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American Names that Start With L

Updated October 2026

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There are 12 American names that start with the letter L for boys and girls, including Laylah, Leovanni, Lakely, Leovani, Loveah, Lashawn, Lovelee, Leviana, Levianna, Lelaina, Loveli, and Leiomi.

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Laylah
Spelling variation of Leila
This spelling variation of the name only recently entered the Top 1000 in 2008. The popular Layla is currently very popular in the United States, while the more traditional Leila is also widely used.…
Leovanni
Compound name of Leo and Giovanni
"lion + god is gracious"
A modern blend of to familiar choices, Leovanni mixes Giovanni and Leo into one, making two classics feel contemporary. Leovani is another spelling.
Lakely
Modern invention
"clearing by the lake"
A modern creation, blending word name Lake with that poular -ley (or ly ) suffix, giving it the evocative meaning of "clearing or meadow by the lake". In a recent year, 43 girls were given the name.
Leovani
Compound of Leo and Giovanni
"lion + god is gracious"
A blend of popular Leo and Italian Giovanni, Leovani is a modern creation, also spelled as Leovanni.
Loveah
Modern invention
Word name Love meets either trendy Neveah or classic Leah in this fairly recent creation, which first appeared in the US stats back in 2009. It could be viewed as an elaboration of the word Love,…
Lashawn
American, a combination of the prefix La- and Shawn, Irish variation of John
"God is gracious"
The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean,…
Lovelee
Variation of Lovely or combination of Love and Lee
A spelling to make a word name less wordy, Lovelee first appeared in the US stats in the 2000s. Used quietly over the years, Lovely remains the preferred option, given to 83 girls compared to 12…
Leviana
Feminized form of Levi, Hebrew
"joined, attached (to grace)"
A spin on popular boy name Levi, Leviana briefly entered the US stats in 2020. It may simply be viewed as a feminization, or it could be seen as a compound of Levi and Ana, giving it the meaning…
Levianna
Feminized form of Levi, Hebrew
"joined, attached (to grace)"
Levianna made its US debut in 2025, blending popular boy name Levi with popular girl name Anna. A bit like Liliana and Eliana, a little like Lavinia, and a bit like Williamina and Damiana too, it…
Lelaina
Invented name
A pop culture creation, Lelaina was likely inspired by the sounds of Leilani and Elaina or by rearranging the letters of Elliana. As such, it could mean "shining light", "heavenly flower", or "sun".…
Loveli
Variation of Lovely
Usually reserved as a term of affection for someone beloved, pleasant, or beautiful, Loveli is a spelling that makes this word look a fraction less wordy, and visually more in line with Leilani,…
Leiomi
Invented name or Latin
"God is my joy; pearl child; smooth muscle"
Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of…

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