Here are 143 baby names starting with N: 78 for boys and 65 for girls. They come from Indian, Arabic, European, East Asian and other traditions, and each has its meaning and origin so you can compare them easily.
Names beginning with the same letter can sound very different across languages. Read the origin in brackets to find a name that fits your family’s culture, or to discover a beautiful name from somewhere new.
Baby names starting with N for boys and girls
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| Nadeem (Muslim – Arabic): Companion in drink, friend | Nadira (Muslim – Arabic): Rare, precious |
| Nanami (Japanese): Seven seas | Naoko (Japanese): Honest child |
| Nasir (Muslim – Arabic): Helper, supporter | Nasrin (Muslim – Arabic): Wild rose |
| Nari (Korean): Lily | Naina (Hindi/Sanskrit): Eyes |
| Naveen (Hindi/Sanskrit): New, fresh | Nian (Chinese): Peace |
| Nianzu (Chinese): Gentleman | Nana (Japanese): Seven |
| Naoki (Japanese): Honest, upright | Nasima (Muslim – Arabic): Breeze, soft air |
| Noor (Muslim – Arabic): Light | Naviya (Hindi/Sanskrit): New, fresh |
| Nakul (Hindi/Sanskrit): Mongoose | Nia (Welsh): Radiant, bright |
| Nuan (Chinese): Warmth | Ning (Chinese): Serene |
| Nakamura (Japanese): Middle village | Natsu (Japanese): Summer |
| Nabil (Muslim – Arabic): Noble, skilled | Nadia (Russian): Hope |
| Noh (Korean): Farmer | Naree (Korean): Lily |
| Nasim (Muslim – Arabic): Breeze | Naima (Muslim – Arabic): Tranquil, serene |
| Nirav (Hindi/Sanskrit): Quiet, calm | Niharika (Hindi/Sanskrit): Dew drop |
| Natsuki (Japanese): Summer hope | Nakia (Hopi): Guardian |
| Nahyan (Muslim – Arabic): One who is leading | Nao (Japanese): Green leaf |
| Noam (Hebrew): Pleasant | Nahla (Arabic): Drink of water |
| Nalin (Hindi/Sanskrit): Lotus | Noura (Muslim – Arabic): Light |
| Noboru (Japanese): To ascend | Nala (African): Successful |
| Nasr (Muslim – Arabic): Victory | Noya (Hebrew): Beautiful, graceful |
| Nuri (Korean): World | Nagisa (Japanese): Shore, beach |
| Nikhil (Hindi/Sanskrit): Whole, complete | Narjis (Muslim – Arabic): Narcissus flower |
| Nawaz (Muslim – Arabic): One who shows kindness | Neela (Hindi/Sanskrit): Blue, sapphire |
| Nozomi (Japanese): Hope, wish | Natsumi (Japanese): Summer beauty |
| Nashit (Muslim – Arabic): Energetic | Naseema (Muslim – Arabic): Gentle breeze |
| Nanak (Hindi/Sanskrit): Guru Nanak Dev | Naiara (Basque): Reference to the Virgin Mary |
| Niaz (Muslim – Arabic): Gift, present | Noreen (Irish): Bright, shining |
| Nils (Scandinavian): Victory of the people | Nyla (Arabic): Winner |
| Narae (Korean): Gentle, soft | Nasira (Muslim – Arabic): Victorious |
| Niraj (Hindi/Sanskrit): Lotus | Nandi (African): Joyful |
| Nobu (Japanese): Faith | Neva (Russian): Snow |
| Nabeel (Muslim – Arabic): Noble, generous | Nami (Japanese): Wave |
| Nilofer (Persian): Water lily | Noshaba (Muslim – Arabic): Elixir, ambrosia |
| Naseem (Muslim – Arabic): Breeze, gentle wind | Naomi (Hebrew): Pleasantness |
| Niansheng (Chinese): Peaceful life | Nora (Irish): Light |
| Naoaki (Japanese): Honest light | Natasha (Russian): Born on Christmas Day |
| Naseer (Muslim – Arabic): Helper, supporter | Nisha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Night |
| Neel (Hindi/Sanskrit): Blue | Neha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Love, rain |
| Noelle (French): Christmas | Nitya (Indian): Eternal, perpetual |
| Nura (Muslim – Arabic): Light, radiance | Nithya (Indian): Everlasting, eternal |
| Namir (Arabic): Swift cat, leopard | Nayara (Arabic): Shining star |
| Nathaniel (Hebrew): Gift of God | Norah (English): Honor, light |
| Nolan (Irish): Descendant of a champion | Nevaeh (English): Heaven spelled backward |
| Nikolai (Russian): Victorious people | Nara (Japanese): Country, sea |
| Niranjan (Hindi/Sanskrit): Pure, undefiled | Nika (Greek): Victory |
| Niall (Irish): Champion | Nikita (Russian): Unconquerable |
| Neo (Greek): New, young | Nadiya (Hindi/Sanskrit): Caller, announcer |
| Naim (Muslim – Arabic): Blessing, comfort | Noemi (Hebrew): Pleasantness |
| Nico (Greek): Victory of the people | Nayeli (Native American): I love you |
| Navin (Hindi/Sanskrit): New, fresh | Nishita (Hindi/Sanskrit): Alert, vigilant |
| Nandish (Hindi/Sanskrit): Lord of happiness | Noriko (Japanese): Belonging to the law |
| Nygel (English): Champion | Neelam (Hindi/Sanskrit): Blue sapphire |
| Nayan (Hindi/Sanskrit): Eye | Nour (Muslim – Arabic): Light |
| Neeraj (Hindi/Sanskrit): Lotus | Nalini (Hindi/Sanskrit): Lotus |
| Navid (Persian): Good news | Naimah (Muslim – Arabic): Comfort, tranquility |
| Nevin (Irish): Holy, sacred | Namrata (Hindi/Sanskrit): Modesty |
| Naveed (Persian): Good news, glad tidings | Nyah (African): Purpose, desire |
| Nand (Hindi/Sanskrit): Joyful, happy | Nimra (Muslim – Arabic): Soft, delicate |
| Newton (English): New town | Nava (Hebrew): Beautiful |
| Nixon (English): Son of Nicholas | Neoma (Greek): New moon |
| Nino (Italian): God is gracious | Nidhi (Hindi/Sanskrit): Treasure |
| Navjot (Sikh/Punjabi): New light | Nuria (Arabic): Bright, radiant |
| Nezih (Turkish): Pure, clean | Nalani (Hawaiian): Serenity of the skies |
| Noman (Muslim – Arabic): Men with all blessings | Namita (Hindi/Sanskrit): Humble, polite |
| Niren (Indian): Lord of man | |
| Nazim (Muslim – Arabic): Arranger, organizer | |
| Nima (Persian): Bright, radiant | |
| Nazir (Muslim – Arabic): Observer, supervisor | |
| Naiem (Muslim – Arabic): Comfort, ease | |
| Novak (Slavic): New | |
| Nihal (Sikh/Punjabi): Happy, content | |
| Nandan (Hindi/Sanskrit): Son, beloved | |
| Nithin (Indian): Dedication | |
| Norbert (Germanic): Bright north | |
| Nachiket (Hindi/Sanskrit): Fire, who waits | |
| Naimish (Indian): Delightful | |
| Nazif (Arabic): Pure, clean |
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