Baby Names Starting With N
N is the 11th most common starting letter for baby names in the US — 3.3% of babies given a top-1,000 name have one. Nora and Noah lead the way.
How popular is the letter N?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
N names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the N names gaining ground.
Where N names come from
Origins of the N names in the top 1,000. Hebrew leads with 16.
All baby names starting with N
1,622 names found
Na
Graceful or delicate
Naama
Pleasant, beautiful, or delightful
Naamah
Pleasant, beautiful, or delightful
Naaman
Pleasantness, beauty, or delight
Naara
Young woman or girl
Naarah
Girl, maiden, or young woman
Naasia
Rare; one who is delicate or soft
Naasir
Helper, protector, or supporter
Naason
Enchanter or serpent
Naava
Beautiful, pleasant, or delightful
Naavya
New, modern, or praiseworthy
Naaya
Fresh, new, or radiant
Naaz
Pride, delicacy, or elegance
Naazir
Observer, supervisor, or one who warns
Naba
Great news, announcement, or tidings
Nabeeha
Noble, intelligent, or distinguished
Nabeel
Noble, distinguished, or honorable
Nabi
Prophet or butterfly
Nabiha
Noble, eminent, or intelligent
Nabil
Noble, high-born, or honorable
Baby names starting with N: common questions
What is the most popular baby name starting with N?
Nora is the most popular girls' name starting with N (#20 in the US), and Noah is the most popular boys' name (#2), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are baby names starting with N?
N is the 11th most common starting letter for baby names in the US. 86,843 babies — 3.3% of those given a top-1,000 name in 2025 — received a name beginning with N, across 51 different names.
Which N names are getting more popular?
Nico, Noa, Nayeli, Navy, Nalani are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
Where do N baby names come from?
Among N names in the top 1,000, the most common origins are Hebrew (16 names), Greek (13 names), Latin (13 names).