Nikodemvictory of the peopleGreek17
- NahimOne of the divine names of God in Islam, meaning 'the Most High' or 'the Sublime'Arabic17
- NezukoOf uncertain meaningJapanese17
- NazaiOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- NaujourOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Naimal17
- Nadar17
- Nymeir17
- Naissa17
- Niyori17
- Neyari17
- NicolVictory of the peopleEnglish16
- NandiSweet, pleasant, or joyfulAfrican16
- NadavGenerous, noble, or willingHebrew16
- NabilaNoble, distinguished, or honorableArabic16
- NyemaOf uncertain originAfrican16
- NdeyeMotherAfrican16
- NeaOf uncertain originGreek16
- NatnaelGiven of God (from Ge'ez ናትናኤል, equivalent to Hebrew Nathaniel/Netanel)Hebrew16
- NiangOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- NaavaPleasant, beautifulHebrew16
- NorieOf uncertain originEnglish16
- NaarahGirl, maidenHebrew16
- NazaireOf uncertain originFrench16
- NaveeOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- NaloniMeaning uncertainModern coinage16
- NuriyaLight, radiance, or bright oneArabic16
- NoreOf uncertain meaning, possibly a modern coinage or a short form of longer names such as EleanoreModern coinage16
- NivDerived from Hebrew, meaning 'expression' or 'speech'Hebrew16
- NessOf uncertain originEnglish16
- Nurvi16
- Nyani16
- Narai16
- Nahvyir16
- NorrisFrom the north, or a dweller near a northern settlementEnglish15
- NewtonNew townEnglish15
- NedaCall, voice, or summons in Arabic and Persian, also associated with 'generous' in Slavic contextsArabic15
- NeomiPossibly a variant spelling of Naomi, meaning 'pleasantness' in Hebrew, but this spelling is a modern English respellingHebrew15
- NakiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- NielsVictory of the peopleScandinavian15
- Nadirarare, precious, or extraordinaryArabic15
- NatanielGod has givenHebrew15
- NajwaConfidential talk, secret conversation, or intimate whisperArabic15
- NorthA directional name meaning 'north', often chosen for its geographic or symbolic associationsEnglish15
- NasiyahDelicate, soft, or gentleModern coinage15
- NizarOne who is resolute, firm, or determinedArabic15
- Nainof uncertain originModern coinage15
- NabaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- NikanGood, virtuous, or beautiful (Persian)Persian15
- NiyomiThe meaning is not firmly establishedModern coinage15
- NabiOf uncertain originArabic15
- Naseeb15
- Norrie15
- Nirvika15
- Nahari15
- Naeli15
- Nyayla15
- NeliaOf uncertain originEnglish14
- NakiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NevanOf uncertain originIrish14
- NhiOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NadeemCompanion, friend, or confidantArabic14
- NataliyaChristmas DaySlavic14
- NabihaNoble, distinguished, or intelligentArabic14
- NafisaPrecious, valuable, exquisiteArabic14
- NayanaEyesSanskrit14
- NatalinaBorn at ChristmasItalian14
- NikolayVictory of the people, from the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people)Slavic14
- NianiOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NiaomiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of NaomiModern coinage14
- NeytiriOf uncertain originLiterary14
- NaaraForm of Nara, possibly derived from Hebrew 'ner' meaning 'candle' or 'lamp', or of Spanish origin meaning 'from Navarre'Hebrew14
- NalinaDerived from Sanskrit, meaning 'lotus' or 'a lotus plant'Sanskrit14
- NaelleUnknown, likely a modern coinageModern coinage14
- NaleyahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NefeliClouds, or a cloud nymph in Greek mythologyGreek14
- NesiahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NalanyOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NoralynnA combination of Nora and Lynn, with Nora possibly deriving from the Latin 'honor' (honor) or the Arabic 'nur' (light), and Lynn from a Welsh word for lakeModern coinage14
- NiaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- NylayahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage14
- Nasr14
- Nourah14
- Nyier14
- Navish14
- Nazara14
- Nyarii14
- Nehki14
- Nirvay14
- Niyamat14
- NikiOf uncertain originEnglish13
- NishaNight, or a symbol of the nightSanskrit13
- NayelyOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NevilleFrom a Norman French place name meaning 'new town' or 'new settlement'French13
- NeriOf uncertain origin: possibly a short form of names like Nerina, or from a Hebrew root meaning 'lamp' or 'candle'Italian13
- Noelyof uncertain originModern coinage13
- Najlawide-eyed, beautifulArabic13
- NiravQuiet, calm, or gentleSanskrit13
- NoraleeCombination of Nora and Lee, often interpreted as 'light' (Nora) and 'meadow' (Lee)English13
- NevayahHeavenly, spelled in a creative variation of Nevaeh, which is 'heaven' reversedModern coinage13
- NavayahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NilOf uncertain meaningModern coinage13
- NobelOf uncertain originEnglish13
- NyairaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NavahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NyzaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NaziyaA name of Arabic origin, possibly meaning 'proud' or 'self-respecting', though its exact meaning is debatedArabic13
- NayvieOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NaavyaNew, novel, or fresh, derived from the Sanskrit word for 'new'Sanskrit13
- NyrahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NechemiaGod comfortsHebrew13
- NyelOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- NyrobiOf uncertain origin, possibly inspired by the capital city of Kenya, NairobiModern coinage13
- NavierMeaning uncertainModern coinage13
- NyxonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage13
- NahyanOf uncertain originArabic13
- NaviraThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage13
- Nahel13
- Noyan13
- Naomika13
- Nyeir13
- Nazeem13
- Noalani13
- Navaan13
- Nivira13
- NonaThe ninth, or born in the ninth monthLatin12
- NoemyPleasantnessModern coinage12
- NereydaThe name likely derives from Greek mythology, referring to the Nereids, the fifty sea nymph daughters of Nereus who attended PoseidonGreek12
- NeishaPossibly a variant of Nisha, meaning 'night' in Sanskrit, or a respelling of NieshaModern coinage12
- NicholaiVictory of the peopleGreek12
- Nikosvictory of the peopleGreek12
- Newta small, lizard-like amphibian, also a nickname for NewtonEnglish12
- NelaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- NikolinaVictory of the peopleSlavic12
- NaserHelper, supporter, or one who gives victoryArabic12
- NaziaProud or conceited, but also interpreted as one who is proud of her faithArabic12
- NyelaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- NumaMeaning is uncertainLatin12
- NashtonCombination of Nash and the popular suffix -ton, suggestive of a place name meaning 'Nash's town'English12
- NaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- NahzirOf uncertain originArabic12
- NamineOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- NavrajLeader of the nine treasures or a king among the nine gemsSanskrit12
- NachmenComfort, consolationHebrew12
- NaikaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- NoirBlack (in French), often used in English to evoke film noir or noir fictionFrench12
- NoarOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- NoohArabic form of Noah, meaning 'rest' or 'comfortArabic12
- Nanayaa12
- Naiyeli12
- Navii12
- Nilayah12
- Nohan12
- Naiayla12
- Navisha12
- Nymira12
- Neymari12
- NicklausVictory of the peopleGreek11
- NauticaOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the English word 'nautical,' meaning relating to ships or sailingModern coinage11
- NeenaOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- NaderOne who warns or advisesArabic11
- NadjaHope, or possibly a variant of NadiaSlavic11