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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- Noreeneof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Noreen, itself a diminutive of Nora (from Honora, meaning 'honor')Irish—
- Najeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NaythenModern respelling of Nathan, which traditionally means 'he gave' or 'gift' in HebrewModern coinage—
- NimahOne meaning is 'blessing' or 'grace' (possibly from Arabic نعمة niʿma), though the derivation is uncertainArabic—
- Nyquanno clear meaningModern coinage—
- NaregOne of uncertain originArabic—
- NataciaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NayshawnModern invented name, likely combining the fashionable prefix Nay- with the name ShawnModern coinage—
- NicloeVariant of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'French—
- NaquishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NialOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Neil or Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'Irish—
- NadalynA modern combination of names such as Nadia or Nadine with the popular suffix -lyn, giving the sense of "hopeful" or "delicate" but without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- NaturiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NetashaVariant of Natasha, which is a diminutive of Natalya, meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day' (from Latin 'natale domini')Slavic—
- NaheimOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NatiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeelahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeveyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NicolisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NatakiA name likely invented in the United States during the 1970s, possibly a blend or alteration of names like Natasha or NakiaModern coinage—
- NazirahOne who sees, perceptive, or vigilantArabic—
- NeesaAt nightModern coinage—
- NatelieVariant of Natalie, meaning 'born on Christmas Day'English—
- NephtaliMy wrestling, or my strifeHebrew—
- NimishaDerived from Sanskrit, likely meaning 'of the night' or 'nighttime'Sanskrit—
- Nayzethof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NastaciaResurrectionGreek—
- NeiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nickolavictory of the peopleGreek—
- NinnieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NorelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NamitaBowed (in reverence)Sanskrit—
- NishitaPossibly derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'without attachment' or 'free from desire'Sanskrit—
- NoeleVariant of Noelle, derived from French Noël meaning 'Christmas'French—
- NarelyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of NaralyModern coinage—
- NathanyalGift of GodHebrew—
- NikyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage influenced by names like Nia or NikitaModern coinage—
- NarvelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NashaliOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeyshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikkolVariant spelling of Nicole, meaning "victory of the peopleModern coinage—
- NichoelFeminine variant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'English—
- NickoletteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NewelMeaning uncertainEnglish—
- Naiyanaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NashaylaCombination of the prefix Na- with the name Shayla, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like LaShaylaModern coinage—
- NicholousVariant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'English—
- Nikeshof uncertain originSanskrit—
- Niralyaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyajaProbably a modern invented name, possibly based on the sound of names like Nyla or Aja, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- NelehOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NavadaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NickcoleA feminine variant of Nicole, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the peopleModern coinage—
- NoheliNot firmly establishedModern coinage—
- NadaleeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Nehanof uncertain originSanskrit—
- NorisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NunoOf uncertain origin, possibly from a Spanish or Portuguese diminutive form related to 'nuno' meaning 'grandfather' or from a Germanic element meaning 'braveSpanish—
- NatashOf uncertain originSlavic—
- Nekeshiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyelahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeetaDerived from the Sanskrit word 'nīta', meaning 'led, guided, or brought', often interpreted as 'one who is led by virtue' or 'moral'Sanskrit—
- NicholaosVictory of the peopleGreek—
- NinoshkaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Nikkyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyaishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NallaPossibly derived from the Gaelic word 'nall' meaning 'across' or 'thither', but more likely a modern invented name of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- NavenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NavilOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikolisOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the peopleGreek—
- NkengeOf the Bantu language family, it means 'one who is strong' or 'mighty'African—
- NahimaOf uncertain originArabic—
- NandanaDelight, joy, or a daughterSanskrit—
- NeveenOf debated originArabic—
- NayaliThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- NelsieDiminutive of Helen or Eleanor, both of uncertain originEnglish—
- NorenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NakkiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Nakia, which itself is a modern inventionModern coinage—
- NakomaOf debated originNative American—
- NashyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NastashiaA respelled variant of Natasha, which is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, meaning 'born on Christmas Day'English—
- NiquitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NyalOf uncertain originIrish—
- NakeyshaProbably a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- NaoOf uncertain originJapanese—
- NastehoOf uncertain originAfrican—
- NyronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- NattieDiminutive of Natalie or Nathan, often interpreted as "born on Christmas day" or "giftEnglish—
- NyanOften associated with the Burmese word for 'little' or 'small', but its precise meaning as a given name is uncertainModern coinage—
- NatshaOf uncertain origin, likely a variant or misspelling of Natasha, which is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, derived from Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday'English—
- NethanVariant of Nathan, meaning 'he gave' or 'gift' in Hebrew, though the spelling Nethan is a modern inventionModern coinage—
- NikashMeaning is uncertainSanskrit—
- NoltonPossibly a variant of Norton, meaning 'north town' in Old English, or a transferred use of the English surname NoltonEnglish—
- NuryLightArabic—
- NatalineOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Natalie, derived from Latin 'natale domini' meaning 'Christmas Day'English—
- NattalyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Natalie, traditionally associated with Christmas (from Latin 'dies natalis' meaning 'birth day')Modern coinage—
- NawaalGift, presentArabic—
- NajirOne who helps or aids, possibly derived from Arabic ناجر (nājir) meaning 'helper'Arabic—
- NikalaA modern coinage, likely formed from the fashionable prefix Ni- and the suffix -kala, found in names like MikalaModern coinage—
- NiokaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NahsirOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NancyjoNancyjo is a compound of Nancy and Jo, where Nancy is a diminutive of Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Jo is a short form of Josephine or JoannaEnglish—
- NayleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NikelleThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- NichaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NimcoOf uncertain originAfrican—
- NyajahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NasirahHelper, one who brings victory, or supporterArabic—
- NiranjanOne who is eternally youthfulSanskrit—
- NupurAn ornament worn around the ankle by dancers, typically a string of bellsSanskrit—
- NayannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeviaOf uncertain originItalian—
- NicoletDiminutive of Nicole, meaning "victory of the peopleFrench—
- NikcoleVariant of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'English—
- Nikeshiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- NillieDiminutive of names ending in -nil or -nilla, often considered a pet form of Cornelia or NellyEnglish—
- NahiemOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NasheaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NeddaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- NevaeHeaven spelled backwards, a modern name with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- NiyonnaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- NaomePleasantnessHebrew—
- NoviceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NycereOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- NazireOf uncertain originArabic—
- NeimaOf uncertain originArabic—
- NinoskaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- NikiraUncertainModern coinage—
- NayefHigh, elevated, or sublimeArabic—
- NdrewManly, braveModern coinage—
- Narmeensoft, delicatePersian—
- NasriHelper, supporter, or one who gives victoryArabic—
- NathanylA variant of Nathaniel, meaning 'gift of God' in HebrewHebrew—
- NicolesMasculine variant of Nicole, ultimately meaning 'victory of the people'English—
- NocholasOf uncertain origin, likely a variant or misspelling of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'Modern coinage—
- NorinneOf debated originIrish—
- NavarreOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'the plain' or 'the barley field' from Basque 'naba' and related to the region of Navarre in northern SpainSpanish—
- NesaMeaning uncertainEnglish—
- NesterPossibly derived from a surname or a variant of Nestor, meaning 'homecoming' or 'traveler' in GreekEnglish—
- NicolemarieCombination of Nicole and MarieModern coinage—
- NasrinA wild rose, specifically the sweetbriar or eglantinePersian—
- NihitOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- Nakeeta—
- Nalaysia—
- Nicolaos—
- Nicolus—
- Nollan—
- Nikalas—
- Nonna—
- Nadelyn—
- Neddie—
- Nicholson—
- Normagene—
- Neeya—
- Nevaen—
- Natane—
- Nilton—
- Nioma—
- Nyeemah—
- Nathian—
- Nickholas—
- Nissan—
- Nnaemeka—
- Nabilah—
- Nabria—
- Nicey—
- Nitzia—
- Nichael—
- Norabelle—
- Nykeem—
- Najeh—
- Nandika—
- Nekayla—
- Nigil—
- Norely—
- Noreta—
- Nyilah—
- Nataliee—
- Navae—
- Neelie—
- Neliah—
- Nolita—
- Nalda—
- Natajah—
- Nay—
- Naydeen—
- Nahdia—
- Nemesio—
- Nikitia—
- Nimai—
- Nishaan—
- Nuel—
- Nykayla—
- Naesha—
- Nataleah—
- Negin—
- Nicle—
- Novel—