Name Collection

Names That Start With M

Browse baby names that start with M, then compare meaning, origin, and trend signals.

Names In This Collection

Boy • Scottish

Marino

Scottish-origin name with a light, warm impression.

Pronounced MAH-ree-no

lightwarmthclarity
Trend: rising
Girl • Slavic

Maris

Slavic name Maris, tied to wisdom and balance, popular in Slavic-speaking communities.

Pronounced MA-riss

wisebalancedgrounded
Trend: rising
Girl • English

Marisa

Marisa, an English-derived name, conveys hope and uplift.

Pronounced muh-RI-suh

hopefulbrightuplifting
Trend: high
Girl • Italian

Marisela

Marisela blends Italian roots with a hopeful, uplifting feel.

Pronounced mah-ree-SEE-lah

hopefulradiantoptimistic
Trend: stable
Girl • Arabic

Marisha

Marisha conveys protection and a grounded, steadfast presence with Arabic ties.

Pronounced mah-REESH-ah

protectivesteadfastgrounded
Trend: niche
Girl • Welsh

Mariska

Mariska blends Welsh roots with a harmony-focused, balanced feel.

Pronounced mah-RIS-ka

harmoniousbalancedgraceful
Trend: niche
Girl • Slavic

Marisol

Marisol evokes kindness and a gentle, gracious tone with Slavic roots.

Pronounced mah-SEE-sol

kindgracefulgentle
Trend: stable
Girl • Italian

Marissa

Marissa from Italian roots conveys courage with an uplifting, confident vibe.

Pronounced mah-RISS-ah

courageousupliftingconfident
Trend: niche
Girl • Japanese

Marita

Marita blends Japanese roots with a hopeful, warm tone.

Pronounced mah-REE-tah

hopefulwarmgentle
Trend: niche
Girl • Italian

Maritsa

Maritsa from Italian roots offers grace and a confident, poised aura.

Pronounced mah-RI-tsa

gracefulconfidentpoised
Trend: stable
Girl • Spanish

Maritza

Maritza from Spanish roots evokes harmony and a balanced, uplifting vibe.

Pronounced mah-REET-sah

harmoniousbalanceduplifting
Trend: stable
Boy • Slavic

Marius

Masculine Slavic name meaning protection and stability.

Pronounced MAH-ree-us

ProtectorSteadfastClassic
Trend: stable
Girl • Latin

Marivel

Latin name suggesting grace and kindness.

Pronounced MAH-ree-vel

ElegantKindRefined
Trend: niche
Girl • Japanese

Mariya

Japanese name associated with hope and warmth.

Pronounced MAH-ree-yah

HopefulAffectionateBright
Trend: stable
Girl • Slavic

Mariyah

Slavic-origin name linked to protection and steadiness.

Pronounced MAH-ree-yah

ProtectorReliableGrounded
Trend: high
Girl • Scottish

Mariza

Scottish-origin name conveying grace and confidence.

Pronounced mah-REE-zah

GracefulConfidentBright
Trend: rising
Girl • Germanic

Marjorie

Germanic-origin name with a graceful, gentle feel.

Pronounced MAR-jə-REE

GraceGentleTimeless
Trend: rising
Boy • Multicultural

Mark

Multicultural-origin name used for girls with a gentle, graceful impression.

Pronounced MARK

GraceGentleApproachable
Trend: stable
Boy • Irish

Markanthony

Irish-origin name pairing light with a traditional sound.

Pronounced MAR-kan-THOH-nee

BrightTimelessClear
Trend: rising
Girl • Japanese

Markayla

Japanese-origin name linked to resilience and confidence.

Pronounced MAR-kay-la

ResilientConfidentDynamic
Trend: high
Girl • French

Markeisha

French-origin name associated with peace and uplift.

Pronounced mar-KEY-sha

PeacefulUpliftingElegant
Trend: stable
Boy • English

Markeith

Markeith, of English origin, conveys light and warmth.

Pronounced MAR-keith

LightWarmthFriendliness
Trend: stable

FAQ

How do I use names that start with M?
Filter by first letter, then validate origin, meaning, and ranking behavior.
Can I compare these names on trend pages?
Yes. Use linked US ranking and SSA routes for year/state comparison.