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American Names that Start With M

Updated October 2026

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There are 13 American names that start with the letter M for boys and girls, including Maverick, Madisson, Miley, Maleah, Myomi, Marilee, Macaiah, Mylove, Maeby, Mabelene, Markwayne, Madley, and Macaiah.

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Maverick
American
"independent, nonconformist"
It's ironic that the name Maverick is not such a maverick anymore. Heard first in a 1950s James Garner western TV series, and then as the Tom Cruise character in Top Gun , Maverick symbolizes an…
Madisson
Variation of Madison, English
"son of Matthew"
A variation on the 2000s favorite, this Madison spin-off debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2025, when it absolutely rocketed up the charts. Leaping straight to #319, it was chosen for 958 girls — nearly…
Miley
Modern invented name
One-time overnight success name, thanks to Hannah Montana actress and singer Miley Cyrus, Miley fell just as quickly from her peak of Number 127 in 2008 as the star entered her rebellious era. Now…
Maleah
Variation of Malia
Oh dear! We can see where you were going with connecting this name to the classic "Leah," but it just doesn't work. We recommend sticking with the classic Malia.
Myomi
Invented name or Japanese
"beautiful, era + fruit"
Myomi may be viewed in several ways: a spin on the Japanese names Miyomi (meaning "beautiful, era or generation (of) fruit and abundance) or Mayomi (meaning "absolute + generation + beautiful") or as…
Marilee
English combination of Mary and Lee
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
Marilee is one of the cheeriest – if least substantial – combinations of Mary with another name. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop"…
Macaiah
Variation of Micaiah, Hebrew
"who is like Yahweh?"
A spelling variation of the Biblical Micaiah, which could get you nickname Mac over Mickey.
Mylove
Invented name
"my love"
"My Love" is often used as a term of endearment, but, like Lovely and Darling, it has been turned into a given name, with a modern, invented feel, but a touch of Puritan virtue name about it too…
Maeby
Diminutive of Mae
Maeby sprang into the modern consciousness via the cult TV favorite Arrested Development , in which the appealing teen character Maeby's name is a nickname for Mae. It's also a homonym for Maybe,…
Mabelene
Spelling variation of Mabelline
"lovable"
An elaboration of sweet Mabel, for those who don't want the make-up association of Mabelline but who also enjoy the look of Biblical Abilene.
Markwayne
Combination of Mark and Wayne
"warlike + wagon"
A rare compound name, blending two mid-century favorites, Markwayne is notably borne by American politician Markwayne Mullin. Named for his two paternal uncles, he is likely one of only a handful of…
Madley
American invented name
Part Hadley, part Madelyn, Madley might be viewed as either an invented smoosh name or an English place name. As a smoosh name, it could mean "field by the high tower" or "meadow of Magdala", while…
Macaiah
Variation of Micaiah, Hebrew
"who is like Yahweh?"
A spelling variant of the Biblical Micaiah, with the Mac- spelling of Mackenzie and Mackinley.

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