Names that start with S
2,008 different S-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Sophia led them with 12,572 newborns. Compare all 8,534 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.

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S-names in 2025
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- Sandrinedefender of menFrench—
- ShajuanMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- SheannaCombination of the prefix 'She-' with the name Anna, often interpreted as a variant of Shawna or a feminine form of SeanEnglish—
- SabriniaPossibly a variant of Sabrina, a name of uncertain origin, often associated with the mythological Celtic princess SabrinaEnglish—
- ShakeishaProbably a modern coinage, likely combining the prefix Sha- (as in Shantel or Shanequa) with the popular suffix -keisha, possibly influenced by the name KeishaModern coinage—
- ShakuraOf uncertain originArabic—
- ShantellaCombination of the prefix Shan- (from names like Shana or Shannon) and the suffix -tella (from names like Stella or LaTella), thus a modern coined name with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- ShaqueenaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- ShwetaWhite, pureSanskrit—
- SabienOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SencereVariant of Sincere, meaning 'honest' or 'genuine'Modern coinage—
- SheynaGod is graciousHebrew—
- SaathvikOne who is virtuous or righteousSanskrit—
- ShatayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShauntelleCombination of Shawn or Shaun with the popular suffix -elle, intended to convey a feminine variant of Shaun, which itself derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- Sherrondaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- SonitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SusenVariant of Susan, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'lily' or 'rose'English—
- SaveonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SiddaleeDerived from the surname Siddall and the popular suffix -lee, typically interpreted as 'wide valley' or 'broad meadowModern coinage—
- SonyiaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- StephannyCrown or garland, feminine form of StephenEnglish—
- SaundersSon of AlexanderScottish—
- SavannhaVariant spelling of Savannah, meaning large grassy plainEnglish—
- ShamellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShantyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SherahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SherisseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShoshanahLily or rose, a flower nameHebrew—
- Sayreof uncertain originEnglish—
- SennieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Sharnettelikely a modern coinage blending elements of names like Sharon and Annette, with the popular -ette suffixModern coinage—
- Sherolynlikely a modern combination of Sheri (a variant of Shirley) and the suffix -lyn, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- ShrayA name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'to go' or 'to resort', frequently interpreted as 'one who takes refuge' or 'surrender'Sanskrit—
- SindiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShannelleA modern feminine name of uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawntaviaCombines Shawn (an English form of John, meaning 'God is gracious') with the fashionable suffix -tavia, likely influenced by names like OctaviaModern coinage—
- SubrenaNo well-established meaningModern coinage—
- ShakeylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalethaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- ShanikquaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SindhuRiver, especially the Indus RiverSanskrit—
- SurabhiOne of the names of the divine cow in Hindu mythology, symbolizing abundance and motherhoodSanskrit—
- SanyiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SavoyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ShailyVariant of Shaili, possibly derived from Hindi for 'style' or 'fashion', or a feminine form of ShaileshSanskrit—
- SevannaProbably a modern invented name, perhaps a blend of 'Sev-' (as in Severine or Savannah) and the popular '-anna' suffixModern coinage—
- ShacoyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShariefNoble, illustrious, or high-bornArabic—
- SamanyuOne of the ancient sages of HinduismSanskrit—
- SharnitaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending elements from names like Sharon, Sharla, or Sherry with the popular suffix -nita (from Spanish -nita, as in Juanita)Modern coinage—
- ShawndaleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShemeikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SemajaUncertainModern coinage—
- ShavaughnFeminine form of Shaun, which is the Irish variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- SiShort form of Simon or Silas, ultimately from Hebrew Shimon, meaning 'he has heard'English—
- ShanasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SimmoneDerived from Simone, the French feminine form of Simon, ultimately from Hebrew Shim'on, meaning 'he has heard'French—
- StephanyeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SaniyyaRadiant, brilliant, or loftyArabic—
- ShaeleighShaeleigh is a modern feminine name, likely a variant of Shaylee, possibly meaning 'admirable' or 'from the fairy palace' or simply a creative respelling of the sounds 'Shay' and '-lee'Modern coinage—
- SherralOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cheryl or a feminine form of GeraldModern coinage—
- SiddiqTruthful, righteous, or veraciousArabic—
- SaranyaWoman skilled in conversationSanskrit—
- ShahabShahab means 'meteor' or 'shooting star' in Persian and ArabicArabic—
- ShayraProbably a modern invented name, possibly influenced by Shay or Shaira, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- StepfanieA spelling variant of Stephanie, meaning 'crown' or 'garland' in GreekEnglish—
- SundiA modern invented name, possibly a blend of names like Sandra or Sundance, or a variant of SunnieModern coinage—
- Surieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShadeedStrong, severe, or intense in ArabicArabic—
- ShakeilaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SheddrickOf uncertain origin, possibly an invented name combining or rhyming with names like Cedric or KendrickModern coinage—
- ShyrlOf uncertain meaning, possibly a variant spelling of Cheryl, itself a feminine form of Charles meaning 'free man'English—
- SugarA sweet crystalline substance or an endearing term of addressModern coinage—
- SaherOf uncertain originArabic—
- SamikDerived from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'of Sami' or connected to 'Sam', but its exact meaning is uncertain in modern useSanskrit—
- ShannetteCombination of Shannon and the feminine suffix -ette, with no specific inherent meaningModern coinage—
- SharmilaDerived from the Sanskrit word 'sharma,' meaning joy or comfort, or from 'sharmila' meaning modest or bashfulSanskrit—
- ShilynnLikely a modern combination of the phonetic element 'shi' (as in Shiloh or Shin) with the popular suffix 'lynn'Modern coinage—
- ShirlineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SamarieOf debated originModern coinage—
- ShakyaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- ShanenOf uncertain originIrish—
- StaphanyVariant of Stephanie, meaning 'crown' or 'garland' in GreekModern coinage—
- SangeetaOne who is accompanied by music or goddess of musicSanskrit—
- ShakilHandsome, noble, or well-formedArabic—
- ShanetraOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending the fashionable sounds of names like Shanice and DeitraModern coinage—
- SharmainOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SarahmarieSarahmarie is a compound name combining Sarah, meaning "princess" or "lady" in Hebrew, and Marie, the French form of Mary, which is of debated origin but often interpreted as "beloved" or "star of the seaEnglish—
- Savonnaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaneilOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShekinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SherricaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Sherrikaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShirazOf uncertain originPersian—
- ShrikaGoddess LakshmiSanskrit—
- ShuanDerived from the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is graciousWelsh—
- ShawnieceThis name is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Shawn (a variant of Sean or Shawne) and the fashionable suffix -iece (as in Janiece), without a specific inherited meaningModern coinage—
- SyrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaladinRighteousness of the faithArabic—
- Samikshaone who examines, evaluates, or reflectsSanskrit—
- ShatashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShatericaShaterica is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix Sha- with a name like Trica or a fashionable -ica endingModern coinage—
- ShavonnGod is graciousEnglish—
- ShellyeFrom the English word meaning 'little she-shell' or a variant of ShelleyEnglish—
- SherleenA modern combination of Sheryl or Shirley with the -leen suffix, possibly implying 'little' or 'dear'Modern coinage—
- ShimikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SybillaGreek feminine form of Sibyl, a prophetess or oracleGreek—
- SylinaOf uncertain origin, may be a feminine form of Sylvan or a variant of SelinaModern coinage—
- SymiahUncertain, possibly a modern variant of names like Samiyah or Semiyah, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- SearaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawneseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShamalA strong, dusty northwesterly wind in the Persian Gulf regionArabic—
- ShamickaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShamondThe meaning of Shamond is uncertainModern coinage—
- ShaquillUncertainModern coinage—
- Shatimaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- StayceVariant spelling of Stacy, which originally derived from the Greek name Eustace, meaning 'fruitful' or 'productive'English—
- SeichiA Japanese name likely meaning 'holy wisdom' or 'righteous one', though specific kanji combinations varyJapanese—
- ShailahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SherrickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaleneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Selene, meaning 'moon' in GreekModern coinage—
- SaraihOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SatinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShacoriaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ShaneequaInvented name, likely a creative respelling of Shanika or Shaniqua, itself a coinage from the 1970s blending the syllable Shan- (as in Sharon or Shannon) with the suffix -ique or -eeka, fashionable in African American namingModern coinage—
- StenOne meaning is 'stone', from the Old Norse 'steinn'Scandinavian—
- SwannieDiminutive of Swanhild or Swanhilda, meaning 'swan battle' or 'swan warrior'English—
- SaleemahSafe, sound, or peacefulArabic—
- ShaquandraShaquandra is a modern coinage, likely a combination of the popular prefix Sha- (from names like Shaquille or Shanice) and the suffix -andra (from names like Cassandra or Alexandra)Modern coinage—
- SomyaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- SumedhaOne who is wise, intelligent, or of good intellectSanskrit—
- Sederickof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawniaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine elaboration of ShawnModern coinage—
- SiddhanthOne who has accomplished a goal or is perfected, from Sanskrit roots meaning 'achieved' or 'established'Sanskrit—
- StellahA respelling of Stella, meaning 'star' in LatinModern coinage—
- SydnaFeminine form of Sidney, meaning 'wide island' or 'from Saint-Denis'English—
- SambaOf uncertain originPortuguese—
- SamnangOf uncertain meaningHebrew—
- SandarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaliceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShinikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- StatiaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SuanOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- SymiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SavhannaVariant of Savannah, meaning 'treeless plain' or 'open grassland'English—
- ScharleneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Charles or a blend of Sharon and MarleneEnglish—
- SenitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SophonieSophonie is a French form of the Hebrew name Zephaniah, meaning 'Yahweh has hidden' or 'Yahweh has treasuredFrench—
- SerriaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of SierraModern coinage—
- SevagOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShambriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShandeeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaquiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SabrynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SahvannaA modern respelling of Savannah, likely inspired by the grassy plains of the American Southeast or the city in GeorgiaModern coinage—
- ShabanaBelonging to the nightPersian—
- ShadeeOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- SabriyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a spelling variant of Sabriyya, an Arabic name meaning 'patient' or 'enduring'Arabic—
- SadonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShatishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SrijanOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- ShandiinBeautiful or sunshine, but the exact meaning is uncertainNative American—
- ShanequiaLikely a modern coinage blending the sounds of Shane and the popular -quia suffix, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- SharlynnProbably a blend of Sharon and Lynn, with Lynn meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall' in WelshModern coinage—
- ShenayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SouaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Shantaiof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShemiahPossibly a variant of Shemaya, a Hebrew name meaning 'heard by God' or 'God has heard'Hebrew—
- ShinitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShonetteDiminutive or feminine form of Shawn, which is the English form of Jean, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'Modern coinage—
- SyanThe meaning of Syan is uncertainModern coinage—
- SharickaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShayleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShekiraOf uncertain originArabic—
- SherionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShevelleUncertainModern coinage—
- Silvinafrom the forest, or a feminine form of Silvinus, itself derived from Latin silva meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'Latin—
- StanislawaShe who achieves glory or receives glorySlavic—
- SadariusA modern invented name, likely combining the popular suffix 'arius' with the name 'Sade' or similar soundsModern coinage—
- ShakiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawnikaDerived from Shawna (a feminine form of Shawn, itself from John) with the popular suffix -nikaModern coinage—
- ShyhiemOf uncertain or invented originModern coinage—
- StepfonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SteveyDiminutive of Steven or Stephanie, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'Modern coinage—
- ShantanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharethaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaterricaModern invented name, combining elements of names like Shaterria and Erica, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- ShavannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShayannOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine coinage inspired by names like Shay and AnnModern coinage—
- SheronicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaharahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Sharleyof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shirley or a feminine form of CharlesEnglish—
- ShawnmichaelA compound of the names Shawn and MichaelModern coinage—
- SheriannPossibly a combination of Sherry or Sheri with Ann, meaning 'dear' or 'grace', though the exact meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- Sherlondaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShezaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SkyannMeaning is unclearModern coinage—
- SoshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—