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

Girl • Welsh

Maleah

Welsh Maleah blends harmony with balanced charm.

Pronounced mah-LEE-ah

harmonybalancewelsh heritage
Trend: high
Boy • Arabic

Maleek

Arabic name often linked with hope and warmth.

Pronounced mah-LEEK

HopeWarmthLeadership
Trend: high
Girl • French

Maleia

French-origin name with a hopeful, warm sensibility.

Pronounced mah-LEE-ah

HopeWarmthGrace
Trend: high
Girl • African

Maleigha

African-origin name linked to joy and a bright spirit.

Pronounced muh-LAY-ya

JoyVitalityConfidence
Trend: niche
Boy • Multicultural

Malek

Multicultural name commonly connected to balance and harmony.

Pronounced mah-LEK

HarmonyBalancePresence
Trend: high
Girl • Latin

Malena

Latin-origin name with a protective, grounding feel.

Pronounced mah-LAY-nah

ProtectionGroundingStrength
Trend: niche
Girl • French

Malerie

French-origin name with a hopeful, uplifting tone.

Pronounced mah-LEH-ree

HopeGraceConfidence
Trend: stable
Girl • Scandinavian

Malia

Scandinavian-origin name carrying hopeful, warm tones.

Pronounced MAH-lee-ah

HopeWarmthFriendliness
Trend: stable
Girl • Arabic

Maliah

Arabic-rooted name with resilience and confident tone.

Pronounced mah-LEE-ah

StrengthResilienceConfidence
Trend: high
Boy • Multicultural

Maliek

Multicultural name commonly connected to harmony and balance.

Pronounced MAH-lick

HarmonyBalanceCalm
Trend: high
Girl • Arabic

Maliha

Arabic-origin name meaning kindness and gentle love.

Pronounced mah-LEE-hah

KindnessLoveGentleness
Trend: rising
Boy • Multicultural

Malik

Malik: a name with strong, wise overtones suitable for boys in 2026.

Pronounced MAH-lik

WisdomLeadershipStability
Trend: high
Girl • Arabic

Malika

Malika: a regal, graceful name for girls with Arabic roots.

Pronounced mah-LEE-kah

GraceNobilityLove
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Malikah

Malikah: a joyful, regal name for girls with broad cultural resonance.

Pronounced mah-LEE-kah

JoyWarmthLeadership
Trend: high
Boy • Japanese

Malikai

Malikai: a peaceful, uplifting boy’s name with Japanese roots.

Pronounced mah-ly-KY

PeaceHopeCourage
Trend: rising
Boy • Scandinavian

Maliki

Maliki: a strong, confident boy’s name with Scandinavian ties.

Pronounced mah-LEE-kee

StrengthLeadershipCourage
Trend: stable
Girl • Italian

Malina

Malina: a light-filled, warm name for girls with Italian roots.

Pronounced mah-LEE-nah

LightWarmthGrace
Trend: niche
Girl • Greek

Malinda

Malinda: a peaceful, uplifting Greek-inspired name for girls.

Pronounced mah-LIN-dah

PeaceHopeGrace
Trend: stable
Boy • Hebrew

Malique

Malique: a joyful boy’s name with Hebrew roots.

Pronounced mah-LEEK

JoyWarmthHope
Trend: niche
Girl • Welsh

Malisa

Malisa: a harmonious, balanced name for girls with Welsh roots.

Pronounced mah-LEE-sah

HarmonyBalanceFriendliness
Trend: stable
Girl • Japanese

Malissa

Malissa: a peaceful, uplifting Japanese-inspired name for girls.

Pronounced mah-LEE-sah

PeaceHopeGrace
Trend: rising
Girl • Germanic

Maliya

Maliya: a protective, grounded name for girls with Germanic roots.

Pronounced MAH-lee-yah

ProtectionStabilityStrength
Trend: high
Girl • Latin

Maliyah

Maliyah: a loving, kind-hearted name with Latin roots.

Pronounced mah-LEE-yah

LoveKindnessGrace
Trend: stable
Girl • Germanic

Malka

Malka: a wise, balanced name with Germanic roots for girls.

Pronounced MAHL-ka

WisdomBalanceNobility
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.