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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8,534 of 8,534 S-names match
S-names in 2025
Showing 3,401–3,600 of 8,534
- ShakeviaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanekquaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements of names like Shane and -equaModern coinage—
- ShantaleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanticeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShelandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SudaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SanjivFull of lifeSanskrit—
- SeiraSeira is a Japanese name meaning 'clear' or 'pure' or sometimes 'star', depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- ShahrzadChild of the city or city-born (a typical Persian compound name)Persian—
- SumedhA learned or intelligent personSanskrit—
- SanjaOf debated origin, possibly a short form of Aleksandra or a variant of SanjaSlavic—
- SenoviaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ShadrackUncertainEnglish—
- ShaquinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawneenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawondaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Shawna and WandaModern coinage—
- SujataOf good caste, well-born, or nobleSanskrit—
- SybelA variant spelling of the Greek name Sybil, meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'Greek—
- SynethiaOf uncertain origin or meaningModern coinage—
- SeyedA title of respect meaning 'master' or 'lord', traditionally used for descendants of the Prophet MuhammadArabic—
- ShanayeThe name Shanaye is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShavelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShonitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SoffiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SohilA variant of Sohail, meaning 'bright' or 'shining' (the star Canopus)Arabic—
- SostenesOf uncertain originGreek—
- SafireA modern invented name, likely derived from the gemstone sapphireModern coinage—
- SharnettaCombination of the prefix Shar- with suffix -etta, likely formed from names like Sharon or Sharonda and the feminine diminutive -ettaModern coinage—
- ShewandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SitlalyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern elaboration or variant of a Nahuatl name meaning 'star'Modern coinage—
- SwansonSon of SwanEnglish—
- SadikTruthful, honest, or sincereArabic—
- Sarynaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanequeInvented name, likely a respelling of Shanique or a combination of Shane and the -ique suffixModern coinage—
- SheyannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShiquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShironOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SimrinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SundiataOf uncertain originAfrican—
- SallyanneProbably a combination of Sally and Anne, thus 'princess' (Sally as a diminutive of Sarah) and 'grace' or 'favored' (Anne from Hannah)Modern coinage—
- SayeedForm of Sayyid, an honorific title meaning 'lord' or 'master' in Arabic, used for descendants of the Prophet MuhammadArabic—
- Shafterof uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of the surname Shafter, which may derive from an Old English place name meaning 'sheep pasture'English—
- ShakerriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaneraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaqueraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharniseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShatoraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Shavellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShawntezOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShelieVariant of Shelley, which likely means 'clearing on a bank' or 'ledge meadow' in Old English, but the meaning is debatedEnglish—
- SummerlynnA coined name combining the season Summer with the suffix -lynn, suggesting warmth and a lyrical qualityModern coinage—
- Sylwiafrom the forestLatin—
- Sanuelof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of SamuelModern coinage—
- SatoyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SejlaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- ShakeitaPossibly a modern invented name, with no clear etymological meaningModern coinage—
- ShaquelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShlondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SholondaLikely a modern coinage combining the sounds of names like Sharon, Yolanda, or Sheree, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- ShynaOf debated originEnglish—
- SircharlesOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SabrieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaywardDerived from an English surname meaning 'victory protector' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- SchonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SephiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShadieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharmelCombination of Sharon and the popular suffix -mel, or possibly a variant of CharmaineModern coinage—
- ShatoniaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ShawnelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShivankPart of Lord Shiva, a devotee of ShivaSanskrit—
- ShivonneGod is graciousIrish—
- ShonyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SiprianoA Spanish form of Cyprian, meaning 'from Cyprus'Spanish—
- StinaShort form of Kristina, meaning 'follower of Christ'Scandinavian—
- SyleenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SalisaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- SanaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SarabellaCombination of Sara and Bella, often interpreted as 'princess' or 'beautiful'Modern coinage—
- ShaasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalaineDerived from the French name Chantal, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder', or possibly a blend of names like Shala and ElaineModern coinage—
- SkyelynA modern invented name, likely a combination of Sky and LynModern coinage—
- SakaeFlourish, prosper, or gloryJapanese—
- SamauriOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name inspired by the Japanese word 'samurai' (warrior), possibly influenced by the name Samurai or a blend of Sam and MaoriModern coinage—
- Sargentservant, officer, or one who serves, from the Old French title sergentEnglish—
- SharesaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending elements of names like Sharon and Teresa or inspired by similar-sounding namesModern coinage—
- SharlettPossibly a variant of Charlotte, which is the feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ShatiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShylinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SacoyaProbably an invented modern nameModern coinage—
- ShabreaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShameckaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Shandaleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaquaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShatarraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShuntayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SolmonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SomaliaThis name is taken from the country Somalia, meaning 'land of the Somali peopleModern coinage—
- SumireA Japanese name meaning 'violet' (the flower)Japanese—
- SuprenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaagarOcean or sea, often symbolizing vastness and depthSanskrit—
- SamanthanA modern invented name, likely a blend of Samantha or Samuel with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- SankalpA vow, resolution, or determination, often with a spiritual or solemn connotation in Hindu contextsSanskrit—
- SantoriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanethaModern coinage, likely a blend of Shane or Shauna with the fashionable suffix -etha, as in AltheaModern coinage—
- ShaynahOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SmrithiMemory or that which is remembered, from SanskritSanskrit—
- SouOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SpyridonOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek 'spyris' meaning 'basket' or 'spyridion' meaning 'small basket'Greek—
- SamariyaSamariya is a modern name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative respelling or elaboration of Samara or a feminine form of SamariModern coinage—
- SarrinahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SebaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ShalayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Shetaraof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShonikaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Shawna or SoniaModern coinage—
- Skyrahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- SolitaLittle sun or solitarySpanish—
- SoniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- StarlettaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the word 'star' with the popular feminine suffix -ettaModern coinage—
- SyritaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Syvillaof uncertain originEnglish—
- SalleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SatsukiMay be interpreted as 'fifth month' or 'early summer'Japanese—
- SerrenaMost likely a modern respelling of Serena, meaning 'serene' or 'calm', from Latin 'serenus'Modern coinage—
- ShabreeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalayahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShantilOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShatonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ShimaGenerally thought to mean 'island' or 'beach' in JapaneseJapanese—
- SiniyaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- SkylierVariant of Skyler, which is a respelling of Schuyler, meaning 'scholar'Modern coinage—
- SomaraProbably a modern feminine coinage, possibly influenced by names like Samara, Tamara, or SomervilleModern coinage—
- SunyaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'empty' or 'void'Sanskrit—
- SuprinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Savirof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShadaviaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharonleeCombination of Sharon and Lee, with Sharon derived from Hebrew 'Sharon' meaning 'plain' or 'flat land', and Lee from Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'English—
- SibleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- SkiiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SmayanThe name is of Sanskrit origin and means 'one who is gentle' or 'modest'Sanskrit—
- SonniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SrihariThe name Srihari is a combination of two Sanskrit words: 'Sri' meaning 'prosperity' or 'glory' and 'Hari' meaning 'one who takes away' or a name for the god VishnuSanskrit—
- SrutiA musical pitch or note in Indian classical musicSanskrit—
- StarleeCombination of the word 'star' and the suffix '-lee', evoking a celestial or bright associationModern coinage—
- SavanOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- ShadanaPossibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ShalikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShayonOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- SherryllVariant of Sheryl, itself a feminine form of the name Sherwin or a combination of Sherry and -yl suffixEnglish—
- ShinKorean origin, meaning 'trust' or 'belief', also a Japanese name meaning 'new' or 'true' depending on the kanjiJapanese—
- SriDerived from Sanskrit 'śrī', meaning 'prosperity, wealth, radiance, beauty'Sanskrit—
- StalinOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the adopted surname of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, which itself means 'man of steel' (from Russian stal 'steel')Modern coinage—
- Stpehaniecrown, garlandGreek—
- SakiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Sanskriticulture, civilizationSanskrit—
- SaphiaVariant of Sophia, meaning wisdom, or of Safiya, meaning pureModern coinage—
- SarissaUncertainModern coinage—
- SavitaGoddess Saraswati, or one who is full of essenceSanskrit—
- SedaleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShakyiaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ShalonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalundaA variant of Shalonda, which is a blend of Sha- (from Sharon or similar) and -londa/laundaModern coinage—
- ShaquelaOf invented originModern coinage—
- ShaquishaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- SherlyneCombination of Sheryl or Shirley with the feminine suffix -ineModern coinage—
- ShunaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shona or a form of the Gaelic name SiúnModern coinage—
- SteinStone or rock, from German and Dutch surnames originally meaning 'stone'German—
- Schellyof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of ShelleyModern coinage—
- ShaletaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShaquellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SaiquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Sanoeof uncertain originHawaiian—
- ShantikaDerived from Sanskrit शान्ति (shānti) meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility'Modern coinage—
- SharilynnCombination of the names Sharon and Lyn, meaning 'plain' and 'lake' respectively, or a variant of SharleenModern coinage—
- ShavetteUncertainModern coinage—
- ShawniqueModern invented name, likely a blend of Shawn (an Anglicized form of Sean, from John) with the fashionable suffix -iqueModern coinage—
- StormeA variant spelling of Storm, referring to a violent weather disturbanceModern coinage—
- SunshyneVariant spelling of Sunshine, meaning the bright light of the sunModern coinage—
- SacheenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShalandriaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Sha- with the suffix -andria, possibly influenced by names like Alexandria or ShalandaModern coinage—
- ShaliahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShamelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShanquitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SharadAutumn or the autumn season, often associated with the Hindu season of Sharad RituSanskrit—
- ShevaunGod is graciousIrish—
- ShirlenaCombination of Shirley and Lena, or a feminine elaboration of ShirleyModern coinage—
- Sudikshaone who is pure or virtuousSanskrit—
- SahithOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- SatrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SebastyanOf debated originModern coinage—
- SeverinaA feminine form of Severino, ultimately derived from Latin 'severus' meaning 'stern' or 'serious'Latin—
- ShadawnCombination of the prefix Sha- and the name Dawn, implying 'dawn'Modern coinage—
- ShaliciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ShariqOne who is noble, honest, or of high characterArabic—
- ShirleBright meadowEnglish—
- ShrileyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- SpyrosSeal or young animalGreek—