American Submitted Names

American names are used in the United States. See also about American names.
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Jullian m English
Variant of Julian.
Jullie f English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Julie. This is the stage name of a Brazilian voice actress, singer and actress called Juliana "Jullie" Vasconcelos.
Julyann f English
Variant of Julianne.
Jumbo m English
From jumbo, an adjective to describe something that is especially large or powerful, derived from the name of a large African elephant from East Africa that was purchased by American showman P. T. Barnum in 1882 for the Ringling Bros... [more]
Jumichael m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix ju and the given name Michael.
Juneau m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the French surname Juneau.
Junelise f English (Rare)
A combination of June and Elise, possibly inspired by Annelise. According to Forebears.Io, 4 people have this name worldwide.
Junelle f English (Rare)
Elaboration of June.
Junellen f English (American, Rare)
An invented name. It was borne by an American fashion model named Junellen Hawthorne Lott and was a combination of her parents' names Junior and Ellen 1.
Junellia f English (Rare)
Derived from the plant of the same name.
Junelyn f English
June with the -lyn suffix added.
Junelynn f English
June with the -lynn suffix added.
Junelynne f English
June with the -lynne suffix added.
Junetta f English (Rare)
Combination of June with the Italian feminine diminutive suffix -etta. Possibly inspired by Juanita (See also Juanetta and Waneta).
Junette f English (Rare), Haitian Creole
Combination of June and the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.
Junian m Late Roman (Anglicized), English, Provençal
Anglicized form of Iunianus (see Junianus) as well as the Provençal form of this name. This name was borne by two early medieval saints.
Junias m German (Rare), English (Rare)
In catholic bibles (and also older protestant bibles) the name of Junia interpreted as a male name.
Juniata f American
From the name of a river in the American state of Pennsylvania, which may be a corruption of Iroquoian Onayutta meaning "standing stone". The name was known from its use in a popular song of the 19th century, 'The Blue Juniata' (1841).
Junice f English (American, Archaic)
Elaboration of June modelled on Janice.
Junie f English
Pet form of June and other names beginning in Jun-.
Junifer f English (Archaic), American (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Junifer.
Junious m American
Variant of Junius.
Junya f English
Variant of Junia.
Juriah f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Jeriah. Although the Biblical character Jeriah is male, this name was also given to girls, starting around the mid-1700's.
Justen m English
Variant of Justin.
Justian m English, German, Dutch
English and German form of Justianus. Also in use in The Netherlands, where in 2010 there were 30 bearers of this name.
Justyce f & m English
Variant of Justice.
Juverna f English (Rare)
This was a Roman name for Ireland, from Old Celtic *Iveriu "Ireland" (accusative case *Iverionem, ablative *Iverione) – from which eventually arose Irish Ériu and Éire (compare Eireann).
Juwan m African American
Variant of Juan 1. A known bearer is retired American basketball player Juwan Howard (1973-).
Jwan m & f African American
Possibly a variant of Juwan.
Jyasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element jy and the name Asia 1. Also compare Nyasia, Tyasia and DeAsia.
Jymme f American (Rare)
Feminine variant of Jim or Jimmy.
Jynah f African American (Rare)
Often used on African American girls
Jynx m & f English
Latinized form of Iynx, or directly from the English word meaning “wryneck” (a bird used in witchcraft and divination).
Jyrell m African American (Modern)
Variant of Tyrell influenced by names that begin with the letter J such as Jeremy,Jeremiah and Jayden.
Ka f English (Modern)
Short form of names that start with Ka such as Katrina.
Kaaren f English
Variant of Karen 1.
Kabena f & m English, African
Allegedly a form of Kwabena. While this name seems to be used exclusively as a masculine name in Africa, in English-speaking countries it is predominantly used as a feminine name.
Kace m American
Variant of Case.
Kacelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Kacey and Lyn.
Kachelle f African American (Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ka and Michelle.
Kaci f American
Variant of Casey.
Kaddy f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Caddy.
Kadeem m African American
Variant of Kadim. A known bearer is American television actor Kadeem Hardison (1965-).
Kadia f African American
This name may be of Creole or European origin. In the case of a possible European origin it may have come from the Russian name Katya which is short for Ekaterina or Katerina.
Kadie f American
Variant of Katie, perhaps reflecting a dialectical pronunciation.
Kadin m English
Variant of Caden.
Kadince f & m English
Variant of Cadence.
Kadrian m English
Newly form name by prefixing Adrian with a fashionable K-.
Kady f English
Variant of Katy.
Kaedynne f & m English
Typically Feminine variant of Kaydnne and Kaydne.
Kaela f English
Variant of Kayla.
Kaeleen f American
Variant of Colleen.
Kaelen m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Caelan or Kaylyn. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 24 girls and 23 boys were recorded with the name Kaelen in 1999.
Kaelie f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kaelin f & m English
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kaelina f English (Modern)
Variant of Kaylee with the suffix -ina.
Kaella f English
Feminine name of undetermined origin, might be a combination of Kae and Ella 1. ... [more]
Kaelynn f English
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kaetie f English
Variant of Katie.
Kaetlyn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 14 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Kaetlynn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 5 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Kage m English
Variant of Cage.
Kahlan f Literature, Popular Culture, English
Created by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and the love interest of Richard Cypher/Rahl, the main protagonist... [more]
Kahmeryn f English (Rare)
Creative spelling of Cameryn.
Kahmylei f English (American)
Kahmylei is an uncommon name, used by about one person as of 4/13/2024. It has some Hawaiian origin but is mostly made up.
Kahrin f American
Variation of Karin.
Kaidan m & f American
Variant of Caden.
Kaidyn m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Caden.
Kaige m English
Variant of Cage.
Kailea f English (American)
Anglicized form of Kaileʻa.
Kaileigh f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kailen m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kailie f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kailin f English
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kaillee f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kailley f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kaillie f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kailor m & f American (Rare)
Variant of Kaylor.
Kaily f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kainna f English (American)
Derived from the town of Cana mentioned in the Bible.
Kairon m English (Rare)
Probably either a variant form of Kieron or a combination of Kai 1 with a name that ends in -ron, such as Aaron... [more]
Kaisley f American
Transferred use of the surname Kaisley.
Kait f Scots, English (American, Rare)
Short form of Kaitrin, or a variant of Kate, most often used as a short form of Kaitlyn.
Kaitee f English
Variant of Katie, most often used for Kaitlin and other names beginning with kait.
Kaitelyn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 5 girs born in the USA in 2010.
Kaitey f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Kate.
Kaithlyn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 11 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Kaitlee f English
Variant spelling of Katelee or from Kaitlyn.
Kaitlen f English
Variant of Caitlin.
Kaitline f English (American)
Combination of Kate with the suffix, line. Maybe used as a similar form of Caitlin
Kaitly f English
Variant of Katelee.
Kaitra f American (Rare)
Variation of Catherine.
Kaity f American
Variant of Katie.
Kaius m English, Finnish
Variant of Caius.
Kaivon m English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Kevin.
Kaiziah m & f English (American, Rare)
As a male name, it is probably a combination of Kai 1 and a name ending in -ziah, such as Azaziah and Uzziah... [more]
Kajuana f African American
Combination of the prefix ka and the name Juana. Also compare Kawana.
Kal m Scottish (Rare), English (Rare)
Short form of Kalvin, Kallum or other names containing the element kal. ... [more]
Kala f English
Variant of Calla.
Kalan m English
Variant of Callan.
Kalaysia f English (Modern)
Possibly a combination of Kayla and Alicia, Alice or Asia 1
Kale m English
Variant of Cale.
Kale m English
Variant of Kalen, name of irish origin, meaning "slender" or "little warrior,. or Kyle, which has two origins: from the gaelic "caol", that means "strait". And the second or maybe from the name fo the district of Kyle, in the Ayrshire, which the name has the same origin, (or it might be from the gaelic "coille", that means "wood").
Kaleah f English
Variant of Kaylee.
Kaleena f English (Modern, Rare)
This name had a spike in popularity in America after child actress Kaleena Kiff appeared on the television sitcom Love, Sidney (1981-1983).
Kaleia f American
A possible feminization or elaboration of Kalei.
Kalel m American
Variant of Kal-El.
Kalesa f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix Ka- and the nama Lesa
Kalian m English (Rare)
Variant of Kalyan used outside of India.
Kaliana f English
This name was given to 41 girl born in the USA in 2010.
Kalianna f English
Variant of Kaliana. This name was given to 14 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Kaliesha f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kalisha. A known bearer is American boxer Kaliesha West (1988-).
Kalil m American (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Khalil.
Kalil m Hebrew, African American
Jewish given name meaning “Perfection” in Hebrew.
Kalimba f & m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Modern, Rare)
The name is inspiered by the song 'Kalimba Story' by Earth, Wind & Fire. In the song, kalimba refers to an African musical instrument (thumb piano), not to a person.
Kalin f English
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kalin m English
Variant of Kelan
Kalinda f English (Modern), Indian
An Indian name which allegedly means "sun".
Kalisi f English
Variant of Khaleesi.
Kallan m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Callan and Kellan.
Kallen m & f American
A Utah created name combining the father's name Allen with the mother's name Karen 1, Kayla, or Kaeleen
Kalliah f English (Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Kallum m English
Variant of Callum.
Kally f & m English (Rare), Indian
Variant of Kali 1 or Callie.
Kalvin m English
Variant of Calvin.
Kalynn f English
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kamani m & f English (American), Hawaiian
Transferred use of the surname Kamani.
Kamar m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic elements ka and mar modelled on Lamar or Jamar, or perhaps a variant of Qamar... [more]
Kamarion m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ka and Marion 2. It can also be seen as an elaboration of Kamari... [more]
Kamaya f English (Modern)
Allegedly based on the Hawaiian name Kamea.
Kameeka f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name blending the popular phonetic prefix ka and the name Tamika. This is the name of the main character in Thelma Lynne Godin's children's book The Hula Hoopin' Queen (2014).
Kameela f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Camilla or Kamila (Arabic feminine form of Kamil 1).... [more]
Kameo f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Cameo.