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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- StephonieCrowned one, of uncertain originModern coinage—
- SeligBlessed, happy, or fortunateGerman—
- ShakeeraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaunetteGod is gracious, feminine diminutive of Shaun (Irish form of John)Irish—
- ShequilaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the popular 'Sha-' prefix (as in Shaquille) with the sound of 'tequila' or influenced by the name 'LaKeisha'Modern coinage—
- ShirlaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Shirley or a blend of Cheryl and ShirleyEnglish—
- SiniyahOf uncertain meaning, possibly a modern coinage or variant of names like Saniyah or SinayaModern coinage—
- ShahedWitness, martyrArabic—
- ShathaOf debated meaningArabic—
- SherryannCompound of Sherry and Ann, thus 'dear beloved' or 'graceful beloved' depending on the source elementsModern coinage—
- SmaranRemembrance, mindfulness, or that which is rememberedSanskrit—
- SoundraOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Sondra or Sandra, which are short forms of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'English—
- SerenahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShakenyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaunteeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaydonModern invented name, likely a blend of Shay (Irish variant of Shea) and the popular suffix -donModern coinage—
- ShaquelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShavontaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawnnGod is graciousEnglish—
- SherayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShermikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShureeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SlyvesterOf debated meaningLatin—
- SteenStone, or of uncertain originScandinavian—
- StepheniFeminine form of Stephen, meaning crownEnglish—
- SusaneLily flower or roseFrench—
- SaafirOne who is honest, truthful, or a mediatorArabic—
- SaushaVariant of Sasha, typically a Russian diminutive of Alexandra or Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'Slavic—
- SavaughnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShahanaOf debated originPersian—
- SheraldOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShinekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SebertBright sea or victory-bright, of uncertain originEnglish—
- Seniyaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaquintaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShauntaviaModern coinage, likely a blend of Shawna or Shauna with the popular suffix -taviaModern coinage—
- ShivangiA name for the goddess Parvati, meaning "one who is part of Lord Shiva" or "belonging to ShivaSanskrit—
- ShoniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SorinaOf debated originSlavic—
- Stranof uncertain originModern coinage—
- SyrahThe name Syrah is adopted from the Syrah grape variety used in red wineModern coinage—
- SamiyyahExalted, lofty, or sublimeArabic—
- SegundoSecond (as in the second-born child)Spanish—
- SehamForgiveness, pardon, or to be forgivingArabic—
- Semiyahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- SemyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharrondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SollyDiminutive of Solomon, meaning 'peace'Hebrew—
- Sonikafull of golden light or beautifulSanskrit—
- SameenOf debated originArabic—
- ScarlettroseScarlettrose is a modern compound name combining Scarlett (from the English word for a bright red color, derived from Old French 'escarlate') and Rose (from the flower name, from Latin 'rosa')Modern coinage—
- ShakeetaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShakinahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShelbiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShondreaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- StanaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- SantoshContentment, satisfaction, or happinessSanskrit—
- SaqibOne who poursArabic—
- ShadmanOf debated originPersian—
- Shanikkaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ShantaraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SheneaLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Sheena or a blend of She- and -nea, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- StarlenaLikely a blend of the word "star" with the name Lena or a similar suffixModern coinage—
- Suzzaneof uncertain originHebrew—
- SeleniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaelyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining the sounds of names like Shay and KayleeModern coinage—
- ShaquetaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- SharifahNoble, distinguished, or honored, typically used as a feminine form of SharifArabic—
- Shaterriaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaundreaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine coinage combining elements of Shawn (from Sean) and the popular suffix -drea (from Andrea)Modern coinage—
- SherhondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SilenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShareeceModern invented name, possibly a variant of Sharee or Cherise, or a blend of 'share' and the -eece suffixModern coinage—
- SharnieceCombination of the prefix Shar- (from names like Sharon or Shannon) and the suffix -ie or -iece, fashionable in African American namingModern coinage—
- ShoniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShuntaeModern coinage, likely combining the prefix 'Shun-' (from names like Shannon or Shawn) with the fashionable suffix '-tae', without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- ShyquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SadeenOne meaning is "blessed" or "auspicious" in ArabicArabic—
- SharlenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaydeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShikiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Stephaninecrown or garlandGreek—
- SabreaModern coinage of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of SabrinaModern coinage—
- Sanazfull of grace or elegancePersian—
- Shemiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShunteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawnyaGod is graciousIrish—
- ShealeighOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of names like Shea and LeighModern coinage—
- ShrestaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SiearaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaharraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SanjnaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- ShaniraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShantayaLikely a modern invented name, possibly blending elements of names like Shana or Taya, or inspired by the soundModern coinage—
- ShuntelA modern invented name, likely formed from the popular 'Shan-' or 'Shaun-' sound combined with the fashionable '-el' suffixModern coinage—
- SkylynneA modern invented name, likely a variant of Skylin, inspired by the sky and the -lynne suffixModern coinage—
- SlatonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SureshLord of the gods, an epithet of the Hindu god IndraSanskrit—
- SanjuanSaint JohnSpanish—
- ShamarieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaminaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaniquiaCombination of the prefix 'Sha-' and the name Nikkia, sometimes associated with the Arabic name Shaniqua meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- ShelbylynnFrom the combination of the names Shelby and LynnModern coinage—
- SherelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShermekaMost likely a modern invented name, probably a combination of Sher- (from names like Sherry or Cheryl) and the popular suffix -eka or -icaModern coinage—
- ShyniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SibbieDiminutive of Sibyl, meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'English—
- SitlaliOf uncertain originNative American—
- SkeeterNickname based on the insect "mosquito" or on the Scottish word "skeet" meaning nimble or swiftModern coinage—
- SelynaA variant of Selena, which is of uncertain origin but often associated with the Greek moon goddess Selene, meaning 'moon'Modern coinage—
- ShakeaLikely a modern invented name, possibly derived from or inspired by the name Shakira or similar-sounding names, with no settled meaningModern coinage—
- ShakeshaModern invented name, likely a blend of the popular prefix Sha- and the fashionable suffix -kesha, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- ShakirraVariant of Shakira, meaning 'grateful' in Arabic, though the spelling with double 'r' is a distinct modern coinageModern coinage—
- ShalahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanardOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SigismundVictory-protectionGerman—
- SagrarioTabernacle (the receptacle for the Eucharist in Catholic churches)Spanish—
- ShainnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaquonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SheliseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SigmondVictory protection, from the Old German elements 'sigu' (victory) and 'mund' (protection)German—
- SkylinnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Shernitaof uncertain origin, likely an elaborated form of names like Sheree or Sherry with the suffix -itaModern coinage—
- ShivonOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern respelling of names like Siobhan or a variant of ShivaModern coinage—
- SareeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SarenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SeaverOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ShahidaWitness, martyr, or one who bears witness to faithArabic—
- ShaquantaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinage combining the prefix Sha- with the name Quanta or the element -quantaModern coinage—
- ShaunitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminization of Shaun or Shawna with the Spanish diminutive suffix -itaModern coinage—
- ShitalCool, calm, or composedSanskrit—
- ShizuoA quiet man, from the Japanese words 'shizu' (quiet) and 'o' (man or husband)Japanese—
- SibleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SanjitVictorious, triumphant, one who has conqueredSanskrit—
- SatoriaUncertainModern coinage—
- SavanhaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalondraCombination of the prefix Sha- and the name Londa or a variant of Shalonda, possibly an elaborated form of SharonModern coinage—
- SherileeOf uncertain origin, likely a combination of the names Sherry and LeeModern coinage—
- ShojiOf uncertain originJapanese—
- SkylurVariant spelling of Skyler, which is derived from a Dutch surname meaning 'scholar' or 'shield'Modern coinage—
- Smitasmiling oneSanskrit—
- StachiaRespelled variant of Stacia, a feminine form of Eustace, meaning 'fruitful' or 'productive'English—
- StarskyOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinage inspired by the surname of a fictional detectiveModern coinage—
- SevilleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShameerDerived from Arabic, meaning one who is luminous or shiningArabic—
- ShamilaOf debated originArabic—
- ShawndreaCombination of Shawn and Andrea, suggesting a blend of the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'manly' or 'brave'Modern coinage—
- SheeraOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Shira or an Anglicized form of a Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'relative'Hebrew—
- ShwandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Sieof uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with Sieg-German—
- Stefhaniecrown, garlandEnglish—
- SantasiaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- SavahnaModern variant of Savannah, likely inspired by the city in Georgia or the grassy plain, but the name's meaning is not directly etymologicalModern coinage—
- SeattlePlace name derived from the city of Seattle, named after Chief Si'ahl of the Duwamish tribeModern coinage—
- ShenicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SreejaOne who is prosperous or victoriousSanskrit—
- StephaunCrownEnglish—
- SteshaDiminutive of Stacey, derived from Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection'English—
- SeletaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanessaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShoichiA common Japanese given name with various meanings depending on the kanji characters used, such as 'first son' or 'soaring one'Japanese—
- SmokeyNickname referring to smoke, often given to someone with a smoky complexion or a firefighterModern coinage—
- StephaieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SunjaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SecilyA variant spelling of Cecilia, which is the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, derived from Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind'English—
- SherriannCompound of Sherri (from Sharon or Cher) and Ann, meaning "beloved grace" or "dear graceEnglish—
- SuriahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaminOf debated meaningArabic—
- SanjithVictoriousSanskrit—
- SavannahaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ShadasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharnayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SherithaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Sharita, itself a form of the Spanish name Charo, meaning 'rose', or a modern feminine coinage based on SherryModern coinage—
- SkiA modern invented name, likely derived from the phonetic element 'ski' or as a short form of names like Skyler, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- SneijderOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SamekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShadayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShauneeModern coinage, likely a respelling of Shauna or Shawna influenced by the popular '-ee' suffixModern coinage—
- ShelethaPossibly a modern coined name, of uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- ShevawnAnglicized form of Siobhán, which is the Irish form of Joan, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Irish—
- SpikeSharp, pointed object, used as a nickname for a tall, thin person or someone with a quick temperModern coinage—
- ShaquileOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShellseaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a phonetic variant or respelling of AshleyModern coinage—
- SolangelAngel of the sunSpanish—
- SeatonSettlement by the seaEnglish—
- SenyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SevernOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ShalaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SopheapWealth, prosperity, or abundanceModern coinage—
- SrithaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- SahalieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SarahlynnCombination of Sarah (Hebrew for 'princess') and Lynn (Welsh for 'lake' or English short form of Linda)Modern coinage—
- SeithMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- SelsoOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with Sel- or a variant of CelsoItalian—
- Shaferof uncertain originGerman—