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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- SteveGarland, crownGreek105
- ShaeOf debated originIrish104
- SamariaA feminine variant of Samaria, the ancient region of central IsraelHebrew104
- ScotlandOf uncertain originModern coinage102
- SusieLily, rose, or simply a diminutive of SusanEnglish101
- StarA celestial body that shines in the night sky, also used as a given nameModern coinage101
- SahanaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit 'sah' meaning 'enduring' or 'patience'Sanskrit101
- SonyaWisdom, skill, or clevernessGreek100
- SadeOf Yoruba origin, Sade means 'crown' or 'honor bestowed upon a personAfrican100
- SuriOf uncertain originHebrew100
- SimchaJoy, gladnessHebrew99
- SaharaDesert, wildernessArabic98
- ShanayaGift of GodSanskrit97
- SoulThe spiritual or immaterial essence of a person, often used as a modern virtue-inspired nameModern coinage96
- SavionA modern invented name, possibly derived from the biblical name Savio or a combination of Sav- and -ionModern coinage95
- SaiOf uncertain originSanskrit93
- SalomonPeaceful, or derived from the Hebrew word for peace (shalom)Hebrew92
- ShivOne who brings auspiciousnessSanskrit92
- SamairaEnchanting or captivating, often said to mean 'moonlight' or 'goddess of love' in SanskritSanskrit92
- SuleimanMan of peace, peacefulArabic91
- SiobhanGod is graciousIrish90
- ShaindyOf uncertain originEnglish90
- ScotlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage90
- SanaaArtwork, beauty, brilliance, or radianceArabic89
- SamarOne of several possible origins: in Arabic, 'conversation under the moon' or 'evening companion'Arabic89
- SyrusOf uncertain originPersian88
- SabineSabine is the feminine form of Sabinus, referring to the Sabine people of ancient ItalyLatin87
- SiannaVariant spelling of Sienna, ultimately derived from the Italian city Siena, but often associated with the reddish-brown pigment siennaModern coinage87
- StephanCrown, garlandGreek86
- SymereOf uncertain originModern coinage86
- SinaiPlace name referring to the Sinai Peninsula, of uncertain originHebrew85
- SamiyaExalted, lofty, or high (possible Arabic origin)Arabic84
- SuryOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Suri (Hebrew: 'my princess') or a feminine form of Surya (Sanskrit: 'sun')Modern coinage83
- SaviorOne who saves or deliversModern coinage83
- SusanaLily or roseSpanish82
- SaylaPossibly a modern invented name, blending sounds from names like Kayla or Layla, or a variant of Saila (Finnish for 'shining')Modern coinage80
- SwaydeOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- ShaunGod is graciousIrish79
- ShylaOf uncertain originModern coinage79
- ShiraSong or poem in HebrewHebrew79
- SairaNoble, excellent, or princessArabic79
- SkylahVariant of Skyla, a modern feminine name derived from the English word skyModern coinage79
- ShulemPeace, wholeness, or completenessHebrew79
- SheylaOf uncertain originModern coinage78
- StrattonFrom an English surname meaning 'settlement on a Roman road'English78
- SitaraStarSanskrit78
- SavaniOf uncertain originSanskrit78
- SumayaHigh-born, exalted, or elevatedArabic76
- SayuriLittle lily (Japanese origin, from 小 'small' + 百合 'lily')Japanese76
- SolenneReligious solemnity, deriving from the Latin 'sollemnis' meaning solemn or festiveFrench76
- SuzanneLily rose or graceful lilyFrench75
- ShainaGod is graciousHebrew75
- SiaraOf uncertain originModern coinage75
- SafiaPure, clear, or sincereArabic75
- SamariOf debated originModern coinage74
- SanviGoddess LakshmiSanskrit74
- SaniyaRadiant, brilliant, or majestic, of uncertain precise meaningArabic73
- SkaiSky (the heavens or firmament), used as a given name in modern timesModern coinage73
- SoulineOf uncertain originModern coinage73
- ShaynaBeautiful, handsome, goodHebrew72
- SherlynOf uncertain originModern coinage72
- SamiaA debated meaningArabic72
- SafwanOf uncertain originArabic72
- SariyaOf uncertain originModern coinage71
- SerayahProbably a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Seraphina or inspired by the Hebrew seraphim (fiery ones)Modern coinage71
- SaveahOf uncertain originModern coinage71
- SolaniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage71
- Simea71
- ShaniaI'm on my way, of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Ojibwe phraseNative American70
- SusannahLily or rose, though the exact meaning is debatedHebrew70
- SyedaHonored lady or noblewomanArabic70
- SableDerived from the English word for a small, dark-furred carnivorous mammal (Martes zibellina), valued for its luxurious black furEnglish70
- StilesFrom a surname meaning 'steps' or 'stiles' (a set of steps over a fence)English70
- SanthiagoSaint James, or possibly a blend of Santiago and other namesSpanish70
- SahariMeaning uncertainModern coinage70
- SameerA companion in the evening, also one who entertains or tells stories at nightArabic69
- SamirahEntertaining companion or windArabic69
- SabinaA woman from the Sabine tribe of ancient ItalyLatin68
- ShifraDerived from the Hebrew word meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair'Hebrew68
- SandyDiminutive of Alexander (defending men) or Sandra (defender of mankind)Scottish67
- ShayanWorthy, deserving, or excellent in PersianPersian67
- SirA title of honor or respect used as a given name, primarily in the United StatesModern coinage66
- SahasraThousandSanskrit66
- SylusA modern invented name, likely a blend of Syl- (as in Sylvester or Sylvia) and the popular suffix -us, or possibly a variant of SilasModern coinage66
- SheilaSheila is an anglicized form of Síle, the Irish Gaelic form of Cecilia, meaning 'blind'Irish65
- SilverFrom the precious metal silver, symbolizing brightness and valueEnglish65
- SimaTreasure, or precious thingPersian65
- ScottiFrom Scotland or ScottishScottish65
- ScarlethVariant of Scarlett, likely derived from the English word for the red colorEnglish65
- SadiyaFortunate, lucky, or prosperousArabic65
- SylvesterOf the forestLatin64
- ShaanOf debated originSanskrit64
- StarrStar, the celestial bodyEnglish63
- SylisOf uncertain originModern coinage63
- ShmielGod has heardHebrew63
- SubhanGlorified, exalted (Arabic: subḥān, as in Subḥān Allāh, 'Glory be to God')Arabic63
- SufyanOne who moves swiftlyArabic63
- ShreyaBeautiful, prosperous, or favorableSanskrit62
- SenaOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- SahilGuide, leader, or one who is on the right pathArabic62
- SolianaSun or sunlight, possibly a combination of Sol (sun) and Anna (grace) or a feminine form of SolianModern coinage62
- SevynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage62
- SekaiA Japanese word meaning 'world' or 'the world,' also used as a given name in various culturesJapanese62
- SelmaSecure, protected, or safeScandinavian61
- SuzannaLily, rose, or graceful lilyHebrew61
- SkarlettVariant spelling of Scarlet, referring to a bright red color or a type of rich clothEnglish61
- SulaymanMan of peaceArabic61
- StorieOf uncertain originModern coinage61
- SalimSafe, sound, perfectArabic60
- SymirLikely a modern invented nameModern coinage60
- StaceyOf uncertain originEnglish59
- SiddharthOne who has achieved his aimSanskrit59
- SaadGood fortune, happiness, or successArabic59
- SanayaOne possible meaning is 'radiant' or 'brilliant', derived from Persian roots (like 'sanā' meaning 'splendor'), though it is also associated with a Sanskrit origin meaning 'best' or 'excellent'Persian59
- Sakinapeace, tranquilityArabic59
- SamarthOne who is capable, efficient, or ableSanskrit59
- SayaOf uncertain originJapanese59
- Stephanycrown, garlandGreek58
- SakuraCherry blossomJapanese58
- SalahRighteousness, goodness, peace, or reconciliationArabic58
- SerenStar, of uncertain origin, possibly from Welsh or a modern coinage influenced by similar namesWelsh58
- SanovaOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- SunshineSunshine refers to the light and warmth of the sun, and as a given name it connotes brightness and cheerfulnessModern coinage57
- SakariOf uncertain originScandinavian57
- SorinOf uncertain originSlavic57
- SamarahOf uncertain originModern coinage56
- SeraphineFiery ones, derived from the Hebrew word seraphim, the highest order of angels in Judeo-Christian traditionHebrew56
- ShloimyA Yiddish diminutive of Shlomo (Solomon), meaning 'peace'Hebrew56
- ScottlynnA feminine compound name formed from Scott and the popular suffix -lynn, suggesting a Scottish origin or connectionModern coinage56
- StefanyCrown, garlandGreek55
- SebastienFrom the Latin 'Sebastianus', meaning 'man from Sebastia', an ancient city in Asia Minor named from the Greek 'sebastos' meaning 'venerable'French55
- SalehRighteous, good, virtuous, or pious in ArabicArabic55
- SonoraOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- SaishaOne possible meaning is 'truth' or 'honesty' in Sanskrit, but the exact derivation is uncertainSanskrit55
- SelineOf uncertain originGreek55
- Salmansafe, peaceful, secureArabic54
- SuttynSuttyn is a modern invented name, likely a feminine variant of Sutton, which originally meant 'southern settlement' in Old EnglishModern coinage54
- Sylo54
- StuartSteward, keeper of the estate or householdScottish53
- SaleemSound, flawless, or secureArabic53
- Suryathe sun, a solar deity in Hindu traditionSanskrit53
- SaylerOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- SahilyOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- Saelof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Sayel or a modern coinageModern coinage53
- StefanoCrown, garlandItalian52
- SukiBeloved or loved oneJapanese52
- SandroDefender of mankindItalian51
- StrykerOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- SicilyFrom the Mediterranean island of Sicily, possibly from Greek 'Sikelia'English51
- SofiyaOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Sophia meaning "wisdom" in GreekGreek51
- ShayleeOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- SkyleeSkylee is a modern invented name combining the word 'sky' with the popular suffix '-lee'Modern coinage50
- Selimpeaceful, safeArabic50
- SahibCompanion, friend, lord, or masterArabic50
- SenecaOf uncertain originLatin49
- StoneyMeaning uncertainEnglish49
- SparrowSongbird of the family Passeridae, often associated with freedom and small sizeEnglish49
- SaoriA common interpretation is 'blossom' or 'weave,' but the specific meaning depends on the kanji characters used to write itJapanese49
- ShamsSun, a celestial body in the skyArabic49
- ShaddaiAlmighty, one of the Hebrew names for God meaning 'the Almighty'Hebrew49
- SayoriOf uncertain originJapanese49
- SammieOften used as a diminutive of Samuel or Samantha, with the meaning derived from those names: 'God has heard' (Samuel) or debated origin (Samantha)English48
- SaeedBlessed, happy, or fortunateArabic48
- SianaOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- ShylohOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- SlateOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- SilvanaOf the forestLatin47
- SholomPeace, wholeness, or well-beingHebrew47
- SheldonOne who lives on a hill or a steep slopeEnglish46
- StephonOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- ShlokA hymn or verse, especially from Hindu scriptureSanskrit46
- SwaraMelody, musical note, or tone in Indian classical musicSanskrit46
- SudaisBlessed, fortunate, or prosperous, derived from the Arabic root s-d-s meaning 'six'Arabic46
- SolaiMeaning uncertainModern coinage46
- ShayneGod is graciousIrish45
- SirenaEnchantress, or mermaidGreek45
- SilvioFrom the Latin name Silvius, meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodlandItalian45
- SolaraOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- ShineFrom the English word meaning to emit light or be radiantModern coinage45
- Sumayyahigh, elevated, exaltedArabic45
- SimonaOne who hears or is heard, or God has heardItalian44
- SelvinPossibly a variant of Selwyn, derived from an English surname meaning 'manor house friend'English44
- SiahOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- ShriyanOf uncertain originSanskrit44
- ShaquilleHandsome or well-formedArabic43
- SaharDawn or daybreak in Arabic, Persian, and HebrewArabic43
- SarayPalace, castleHebrew43
- Sinclairof uncertain originFrench43
- SahirCompanion, friend, or magician (etymology debated)Arabic43
- SapphiraA variant of Sapphira, meaning 'sapphire' or 'precious stone'English43
- ShlomeDerived from the Hebrew word for peace, shalomHebrew43
- SamoraOf uncertain meaningArabic43
- SamayTimeSanskrit43
- ShivaayA name derived from the Hindu god Shiva, possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'blessed'Sanskrit43
- SonderCoined based on the concept of the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as one's ownModern coinage43
- Siyara43
- Syreese43
- ShreeGoddess LakshmiSanskrit42
- SionOf uncertain originWelsh42
- SabirPatient, enduringArabic42