American Baby Names
There are 49 American baby names in this collection, including 19 boy names and 30 girl names, each with its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States. American baby names are the invented ones — surnames turned into first names, spellings reworked, sounds borrowed and recombined into something new.
All American Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adalyn | Girl | American | Noble |
| Adalynn | Girl | American | Noble |
| Adelyn | Girl | American | Noble |
| Adelynn | Girl | American | Noble |
| Aliana | Girl | American | Noble, bright |
| Alora | Girl | American | Radiant, shining |
| Aniyah | Girl | American | Exalted, noble one |
| Ariyah | Girl | American | Lioness, exalted one |
| Avianna | Girl | American | Bird-like, from Ava |
| Braelynn | Girl | American | Blend of Brae and Lynn |
| Brynlee | Girl | Welsh/American | From the hillside |
| Caden | Boy | Irish/American | Spirit of battle, fighter |
| Cali | Girl | American | Short form of California/Calliope |
| Cayden | Boy | American | Modern blend, fighter |
| Darla | Girl | American | Darling |
| Ensley | Girl | American | One's own meadow (from Ainsley) |
| Gracelyn | Girl | American | Blend of Grace and Lynn |
| Haisley | Girl | American | Hay meadow (blend of Hailey and Paisley) |
| Jace | Boy | American | Healer |
| Jaden | Boy | American | God has heard, thankful |
| Jalen | Boy | American | Combination name, invented |
| Jamari | Boy | American | Modern blend of Ja and Amari |
| Janelle | Girl | American | God is gracious |
| Jayce | Boy | American | Healer |
| Jayceon | Boy | American | Modern form of Jason and Jace |
| JaydenPopular | Boy | American/Hebrew | God has heard, thankful |
| Jayla | Girl | American | Modern blend of Jay and Kayla |
| Jaylani | Girl | American | Heavenly |
| Jaylen | Boy | American | Combination name |
| Jazlyn | Girl | American | Modern blend of Jazz and Lynn |
| Kaden | Boy | American | Companion; fighter |
| Kaiden | Boy | American | Companion; fighter |
| Kaisley | Girl | American | Vigilant; meadow |
| Kamari | Boy | American | Moonlike; guardian |
| Kasen | Boy | American | Vigorous, brave |
| Kash | Boy | American | Hollow; money |
| Kashton | Boy | American | Blend of Cash and Ashton |
| Kayden | Boy | American | Companion; fighter |
| Kayla | Girl | American | Narrow strait; keeper of the keys |
| Kaylee | Girl | American | Pure; slender |
| Kehlani | Girl | Hawaiian/American | The heavens, sky |
| Kylo | Boy | American | Modern name from Star Wars |
| Lakelynn | Girl | American | From the lake |
| MaverickPopular | Boy | American English | Independent, unbranded |
| Miley | Girl | American | Smiley |
| Nevaeh | Girl | American | Heaven (reversed) |
| Nyla | Girl | Arabic, American (modern usage) | Winner; linked to the Nile River |
| Raelynn | Girl | American | Graceful ewe |
| Tiana | Girl | American | Princess, follower of Christ |
American Boy Names
19 american boy names with meanings and origins.
...and 11 more american boy names in the table above.
American Girl Names
30 american girl names with meanings and origins.
...and 22 more american girl names in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many American baby names are there?
This collection lists 49 American names, including 19 boy names and 30 girl names. Each one carries its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States.
What makes a name American?
American baby names are the invented ones — surnames turned into first names, spellings reworked, sounds borrowed and recombined into something new.
Are American names popular in the United States?
Popularity varies name by name rather than by origin. Every entry here links to its own page, where the US rank, the number of births in the latest year and the peak year are shown when the Social Security Administration publishes them.