Names that start with P
385 different P-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Penelope led them with 6,225 newborns. Compare all 1,670 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- PageOf uncertain originEnglish11
- PartheniaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Greek parthenos (virgin)Greek11
- PashaPossibly derived from a Turkish title meaning 'lord' or 'chief'Arabic11
- PersiaOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the ancient name for the region now known as Iran, used as a given name in English-speaking countriesEnglish11
- PaisliePaislie is a modern feminine name, likely an elaborated spelling of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'church' or 'basilica'Modern coinage11
- PharrellOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- PrathamFirst, foremost, or bestSanskrit11
- ParysOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- PaitynnFrom the surname Payne, itself from the Latin paganus 'rustic' or 'villager'English11
- Praneelof uncertain originSanskrit11
- ProsperityA state of flourishing, wealth, and successEnglish11
- Pope11
- Pecos11
- Perfect11
- Pluto11
- PhilFriendGreek10
- PhilemonAffectionate, loving, or one who is kissedGreek10
- PrimoFirst, chief, or excellent, from the Latin word primusLatin10
- PolaDiminutive of Paula, meaning 'small' or 'humble'Latin10
- PranayLove, affection, or a leader in SanskritSanskrit10
- PiusPious, devout, dutifulLatin10
- PaxsonA transferred use of an English surname meaning 'son of Pax' or 'son of peace'English10
- PrincestonModern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Princeton, a place name meaning 'princely town'Modern coinage10
- PateSon of Patrick (a shortened form of the surname Patterson or McPate)Scottish10
- PhelixDerived from Latin felix meaning 'happy, fortunate'Latin10
- PearseSon of the steward, or a variant of Pierce derived from Peter, meaning rockIrish10
- PaarthOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'first' or 'prime' in Sanskrit, but also a modern coinage in the WestSanskrit10
- PhilopaterLover of the father, father-lovingGreek10
- ProdigyA person with exceptional talents or abilities, often in childhoodModern coinage10
- Parkof uncertain originEnglish9
- PowellSon of HowellWelsh9
- ParishOf uncertain originEnglish9
- PressleyFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'priest's meadow' in Old EnglishEnglish9
- PetersonSon of PeterEnglish9
- PetrosRock or stoneGreek9
- PoloOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- PenielFace of GodHebrew9
- PaxtenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Paxton or invented from the fashionable suffix -enModern coinage9
- PikeA pike (the fish or the weapon)English9
- PowerDerived directly from the English word 'power', meaning strength, authority, or capabilityEnglish9
- PreslynnOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- PinchesOf uncertain originHebrew9
- PrometheusForethoughtGreek9
- Pauleth9
- Pol9
- Parla9
- Prashiv9
- PaitonModern invented name, possibly a respelling of Peyton with no independent meaningModern coinage8
- ProvidenceDivine guidance or careEnglish8
- PharoahThe title of the ancient Egyptian monarchs, often interpreted as 'great house'Modern coinage8
- PortlandFrom the place name Portland, which means 'land around the harbor' in Old EnglishEnglish8
- PaislyOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- PlatonBroad-shoulderedGreek8
- PaisleiOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- PaolinaSmall or humble, the feminine form of PaulinusItalian8
- PilotOccupational surname meaning one who steers a ship or aircraft, also used as a given nameEnglish8
- PesachHebrew for 'Passover', the spring festival commemorating the Exodus from EgyptHebrew8
- PreeshaPreesha is generally considered a modern invented name, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word 'prem' (love) or a blend of Priya ('beloved') and Esha ('desire'), but its exact meaning is not establishedModern coinage8
- ParvDerived from Sanskrit "parva", meaning "a piece" or "a part"Sanskrit8
- PrishOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- Pera8
- Pragyan8
- Peneloperose8
- Paedyn8
- Poema8
- Praize8
- PhyllisPhyllis means 'foliage' or 'green branch' from Greek φύλλον (phyllon), 'leaf'Greek7
- Porfiriopurple, pertaining to purple dyeSpanish7
- PaetynOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Padraignoble or patricianIrish7
- PerezSon of Pedro (Peter), meaning 'rock' or 'stone'Spanish7
- PavanWind, air, or breezeSanskrit7
- PearlaPearla is likely a variant of Pearl, referring to the gemstone, symbolizing purity and preciousnessEnglish7
- PresliDerived from the English surname Presley, possibly meaning 'priest's meadow' or 'dweller near the priest's wood', but as a given name its meaning is tied to the surname's association with Elvis PresleyEnglish7
- Paysenof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage7
- PaisynModern invented name, likely a variant of Paisley, which derives from a Scottish place name meaning "church, basilica"Modern coinage7
- PaizleighOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage7
- PerrionProbably an invented name, possibly a blend of Perry and Orion, or a variant of PerrinModern coinage7
- PersephanieOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- PhenyxOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- PailynOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- PenelopiOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- PryncetonAn invented spelling variant of Princeton, itself a place name meaning 'Princeton town' in New JerseyModern coinage7
- ParishaOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'fairy' or 'angel' in Persian, but also associated with the Hindi word for 'fairy' (pari) with a feminine suffixModern coinage7
- PraptiAttainment, achievement, or acquisition, often in a spiritual senseSanskrit7
- PaysleyOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- PryncessCreative spelling of the English word princess, meaning 'royal daughter' or 'female ruler'Modern coinage7
- Penellope7
- Padma7
- Ptolemy7
- Pierceson7
- Pasleigh7
- Pelia7
- Poem7
- Pranvi7
- Princesse7
- Paxston7
- Priella7
- Pravi7
- Pruett7
- PattiNobleEnglish6
- PrenticeApprenticeEnglish6
- PernellOf uncertain originEnglish6
- PriyankaLovable, dear, or charmingSanskrit6
- PricilaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Priscilla, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable' from Latin priscusLatin6
- PixieA mischievous fairy or sprite, from English folkloreEnglish6
- Pattersonson of PatrickScottish6
- Philoloving or belovedGreek6
- PaightonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- PrincesaPrincess (Spanish and Portuguese)Spanish6
- PurviEastern, or of the eastSanskrit6
- PratyushDerived from Sanskrit, meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'Sanskrit6
- PhilopateerLover of the FatherGreek6
- PavleSmallSlavic6
- Prattof uncertain originEnglish6
- PeonyNamed after the peony flower, from Greek mythology where Paeon was a physician transformed into the flowerEnglish6
- PharahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- PosyA small bouquet of flowersEnglish6
- PaiselyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Paisley, a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'church' or 'basilica'Scottish6
- Poyraz6
- Princetyn6
- Paulie6
- Prarthana6
- Premier6
- Pavlo6
- Parizoda6
- Paxley6
- Philippos6
- Pradyumna6
- Phanuel6
- Paisleymae6
- Pheonyx6
- Plum6
- Pedri6
- Penuel6
- Presence6
- PattyNoblewoman or patricianLatin5
- PorshaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- PalmaPalm tree, symbolizing victory and peaceLatin5
- PhongWind, breeze, or manner and style in Vietnamese, depending on the Sino-Vietnamese character usedModern coinage5
- PieterRock, stoneDutch5
- PhilippLover of horsesGreek5
- Phelanof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'wolf' or 'little wolf'Irish5
- PersisPersian womanGreek5
- PrismaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Panayiotisall-holy, most holyGreek5
- PiersOf debated originEnglish5
- PapaFather or daddy, a name derived from the familial termModern coinage5
- PhynixModern phonetic respelling of Phoenix, referring to the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes, or the city in ArizonaModern coinage5
- PharellOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- PhinneasPossibly derived from the Irish name Finn, meaning 'fair' or 'white', though it is commonly associated with the biblical Phinehas, meaning 'mouth of brass' or 'dark-skinned'English5
- PreslynOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Persephonieof uncertain originGreek5
- ParthivOne who is skilled in words or oratorySanskrit5
- PippinOf uncertain origin, possibly a respelling of Pipin or a diminutive of Philip, meaning 'lover of horses'English5
- Phillipalover of horsesEnglish5
- PendaOf uncertain originEnglish5
- PrajwalOne who is pure, virtuous, or excellentSanskrit5
- PaisleaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Paytience5
- Pericles5
- Priyanshi5
- Portlyn5
- Paysleigh5
- Petronila5
- Pfeiffer5
- Parson5
- Parin5
- Pareesa5
- Pollux5
- Pranith5
- Pualena5
- Paizlynn5
- Parvati5
- Prinsha5
- Pharez5
- Pavly5
- Preacher5
- Princeten5
- Prayansh5
- Primm5
- Patten5
- Prakruthi5
- Pranab5
- Pritha5
- PatShort form of Patrick or Patricia, ultimately from Latin 'patricius' meaning 'nobleman'English—
- Pamof uncertain originLiterary—
- PearlieA pet form of Pearl, referring to the precious gemstoneEnglish—
- PansyFlower name, from the pansy flowerEnglish—
- PattieOne who is noble or of patrician rankEnglish—
- PatricaNoblewoman or patrician, of uncertain origin but likely a feminine form of PatrickEnglish—
- PamalaA variant spelling of Pamela, likely a literary coinage meaning 'all sweetness' (from Greek παν μέλι, pan meli)English—
- PeggieDiminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- PearlineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PinkieDerived from the color pink, used as a term of endearment or nicknameEnglish—
- PhillisOf uncertain origin, perhaps from Greek phyllis meaning 'leaf' or a variant of PhyllisGreek—
- PhylisA variant spelling of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'green bough' in GreekGreek—
- PamellaAll sweetnessEnglish—
- PatricNobleman, patricianLatin—
- PearleA variant spelling of Pearl, meaning the gemstoneEnglish—