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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- NashaunProbably a modern invented name combining elements of names like Nathan and ShaunModern coinage—
- NayshaPossibly a modern coinage, blending the sounds of names like Nayeli or Aisha, or a variant of Neisha from the Irish Nessa, but its exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- NyliaName of uncertain origin, possibly an invented modern nameModern coinage—
- NechelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NatikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NjeriDaughter of the third wifeAfrican—
- NakyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NataushaVariant of Natasha, which is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' or 'born on Christmas Day'Modern coinage—
- NikithaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NavneetOne who is new or freshSanskrit—
- NatilieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NickoliVariant spelling of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the peopleEnglish—
- NickalausVictory of the peopleEnglish—
- NekeshaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Keisha or NitaModern coinage—
- NichalasThe name Nichalas is a variant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people' in GreekGreek—
- NorinaLittle honour or diminutive of NoraItalian—
- NabeehaNoble, distinguished, or intelligentArabic—
- Nicciof uncertain originEnglish—
- NathaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NicklosVariant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the peopleEnglish—
- Neeshaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NarayanOne who is the refuge of all beingsSanskrit—
- NavdeepOne who illuminates the new, often interpreted as 'new light'Sanskrit—
- NatassjaResurrection, born on Christmas DaySlavic—
- Nakayaof uncertain originJapanese—
- NekeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NajiaOne who is safe, secure, or free from dangerArabic—
- NichlasVictory of the peopleGreek—
- Nataleaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NickalosVariant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people" from Greek nike (victory) and laos (people)Greek—
- NikhitaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- NakyraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NdiaUncertainModern coinage—
- NaquitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- NormonMan from the north, or of uncertain originEnglish—
- Nakieshaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- NiambiOf uncertain originAfrican—
- NickiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NiurkaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- NajeebNoble, intelligent, or excellentArabic—
- NaketaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NardosIt means 'paradise' or 'garden' in AmharicAfrican—
- NickolisRespelling of Nicholas, derived from Greek 'nike' meaning victory, plus 'laos' meaning peopleModern coinage—
- NyiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NormaleeCombination of the name Norma and the suffix -lee, suggesting 'norm' or 'standard' plus 'meadow'Modern coinage—
- NorbertaBright or famous northwomanEnglish—
- NyashiaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- NyeshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NaydaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NethanielModern variant of Nathaniel, which is derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el, meaning 'God has given'Modern coinage—
- NakhiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NishiOften interpreted as 'west' in Japanese, but also used as a given name with varied meaningsJapanese—
- NeekaOf uncertain originLiterary—
- NanditadaughterSanskrit—
- NathanyelGod has given (Hebrew origin variant)English—
- Neenahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nhiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NicklousOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NoelaChristmas, born on Christmas DayFrench—
- NadalieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nobuofaithful man, extended manJapanese—
- NannaOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- NickolVictory of the peopleGreek—
- NikeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NakyiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nykoleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NathinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NalinLotusSanskrit—
- NakeaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NashaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NautikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NicieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Necoof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyieshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NethaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NaidelinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NattalieBirthday, or Christmas DayLatin—
- Necieof uncertain originEnglish—
- NganMeaning debatedSlavic—
- NarcisaDaffodilSpanish—
- NeilsonSon of Neil, from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'Scottish—
- Nikolosvictory of the peopleGreek—
- NinahThe name Ninah is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- NghiaRighteousness, justice, or moral dutyModern coinage—
- Nhungof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'velvet' or 'silk' in VietnameseModern coinage—
- NiayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NicolenaVictory of the peopleItalian—
- NajaiThe name Najai is of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a modern coinage or variant of Najee or NajaModern coinage—
- NamiyahNo established meaningModern coinage—
- NarenVariant of Naran, from Sanskrit meaning 'water' or possibly a shortened form of Narendra, meaning 'lord of men'Sanskrit—
- NathanalVariant of Nathaniel, meaning 'gift of God'English—
- NaradaPossibly derived from Sanskrit 'nara' meaning 'man' or 'human'Sanskrit—
- NishanthOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- NykiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Navjotnew light, new creation (from Sanskrit नव nava 'new' + ज्योति jyoti 'light')Sanskrit—
- NestaOf uncertain originWelsh—
- NafeesahPrecious, valuable, or refinedArabic—
- NatalyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyemahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nickaylaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Nicole and KaylaModern coinage—
- Nazyiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeoshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NafeesaThe name means "precious" or "valuable" in ArabicArabic—
- NatalioChristmas Day or born on ChristmasSpanish—
- NatonyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyjaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NatoriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NycholasVariant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the peopleGreek—
- NathanuelGift of God (as a variant of Nathaniel)Hebrew—
- NickolesVictory of the peopleGreek—
- Nijaeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NimraSoft stone, or a type of stone used in ancient timesArabic—
- NyeemaOf uncertain originArabic—
- NikiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeidyThe name Neidy is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- NezarOne meaning is 'few' or 'rare' in Arabic, though other etymologies have been suggestedArabic—
- NoleOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or variant of names like Noel or NolanModern coinage—
- NesreenA type of wild rose, symbolizing beauty and fragranceArabic—
- NakeeshaCoined as a distinctive variation of Keisha, ultimately derived from the name Keziah, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'cassia tree' or 'cinnamon'Modern coinage—
- NaureenA variant of Noreen, often considered a diminutive of Honor or Nora, or a name meaning 'light' in ArabicArabic—
- NetraEyeSanskrit—
- NorleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nikieof uncertain origin, likely a diminutive or spelling variant of NikkiEnglish—
- NarcissaThe name probably means 'daffodil' or 'numbness' in Greek, derived from the mythological figure NarcissusGreek—
- NdeaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NiccolasVictory of the peopleGreek—
- NashiaPossibly a variant of Nacia or Nisha, or an elaborated form of the name NashModern coinage—
- NichlosOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NyjaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nanettagrace, favor (uncertain, possibly a diminutive of Anna or Nan)English—
- NeavehOf uncertain origin, likely a creative respelling of Nevaeh (heaven spelled backward)Modern coinage—
- NynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NiajaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NelleneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NiashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NinamarieCombination of Nina and Marie, with Marie meaning 'drop of the sea' or 'beloved'Modern coinage—
- NatinaThe name is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyriahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NevaanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NileshLord of the blue water, referring to the god Vishnu or KrishnaSanskrit—
- NocoleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NeaveBright or radiantIrish—
- NkechiWhat God has given or God's giftAfrican—
- NatalliaVariant of Natalia, meaning 'Christmas Day' or 'born on Christmas'Slavic—
- Nialahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NicolaeVictory of the peopleGreek—
- NikolusOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NimoOf uncertain originAfrican—
- NivekOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nakimaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NefiOf uncertain originLiterary—
- NickalousVariant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people" from Greek "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people)Greek—
- NichollOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NygeriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikiahPossibly a modern coinage, perhaps a variant of Nikia or a feminine form of Nik, with no well-attested traditional meaningModern coinage—
- NormalConforming to a standard or typical patternEnglish—
- NyrieOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- NamratamodestySanskrit—
- NelissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyasiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NansiGracious or favoredEnglish—
- NishatOf uncertain originArabic—
- NowellChristmas, derived from the French 'Noël', meaning birth or birthday, referring to the birth of ChristEnglish—
- NajatSafety, deliverance, rescueArabic—
- NakaiyaUncertainModern coinage—
- NemesisRetributionGreek—
- NikayaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- NiniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NorvellaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Nora and EllaModern coinage—
- NaseanVariant of Naseem, meaning "breeze" or "gentle wind" in ArabicArabic—
- NataliyahNataliyah is a modern variant of Natalia, which derives from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'of or relating to birth', often associated with ChristmasModern coinage—
- NazifaPure, chaste, or virtuousArabic—
- NevelynThe name Nevelyn is a modern coinage, likely a blending of the sounds of names such as Evelyn and Nevaeh, giving it no inherent meaning beyond its phonetic appealModern coinage—
- NieshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NorikoA Japanese name with multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji, commonly including 'child of ceremony' or 'law child'Japanese—
- NiajahOf uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- NolonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NeldonOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Nelson or a place nameEnglish—
- NychelleModern coinage, likely a blend of names like Nyasha and Michelle, but no established meaningModern coinage—
- NejlaOf debated originArabic—
- NikeriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Natsukosummer childJapanese—
- NekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NataraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikolajVictory of the peopleScandinavian—
- NovisNovis is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from Latin 'novus' meaning 'new', but its exact intended meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- NaasiaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- NaryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NiguelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NevynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NickolaosVictory of the peopleGreek—
- NimsiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NatalyiaA variant of Natalia, meaning "Christmas Day" or "born on ChristmasLatin—
- NettyDiminutive of names ending in -net or -nette, such as Jeanette or Annette, itself derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- NikholasVariant spelling of Nicholas, meaning victory of the peopleGreek—
- NitikaOf uncertain originSanskrit—