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Updated October 2026

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Amaya
Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
"mother city; the end; night rain"
The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be…
Maia
Greek
"mother"
Maia was derived from the Greek word maia , meaning "mother." In Greek legend, she was the fair-haired daughter of Atlas who mothered Zeus's favorite illegitimate son, Hermes. To the Romans, Maia was…
Amayah
Variation of Amaya or Amaia, Spanish, Basque, Japanese
"mother city; the end; night rain; heavenly valley"
A multicultural choice, Amayah and its variations have been rising up the charts in recent years. This particular form entered the US Top 1000 back in 2016 and a recent year saw in rank just within…
Gaia
Greek and Latin
"earth mother; rejoicing"
Floral, bright, and subtly powerful, Gaia is a name with two separate origins. In Greek mythology, it is the name of the earth goddess and the universal mother, who takes her epithet from the Ancient…
Maelis
Feminine form of Mael or variation of Maylis, French, Breton
"lord, chief; mother lily, beloved lily"
A fast rising choice in the US in a recent year, given to 63 babies compared to just 9 the year prior, Maelis may be considered a feminine form of Mael (or Maël), a French and Breton name meaning…
Yemaya
Spanish variant of Yemọja, Yoruba
"mother of fish"
A Spanish form of the Yoruba goddess name, Yemọja, this variation is used by the Afro-American community in South America and in the Caribbean. In Yoruba tradition, Yemọja (meaning "mother of fish")…
Ares
Greek, Catalan
"ruin, bane; Mother of the God of the Ares"
Traditionally, Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war and son to Zeus and Hera in Greek mythology, and it has been rising up the US charts for boys since 2013, in tune with other mythological names…
Annamae
Compound name, blending Anna and Mae
"graceful pearl; grace and bitterness; grace of the mother"
Combining two classic names, Annamae has both vintage charm and a playful spark to it. The meaning can vary depending on which of Mae's root you choose to follow; a diminutive of Margaret, Mary, and…
Umi
Japanese, Malay, Indonesian
"sea; mother"
Stylish and simple, Umi is an ocean inspired Japanese name that may appeal to those who enjoy Lumi, Rumi, and Una. It appears in the popular anime series, Love Live Umi might also be used as an…
Amma
Tamil, Akan
"mother, or born on a Saturday"
An anagram of Mama, in tune with its Tamil meaning. Amma is also a Ghanaian name. The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born…
Ambika
Sanskrit
"mother"
Ambika is one of the names of the mother goddesses of Hinduism. She is worshipped under other names as well, including Chandi, said to be the power of Ambika, who rides a lion. The name Ambika was…
Ece
Turkish
"queen, mother"
Ece is another name for Umay, the Turkish goddess of the Earth and fertility. It is derived from the Old Turkic word eçe , meaning "mother."
Mitra
Hindi, Persian, Greek
"friend; earth mother"
Deriving from the Sanskrit Mithra , Mitra is the Hindu god of the sun and of friendship. This transcription is unisex in Hindi, while in Persian, it is the feminine form. Notable bearers of Mitra…
Mayella
Compound name, combining May, Mary, Margaret or Maya with Ella
"Maytime fairy; beloved fairy; pearl-like fairy; fairy mother"
A sunny sounding name, Mayella is a smoosh name with various meanings, depending on which etymological root you follow for May . The name is perhaps most associated with Mayella Ewell in Harper Lee's…
Dellamae
Combination of Della and Mae
"noble drop in the sea"
A sunny and sparky compound name which rolls easily off the tongue.
Moa
Swedish
"mother"
Moa was among the Top 100 Swedish baby names throughout the 2000s and 2010s, though it has since declined in use. Pronounced as MOO-ah in Sweden, it is virtually unknown in the US. Could Moa make an…
Nnenna
Igbo
"father's mother"
Traditionally given to girls who were thought to be reincarnations of their paternal grandmother.
Yetunde
Yoruba
"mother returned"
West African name best known as that of Yetunde Price, half-sister of Venus and Serena Williams who was tragically murdered in 2003.
Astarte
Phonecian
"mother goddess"
Astarte is the ancient goddess of sexuality, fertility, and war, associated with Ishtar as well as Venus.
Madrona
Spanish
"mother"
A bit grown-up for a tiny baby.

Names That Mean Mother

The names

Amaya

Maia

Amayah

Gaia

Maelis

Yemaya

Ares

Annamae

Umi

Amma

Ambika

Ece

Mitra

Mayella

Dellamae

Moa

Nnenna

Yetunde

Astarte

Madrona