Ending With "y" · Name Guide

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Browse 6,109 baby names ending in "y" — 2,663 girl names and 1,462 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Girl Names Ending in "y"
  2. Boy Names Ending in "y"
  3. Unisex Names Ending in "y"

Names ending in "y" come from various cultural traditions and carry a distinctive sound that makes them memorable.

Quick facts: names ending in "y"

  • 6,109 names ending in "y" are in our database
  • 2,663 girl names and 1,462 boy names end in "y"
  • 875 gender-neutral names also end in "y"
  • Top origins for "y" names: American, English, Modern American

Girl Names Ending in "y"

2,663 girl names ending in "y" — showing top 100

#14
Ailany
American↑ Rising
Tree
#18
Lily
England↑ Rising
pure; innocent
#25
Lucy
England↑ Rising
light
#30
Lainey
American↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#34
Emily
English
rival
#39
Ivy
American
faithfulness
#64
Ruby
English
Red gemstone
#67
Paisley
Scotland
church
#69
Zoey
American
life
#75
Daisy
English
English
#79
Melody
American↑ Rising
Song or music
#85
Kennedy
American
helmeted chief
#86
Audrey
England
Noble strength
#91
Everly
American
English
#93
Kinsley
American
king's meadow
#104
Hailey
American
From the hay clearing or hay meadow
#121
Hadley
English
Heather field
#125
Mary
Hebrew↑ Rising
Beloved
#129
Serenity
American
calmness, peacefulness
#159
Wrenley
American
From the Wren's Meadow
#164
Ashley
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#191
Blakely
American
from the dark meadow
#196
Molly
English↑ Rising
wished-for child
#225
Presley
American
priest's meadow
#242
Delaney
Ireland
Irish
#251
Rosemary
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#252
Lilly
English↑ Rising
lily flower
#257
Amy
French
beloved
#276
Harmony
American
English
#303
Kimberly
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#322
Marley
English
pleasant seaside meadow
#327
Navy
English↑ Rising
English
#338
Miley
American↑ Rising
merciful, kindly
#348
Sydney
Australia
Wide meadow
#372
Mallory
France↑ Rising
unfortunate
#399
Melany
English↑ Rising
Black
#411
Journey
American
A trip or experience, commonly understood as a transition or personal growth.
#416
Holly
American
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#419
Joy
American↑ Rising
Happiness, delight
#421
Dorothy
English↑ Rising
Gift of God
#428
Trinity
American
The condition of being threefold
#445
Emmy
English↑ Rising
A diminutive form of Emmeline or Emma, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.
#473
Felicity
United Kingdom↑ Rising
happiness
#479
Haisley
American
English
#483
Ainsley
Scotland↑ Rising
One's own meadow
#500
Ranay
American
English
#501
Chasitiy
American
English
#502
Christinejoy
American
follower of Christ
#504
Johileny
American
Spanish
#504
Solmary
American
Sunflower
#505
Jumalay
Southeast Asian countries
flower
#505
Latrinity
American
English
#506
Danaysy
Spain
Spanish
#507
Ahjanay
American
a combination of names
#507
Ritzy
American
Stylish or glamorous.
#510
Khelsey
American
Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.
#511
Lachristy
American
Christian faith
#513
Makinzy
American
a modern variant of the name McKenzie, meaning 'son of the wise ruler'.
#513
Nixmary
Spanish
night
#515
Jennely
USA
a modern variation of Jennifer, meaning white wave
#516
Sedney
American
English
#516
Virley
American
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
#517
Annecy
France
French
#517
Laurenashley
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#517
Tawney
English
the color brown, tawny
#518
Brely
English
a variant of Briar; a thorny patch
#518
Mishay
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#519
Yannery
France
French
#520
Lincey
English
English
#520
Meledy
English
English
#520
Vannary
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
Julenny
American
English
#522
Porshay
USA
Porshay is a modern variation of the name 'Portia', which often carries the meaning of 'offering'.
#523
Annzley
American
derived from the Old English meaning 'from Annesley', referring to a place of the marshy land or a clearing in the woods
#523
Shaquay
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Naihomy
American
Spanish
#525
Pattsy
USA
Noble
#526
Doty
American
English
#527
Jeiry
USA
A derivative of 'Jair,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to bring light'
#528
Chrishay
English
English
#529
Gavy
USA
Hebrew
#531
Ny
American
Norwegian
#532
Meuy
Thailand
Thai
#532
Zaeley
USA
a modern blend of names and sounds
#533
Daimarely
Spanish
derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'
#533
Kimverly
American
English
#533
Linsday
American
English
#534
Brittiany
American
From Brittany
#535
Coraly
English
A variant of Coral, referring to the marine invertebrates.
#535
Daveney
English
English
#535
Darshay
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
Brianney
American
strong, virtuous, and honorable
#539
Jacely
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
Noelany
American
A combination of 'Noel' (Christmas) and 'Elany' (the light) implies 'Christmas light'.
#540
Persephany
Greek
Greek
#541
Cassidy
Ireland
Irish
#541
Davaney
Irish
Beloved
#542
Emyly
American
Latin
#542
Ginney
English
Pure
#542
Lashey
American
English

“A name’s ending shapes how it lands on the ear as much as its opening sound — the final syllable is often what makes a name feel finished.”

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Boy Names Ending in "y"

1,462 boy names ending in "y" — showing top 100

#5
Henry
Germanic
Home ruler
#46
Anthony
Latin
priceless
#52
Wesley
American↑ Rising
Western meadow
#203
Timothy
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#215
Bentley
American
Bent grass clearing
#216
Zachary
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#236
Brody
Ireland
ditch, muddy place
#251
Harvey
American
Battle worthy
#292
Jeremy
Hebrew
God will uplift
#298
Sonny
American↑ Rising
English
#318
Cody
English
English
#321
Brady
American
spirited
#373
Grady
American
noble
#392
Jay
English
jaybird
#403
Bradley
American
From the broad meadow
#458
Johnny
English
English
#499
Brantley
American
Burnt field
#500
Issey
Japan
one hundred years
#503
Barty
English
Son of the farmer
#503
Pray
English
To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.
#507
Stokley
USA
English
#508
Earthy
English
English
#508
Kendly
American
royal valley
#510
Bradey
American
A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.
#510
Kinney
Ireland
Irish
#514
Johntay
English
A combination of John and Tay
#518
Aljay
Philippines
Sky; heavenly
#519
Jacary
American
English
#520
Jamontay
American
A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'
#520
Yasmany
Cuba
Spanish
#522
Sparky
English
lively, energetic
#524
Bentely
USA
English
#524
Brettly
American
A variant of the name Brett, meaning 'from Britain'.
#525
Roy
English↑ Rising
king, royal
#526
Johandy
Hispanic Communities
God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.
#529
Isay
Japan
to be found
#530
Deray
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
Froy
Norway
Lord.
#532
Hary
India
Hebrew
#533
Kodey
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
Troy
English
English
#535
Cordey
English
A variation of Cord or Court, meaning 'the court or courtly one'.
#535
Eudy
Greek
Greek
#535
Jacody
American
English
#536
Asbury
American
Old English
#536
Eremy
Hebrew
My people
#537
Chantry
England
A chapel or religious institution.
#537
Eury
Greece
Greek
#538
Joandry
Cuba
A combination of José and Andrés
#539
Johary
Hebrew
Hebrew
#542
Roddey
Scottish
famous ruler or wealthy
#544
Adderly
United Kingdom
Old English
#544
Tommey
American
twin
#546
Erubey
Mexico
bright sky
#548
Daray
Indian
Possessor or holder
#549
Dahndray
English
Fierce or brave
#549
Ozzy
American↑ Rising
German
#550
Ranny
American
Derived from 'Renee', reflecting rebirth.
#551
Athony
Italy
Latin
#552
Jeffrey
English
Divinely peaceful
#555
Antoney
USA
Of unknown meaning; possibly derived from 'Antonius'.
#555
Leory
American
the king
#555
Tinothy
American
Greek
#561
Anferny
American
a variant of Anthony, derived from Latin 'Antonius' which means 'priceless'
#561
Jonanthony
American
A combination of John (meaning 'Yahweh is gracious') and Anthony (meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth')
#562
Jefery
American
Peaceful traveler
#562
Kavy
India
Sanskrit
#565
Andy
English
English
#567
Parry
United Kingdom
Welsh
#568
Rocky
American↑ Rising
Restless
#568
Vontray
English
Variant of the name of origin related to royalty or nobility
#570
Fardy
Arabic
Arabic
#571
Jary
American
Descendant of Jer
#572
Sammey
American
Heard by God
#573
Clay
English
mortal, clay
#573
Voy
French
to go
#575
Quintay
Spain
Spanish
#577
Autrey
American
Noble strength
#577
Coedy
American
Coedy can be seen as a variation of Cody, which means 'helpful' or 'benefit'.
#578
Deaundrey
American
French
#578
Wilroy
American
will + royal
#583
Gilroy
Irish
servant of the king
#586
Ebay
Israel
אֵי בַּי - 'There is a house'
#587
Trevontay
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Dempsy
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#589
Rodley
United Kingdom
clearing in the woods
#591
Manly
American
manly, brave
#593
Gregory
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#595
Markley
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.
#599
Oby
Nigeria
Igbo
#600
Algy
United Kingdom
A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.
#603
Herry
England
Army ruler
#604
Olney
American
Old English
#604
Verbey
Netherlands
Defender
#606
Javary
American
Brave and strong
#607
Volney
American
of the valley
#609
Lonney
American
Solemn or cool-headed
#613
Geofrey
English
English
#615
Brodney
American
English
#615
Colby
American
From the coal town

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Unisex Names Ending in "y"

875 gender-neutral names ending in "y" — showing top 100

#37
Avery
American
Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.
#48
Riley
Ireland
Irish
#74
Emery
Germanic
Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'
#146
Aubrey
France
Fair ruler
#156
Oakley
American
from the oak meadow
#209
Bailey
English
bailiff, steward
#230
Rory
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#292
Poppy
England↑ Rising
flower
#339
Emory
American
Brave; powerful
#378
Ivory
English↑ Rising
English
#390
Sunny
American
English
#397
Murphy
Ireland↑ Rising
Sea warrior
#415
Finley
Scottish
Scottish
#418
Harley
American
From the hares' meadow
#508
Loney
American
English
#516
Jaimey
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#536
Donshay
American
Of noble birth
#539
Ashay
India
Hindi
#544
Say
Japan
Japanese
#566
Oney
American
Irish
#614
Jesy
United Kingdom
God's gracious gift
#654
Quincy
American↑ Rising
Estate of the fifth son; fourth son.
#662
Legacy
American
English
#670
Kery
American
English
#683
Foy
American
Faith
#694
Cleary
Ireland
Descendant of the cleric
#696
Kippy
American
A small or affectionate form of various names.
#702
Hillery
American
From the hill
#707
Kary
American
English
#708
Starley
American
star field
#710
Bayly
English
English
#710
Luby
American
A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'
#714
McKinley
American↑ Rising
son of the fair warrior
#717
Nijay
American
English
#720
Kenndy
American
Irish
#721
Remy
France
oarsman
#735
Mancy
English
A form of the name Amanda or similar names
#747
Hillory
American
A variation of Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
#760
Charley
England
Free man
#768
Indy
American↑ Rising
independent or derived from Indiana
#768
Najay
American
African American Vernacular English
#770
Verley
American
English
#790
Money
English
Wealth, Prosperity
#797
Bellamy
France↑ Rising
Beautiful friend
#797
Toy
American
A small object for play
#815
Rilley
American
Irish
#817
Ryly
American
A variation of the name Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#843
Nickey
American
victory
#856
Deshay
American
of the ash tree
#859
Aley
American
English
#865
Kearney
Ireland
Descendant of Ciarán
#868
Jamary
American
Having a creative or artistic nature.
#875
Tarry
American
Earth
#883
Baley
American
From the city wall
#886
Lindsley
American
From the linden tree meadow
#888
Berkley
English
Birch wood or meadow
#889
Cheney
American
Derived from Old French, referring to 'oak tree'.
#926
Ivey
American
yew plant
#935
Landry
French↑ Rising
Land ruler or territory
#947
Romney
American
from the Roman settlement
#949
Jozy
American
a diminutive form of names like Josephine, meaning 'God will add'
#949
Loy
American
French
#949
Sky
English
The expanse of air above the Earth; the atmosphere.
#993
Shey
American
Possibly derived from the name Shay, meaning 'admirable' or 'hawk'
#1001
Henley
England
high meadow
#1019
Seely
American
blessed, happy
#1019
Tenny
American
English
#1027
Dobby
United Kingdom
My dear
#1028
Waverly
English
meadow by a river
#1032
Ripley
English↑ Rising
'Strip of land or clearing in the woods'.
#1036
Nealy
Ireland
Irish
#1038
Iry
American
Variant of Iree or Ireeh, meaning 'peace'
#1038
Makay
American
English
#1043
Dabney
American
From the Daveney estate
#1046
Coey
American
English
#1065
Casey
American
Brave in battle
#1067
Cappy
American
Captivating; one who captures hearts
#1087
Cozy
American
English
#1096
Devry
English
derived from the river
#1118
Kacey
Irish
Vigilant
#1151
Devery
American
Derived from the surname, originally meaning from the place of the oak.
#1152
Clancey
Ireland
son of the bard
#1186
Conny
English
English
#1191
Abney
American
From the Abbey
#1204
Derby
United Kingdom
From the deer estate
#1208
Ellery
England↑ Rising
island with elder trees
#1215
Courtenay
France
French
#1215
Mardy
English
A variant of the name 'Mardy', which can mean a young person or child.
#1224
Lorry
English
The Lord is my light
#1227
Shay
Ireland
Irish
#1237
Stevey
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1244
Kersey
American
from the marsh
#1281
Carry
American
A derivative of 'Caroline', meaning 'free man'.
#1288
Henly
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1314
Lay
Chinese
to come over, to arrive
#1314
Renley
American
clearing in the wood
#1342
Merley
English
from the lake meadow
#1350
Yardley
English
From the enclosed meadow
#1370
Shady
Egypt
Shaded, protected from the sun.
#1379
Casy
English
English

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