Baby Girl Names That Start With N
N-names sound crisp and contained: Noah, Nora, Nathan, Naomi. Hebrew classics anchor the letter — Noah has spent years at or near No. 1 for boys — with Irish entries like Nora and Nolan and Latin picks close behind. This page narrows the letter to 153 girl names, where American, English and Hebrew origins run strongest. Nora (No. 20) and Nova (No. 46) are the most popular N girl names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Girl Names That Start With N List
153 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Nova
Meaning: New or star explosion
Origin: Latin
#2
Nancy
Meaning: Grace; Ann diminutive
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#3
Nora
Meaning: Honour or light
Origin: Latin / Greek
#4
Nellie
Meaning: Light, torch, or bright one through Helen and Eleanor roots
Origin: English nickname
#5
Nevaeh
Meaning: Heaven spelled backwards
Origin: Modern American
#6
Nina
Meaning: Little girl or grace
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#7
Noor
Meaning: Light
Origin: Arabic
#8
Niamh
Meaning: Bright or radiant
Origin: Irish
#9
Nyla
Meaning: Winner or Nile-associated modern name
Origin: Arabic / modern English
#10
Naomi
Meaning: Pleasantness
Origin: Hebrew
#11
Nola
Meaning: White shoulder, noble, or New Orleans short form depending on usage
Origin: Irish / Latin / American place name
#12
Noa
Meaning: Motion
Origin: Hebrew
#13
Norah
Meaning: Honor or light
Origin: Irish / Latin / Greek
#14
Nusaybah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#15
Natalia
Meaning: Birthday of the Lord
Origin: Latin
#16
Nia
Meaning: Purpose
Origin: Swahili / Welsh
#17
Nicole
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: French / Greek
#18
Nylah
Meaning: Winner or Nile-associated modern name; Nyla variant
Origin: Arabic / modern English
#19
Nell
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#20
Neriah
Meaning: Lamp of Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#21
Nelly
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#22
Nadia
Meaning: Hope
Origin: Slavic / Arabic
#23
Natalie
Meaning: Birthday of the Lord
Origin: Latin
#24
Navy
Meaning: Navy blue or naval force
Origin: English word name
#25
Naya
Meaning: New, purpose, or flowing depending on language
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / modern English
#26
Neve
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#27
Noura
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#28
Naila
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#29
Nala
Meaning: Successful, beloved, or queen
Origin: Swahili / Sanskrit
#30
Neave
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#31
Naia
Meaning: Water nymph
Origin: Greek
#32
Nella
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#33
Noelle
Meaning: Christmas
Origin: French
#34
Nela
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#35
Nyra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#36
Nana
Meaning: Grace or spring greens depending on language
Origin: Akan / Japanese / multicultural
#37
Nayla
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#38
Nel
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#39
Nila
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#40
Novie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#41
Nansi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Nancie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Nura
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Nailah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Nefeli
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Nevaeh-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Nour
Meaning: Light
Origin: Arabic
#48
Nuala
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Noemi
Meaning: Pleasantness
Origin: Italian
#50
Noora
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Natasha
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#52
Nichole
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#53
Nikki
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#54
Nayeli
Meaning: I love you
Origin: Zapotec
#55
Nathalie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Nicolette
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#57
Nataly
Meaning: Christmas Day; Natalie variant
Origin: Latin / modern English
#58
Norma
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Nadine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Nikita
Meaning: Unconquered
Origin: Greek / Slavic
#61
Natalee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Noel
Meaning: Christmas
Origin: French
#63
Nathaly
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#64
Natalya
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Noelia
Meaning: Christmas
Origin: Spanish / French
#66
Nikole
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Nakia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Nya
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Nathalia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Nyasia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Nyah
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Natali
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Neha
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Nicolle
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Niya
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#76
Neveah
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#77
Naima
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Niki
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#79
Naylani
Meaning: Modern Leilani or Kailani-influenced form; heavenly flower or sea-and-sky imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian-influenced modern American
#80
Nalaia
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Nala
Origin: Swahili / American modern
#81
Na-eun
Meaning: better or graceful Na plus kindness, grace, or silver Eun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#82
Na-ra
Meaning: country or nation in Korean
Origin: Korean
#83
Na-ri
Meaning: lily in Korean
Origin: Korean
#84
Na-yeon
Meaning: elegant Na plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#85
Na-young
Meaning: elegant Na plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#86
Nga
Meaning: Graceful woman
Origin: Vietnamese
#87
Ngan
Meaning: Silver
Origin: Vietnamese
#88
Ngoc
Meaning: Jade, gem, or precious stone
Origin: Vietnamese
#89
Nguyen
Meaning: Origin or first, also common as a surname
Origin: Vietnamese
#90
Nguyet
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Vietnamese
#91
Nhi
Meaning: Child
Origin: Vietnamese
#92
Nhung
Meaning: Velvet
Origin: Vietnamese
#93
Nhu
Meaning: As, like, or gentle depending on compound
Origin: Vietnamese
#94
Naree
Meaning: woman
Origin: Thai
#95
Namfon
Meaning: rainwater
Origin: Thai
#96
Nittaya
Meaning: eternal or constant
Origin: Thai
#97
Nari
Meaning: Lily
Origin: Korean
#98
Novalee
Meaning: New star or Nova and Lee compound
Origin: Latin / English modern compound
#99
Nalani
Meaning: The heavens, calm skies, or serenity of the heavens
Origin: Hawaiian
#100
Nahla
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#101
Nori
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Nyomi
Meaning: Pleasantness; Naomi variant
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#103
Nariah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Novah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Noah
Meaning: Rest, comfort
Origin: Hebrew
#106
Navya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Nechama
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Nariyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Noella
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Neva
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Niyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Nahomi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Noelani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Nirvana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Nessa
Meaning: Not gentle or lamb
Origin: Irish
#116
Naveah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Niah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Navi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Novaleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Nahomy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Nalah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Nika
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Nilah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Navaeh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Nava
Meaning: Beautiful or pleasant
Origin: Hebrew
#126
Nazareth
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Nataleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Nayomi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Nallely
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Naira
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Nada
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Naomy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Naiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Nadiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Naisha
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Naina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Nayelli
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
November
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Naliyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Naylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Nayely
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Nubia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Nadya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Neely
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Nithya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Nawal
Meaning: Gift or grace
Origin: Arabic
#147
Niomi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Nike
Meaning: Victory
Origin: Greek
#149
Nesta
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Welsh
#150
Nanna
Meaning: Daring or mother; Norse myth name
Origin: Scandinavian
#151
Neilina
Meaning: Champion
Origin: Scottish
#152
Nerina
Meaning: Sea nymph
Origin: Italian
#153
Nicoletta
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Italian
How To Use This N Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
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Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
44
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Nova, Nora, Nina, Noor, Nyla, Nola.
Medium names
99
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Nancy, Nellie, Nevaeh, Niamh, Naomi, Norah.
Long names
10
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Nusaybah, Nevaeh-Rose, Nathalie, Nicolette, Nathalia, Novaleigh.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
62
Examples: Nova, Nora, Nina, Nyla, Nola, Noa.
Ends in H
24
Examples: Nevaeh, Niamh, Norah, Nusaybah, Nylah, Neriah.
Ends in I
21
Examples: Naomi, Nansi, Nefeli, Noemi, Nikki, Nayeli.
Ends in E
19
Examples: Nellie, Nicole, Natalie, Neve, Neave, Noelle.
Popular N Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count N names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
- Nora rank #20 - 6,380 births
- Nova rank #46 - 4,657 births
- Naomi rank #47 - 4,644 births
- Natalie rank #89 - 2,736 births
- Natalia rank #144 - 2,028 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Nova, Nancy, Nora, Nellie, Nevaeh, Nina, Noor, Niamh.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Nancy, Nora, Nellie, Nina, Naomi, Norah, Natalia, Nicole.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Nova, Nevaeh, Nyla, Nola, Noa, Nylah, Navy, Naya.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Nova, Naia, Naylani, Na-ra, Na-ri, Na-yeon, Nguyet, Naree.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Nevaeh, Noor, Naomi, Natalia, Neriah, Nadia, Natalie, Noelle.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Nalaia, Novalee, Nalani, Nahla, Nori, Nyomi, Nariah, Novah.
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