Names That Mean Native

  1. Laach
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      A masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
  2. Naach
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      A rare name from Choctaw culture that is no longer in use.
  3. Ketzaly
    • Origin:

      Variation of Quetzalli, Nahuatl, "feather; precious thing"
    • Meaning:

      "feather; precious thing"
    • Description:

      A phonetic spelling of Quetzalli, a rare and lovely name of Nahuatl origin, this name literally means "quetzal feather" in reference to the green and red quetzal bird, but is also used more figuratively to refer to something beautiful and precious.
  4. Yancy
    • Origin:

      American variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "son of Jan; yankee"
    • Description:

      Yancy has begun to rise in usage among baby girls, perhaps in part due to the similarity to the classically feminine name Nancy.
  5. Sata
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      This name was historically given to Choctaw men.
  6. Eluney
    • Origin:

      Mapuche, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "give"
    • Description:

      This stunning name feels like a rare and distinct successor to the popular Eleanor, Eloise, and similar names. It also shares elements with the fast-rising Luna.
  7. Quetzalli
    • Origin:

      Nahuatl, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "feather, precious thing"
    • Description:

      A rare and lovely Nahuatl name, which literally means "quetzal feather" – a quetzal is a beautiful green bird native to Mexico, Guatemala and South America. The word is figuratively used to refer to something precious or beautiful, making this a lovely option for a wished-for baby girl.
  8. Kimimila
    • Origin:

      Lakota, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"
    • Description:

      Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.
  9. Malibu
    • Origin:

      Ventureño Chumash, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "the surf sounds loudly"
    • Description:

      Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.
  10. Nokomis
    • Origin:

      Ojibwe, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "my grandmother"
    • Description:

      Nokomis is the name of Nanabozho's grandmother in the Ojibwe Native American traditional stories, and is used as a given name for girls. It is also the name of a coastal town in Florida.
  11. Tahoma
    • Origin:

      Salishan, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "snow-covered mountain"
    • Description:

      The Native name of Washington State's Mount Ranier.

The Nameberry App Is Live

Nameberry app screenshot
Find your perfect baby name together in our iPhone app, now available on the App Store.
  • Swipe through thousands of names with your partner
  • Names you match on are saved to your shared list
  • Get personalized recommendations that learn based on your and your partner's preferences
  • Partner with friends and family to find names you all love
  • Backed by Nameberry's 20 years of data around name preferences.
Download on the App Store
Nameberry app screenshot