American Submitted Names

American names are used in the United States. See also about American names.
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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 f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Juno modeled after the Alaskan city of 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.
Jurnei f English
Variant of Journey.
Jurni f English
Variant of Journey.
Jurnie f English
Variant of Journey.
Jussie m Obscure, African American (Rare, ?)
Borne by American actor Jussie Smollett (1982-). Perhaps it is a variant of Jessie 2 or a diminutive of Justin.
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.
Justie m & f English
Diminutive of Justin and Justine.
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.
Jyeire m African American (Rare)
Alternate spelling of Jair.
Jymme f American (Rare)
Feminine variant of Jim or Jimmy.
Jynx f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly from the English jynx meaning "wryneck" (a bird once used in witchcraft and divination) or a variant of Iynx.
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.
Kaboni m African American
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be derived from the African surname Kaboni.
Kabrina f English (American, Rare)
Blending of Katrina and Sabrina. It peaked in popularity in the United States in 1993 when 98 girls were given the name, probably due to an infomercial for the psychic pay-per-call-minute service/hotline Kebrina's Psychic Answer by Kebrina Kinkade, an American celebrity psychic, which began airing on television in 1992.
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 Khadim or possibly 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.
Kaedra f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaydra, a combination of the popular elements kay and dra, likely inspired by popular names such as Kaylee, Kayla and Kendra.
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.
Kaeli f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaylee. It was brought to public attention by social media influencer Kaeli Mae around 2023.
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.
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.
Kaetlynne f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Caitlin.
Kage m English
Variant of Cage.
Kahlan f Literature, English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaylan created by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. In the books, Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and belongs to the order of the Confessors, who have the ability to see and find the truth in anyone... [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.
Kairi f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Kyrie.
Kairì m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Kyrie; Estonian name Kairi; or modern abbreviation of Hawaiian name Kaimālie.
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]
Kairsten f English (American)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of Kersten or Kirsten, both of which come from the same etymological root.
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.
Kalayah f African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements ka, lay and ya, probably based on names such as Alayah and Kaliyah.
Kalaysia f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, based on the sounds of names such as Kalayah, Khaleesi, Malaysia and Alaysia.
Kale m English
Variant of Cale.
Kaleen f English (American, Rare)
Either a combination of the phonetic elements ka and lene or a variant of Kayleen.
Kaleena f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a combination of the phonetic elements ka, lee and na... [more]
Kaleia f American
A possible feminization or elaboration of Kalei.
Kalel m American
Variant of Kal-El.
Kalen m & f English (American)
Invented name combining the phonetic elements kay and en or a variant of Kaylen.
Kalene f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kaleen. This name had a spike in the United States in 1993 after a child named Kalene appeared in a commercial of the educational program 'Hooked on Phonics'.
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.
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".
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.
Kalyne f English
Possibly variant of Kaylyn.
Kalynn f English
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kalynne f English
Possibly a variant of Kaylyn.