International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Native American
"wind"
A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
Estonian
"beginning; defender of men"
Originating from the historical Baltic region of Livonia, Alo is used in modern-day Estonia as a diminutive of Aleksander and as a word-inspired name, deriving from alustus , meaning "beginning".…
Cherokee
"drum"
Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.
"son of bird clan leader"
Name from legend that might be an interesting Jason alternative.
"fish"
Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.
"the warrior"
Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.
"woods"
Atohi is related to the name Adahy, both of which are derived from the Cherokee word adohi , meaning "woods."
Mayan
"rainbow lady"
Alitzel is a variation of Itzel, the Mayan mythological name for the goddess also known as the Rainbow Lady. It is possible that this is a compound name, created by blending the Mayan Goddess with a…
"standing together"
Strong Cherokee name with a compelling meaning.
Place-name and Native American
"the great one"
Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. Twice as many girls as boys were given the name in…
Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. There were 20 boys and 55 girls given the name in…
Ojibwe
"blue jay"
A rare Ojibwe word name with a sweet animal meaning.
"quarreler, wrangler"
Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.
"bowls"
Diwali is best known as the Hindu festival of lights, but as a baby name, it has Cherokee origins.
"spring frog"
Cherokee option for a spring-born child.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Native American, meaning unknown
Singer Shania Twain is said to have chosen this name, pronounced as Asia, for her son to honor her father's Native-American culture.
Mapuche, Native American
"give"
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.
Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut
"good woman; guardian spirit"
Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.
