International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
A masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Native American, Sioux
"friend to us"
The name of one of the branches of the Great Sioux Nation has a very namelike sound, but is not used as a name by the Lakota people themselves, and could be seen as appropriative.
Native American tribal name
Hopi
"Cedar bark"
This Hopi boys' name refers to the bark of the cedar tree.
Mapuche
"swift hawk"
The most famous Lautaro was a leader of the indigenous resistance against the Spanish in Chile in the 16th-century, making it a historically significant choice, still used today in Argentina, Chile,…
Navajo, meaning unknown
This Najavo name was notably borne by Lilakai "Lily" Neil, the first woman to be elected to the Navajo Tribe Council. She is remembered for criticizing the US government for encouraging Navajos to…
Miwok
"rain falls through the roof"
A Native American name used by the Miwok people, Lokni has an intriguing meaning and an familiar yet distinctive sound.
Apache, Native American
"one who steals horses"
Lozen is the name of a female Apache warrior and medicine woman who fought with Geronimo in the 19th century. The sister of the warrior called Victorio, Lozen was the name chosen by soccer star Hope…
Cherokee variation of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Along with traditional Cherokee names, the Cherokee translated many names with European origins using their syllabary. Magi is the Cherokee interpretation of Michael.
Hebrew and Arabic
"tender"
An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a…
Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo
"dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"
Cross-cultural winner.
Tupi
"wise person"
Move over Maia, Mia and Mara - there's a new melodious M name on the block! Maiara has a great meaning and a soft flowing sound which fits in with current trends.
Georgian, Lakota
"earth"
Georgian diminutive for names starting with Ma-, such as Margalita or Mariam. Notable bearers of this name include the former First Lady Maka Chichua and writer Maka Jokhadze. Maka is also a Lakota…
Nahuatl
"tall grass"
A name of Nahuatl origin, Malinalli is a pretty, nature connected choice from Central America meaning "tall grass". It is associated with La Malinche (also known as Marina or Malintzin, though her…
Native American
This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
Aztec
"round, encircling"
The Aztec goddess of fertility and the maguey plant — also known as agave — which has historically been made into paper.
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…
Diminutive of Melissa or Cherokee variation of Mary, Greek, Hebrew or Egyptian
"honeybee; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Nahuatl, Aztec
"moon"
This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon.
Choctaw, Native American
"wigwam"
