Baby Names That Start With M

Baby names that start with M have moved beyond midcentury classics Mary and Michael to more modern choices, the most popular of which are Mia and Mason. Mia’s success is largely based upon its streamlined image and multicultural appeal, while Mason leads the pack of occupational names and increased in notoriety thanks to a Kardashian baby.

Along with Mia, other girl names beginning with M in the US Top 150 include Mila, Madison, Maya, Madelyn, and Melody. As well as Mason, other boy names starting with M in the US Top 150 include Matthew, Mateo, Maverick, Miles, and Micah.

Rare M names with international origins we strongly endorse include the Welsh Macsen, French Marais, Japanese Mika, and Italian Marcella. Other unique names with the M initial include vintage charmers Maude and Mamie and contemporary choices such as Maxfield, Marigold, and Marlowe — for girls or boys.

Explore our extensive menu of names that start with M. You also might want to check out our lists of Girl Names That Start With M, Boy Names That Start With M, or Unisex Names That Start With M.