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Names That Mean Coast

Updated October 2026

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Vela
Sanskrit, Latin
"shore, sail"
Vela is one of those rare names that is at once simple, straightforward, authentic, and unusual, at least in the Western World. Besides being an Indian girls' name, Vela is a Southern sky…
Coastal
Word name
"relating to the coast, near the coast"
Breezy, beachy and cool, Coastal made its US debut in 2023 when it was given to 5 boys, while a more recent year saw it chosen for 6. It joins the ranks of wild nature names such as Summit, Canyon,…
Coastyn
Modern invention
"coasting; coast town"
An elaboration of Coast or a play on the word "coasting", this contemporary choice has a breezy, slightly edgy feel. Appearing in the US stats for the first time in 2024, it may ride the wave Coast…
Meiomi
Native American, Wappo, Yuki
"coast"
Coastal California was originally home to the Wappo and Yuki tribes, among whom the word meiomi meant "coast". Today, Meiomi is the name of a mid-price wine brand that's inspiring the parents of baby…
Cousteau
French surname
"coast dweller"
Charismatic surname name borne by French explorer, conservationist, scientist, inventor and author Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who devoted his life to the study of the sea and all forms of life in water.
Zanzibar
Swahili place name from Persian
"black coast"
Zanzibar is an island region off the coast of Tanzania. It's never been recorded as a baby name, but for those with a connection to Zanzibar, it's an intriguing and unique option chock full of zesty…
Argyll
Scottish place name
"coast of the Gaels"
A Scottish place name and surname, originally called Earre Ghàidheal (or "coast of the Gaels"), owing to the fact it was one of the first places Irish settles established themselves in Scotland. Also…
Coastal
Word name
"relating to the coast, near the coast"
Sunny, beachy, and cool, Coastal has been quietly used for boys since 2023, but if recent social media announcements and name trends are anything to go by, it could rise (quietly) for girls too.…

Names That Mean Coast

The names

Vela

Coastal

Coastyn

Meiomi

Cousteau

Zanzibar

Argyll

Coastal