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American names starting with Q include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with Q — quick facts

  • 328 American names begin with the letter Q
  • 168 girl names, 155 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With Q

168 girl names

#514
American
an invented name, possibly combining elements of Quen and Tavia, suggesting qualities of elegance and life.
#524
American
Derived from the surname Quintero; associated with five
#525
American
Wisdom; intelligence
#533
American
African American Vernacular English
#541
American
A modern name combining 'Queen' with a unique ending.
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#582
American
God's chosen one.
#592
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#594
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#602
American
The fifth born or derived from 'quinta', meaning fifth
#608
American
Derived from Queen; signifies royalty.
#615
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#621
American
A quench or satisfied
#626
American
A variation of 'Khadijah', meaning 'premature child' or ‘mother of believers’.
#628
American
descendant of Caoinlean
#632
American
gracious, merciful
#634
American
intelligent, wise
#637
American
African American Vernacular English
#652
American
African American Vernacular English
#677
American
the one who is loved
#680
American
fifth
#694
American
Queen
#695
American
A female sovereign; a monarch.
#697
American
Feminine variant of the name Quane
#702
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#716
American
Fifth.
#739
American
A large quantity
#752
American
Native American
#768
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#779
American
Regal; noble
#807
American
African American Vernacular English
#811
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#821
American
intelligent; wise
#831
American
Possibly derived from a variant of the name 'Kiona', meaning 'brown hills'.
#855
American
a variant of Queen with a modern twist
#862
American
One who is a queen or noble
#880
American
an intelligent and beautiful woman
#887
American
African American English
#888
American
spear
#906
American
Brought together, unifying
#918
American
derived from the name 'Quinlan', meaning 'descendant of Caoinlean'.
#937
American
modern blend name
#938
American
A joyful and radiant heart
#967
American
fragrant
#987
American
Derived from an African American feminine name structure
#1009
American
Fifth born daughter
#1016
American
Native American
#1018
American
a unique star
#1019
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1053
American
variant of the name 'Quintessa', with 'Quante-' suggesting a connection to quantity or number.
#1054
American
'Quadira' can imply 'powerful' or 'capable'.
#1076
American
قادرة, قوية
#1077
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1078
American
the chosen one
#1087
American
the one born at dawn
#1088
American
African American Vernacular English
#1098
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1101
American
to be soft, gentle
#1116
American
Possible variation of names like 'Katina' or modern invented name with no established meaning.
#1117
American
Variant of the name Quanisha
#1121
American
Fourth
#1138
American
Fifth
#1144
American
Modern invented name.
#1181
American
A variant of the name 'Qwanisha'; often interpreted as being loyal or devoted
#1187
American
Unknown meaning, modern creation
#1187
American
Possibly derived from the Choctaw word 'kewana', meaning 'butterfly'.
#1198
American
created name, possibly inspired by Tennessee or Quintin
#1217
American
Autumn fragrance
#1235
American
Combination or derivative of names related to 'Quan' or 'Q'
#1253
American
The meaning is often related to uniqueness or a blend of cultures.
#1277
American
The name may be a modern blend of Quan and Tashia
#1279
American
A modern invented name, likely derived from various phonetic elements
#1280
American
Creative blend of sounds, often associated with 'queen'
#1292
American
Queenly spirit
#1293
American
graceful, eloquent
#1300
American
Fifth
#1318
American
A modern created name, possibly a blend of 'Queen' and 'Mesha'
#1327
American
The one who is wise; intelligent
#1334
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1334
American
Belonging to the or from the land of the Quins, set of attributes
#1348
American
wisdom, intelligence
#1349
American
Fifth-born child or daughter
#1355
American
To kill
#1362
American
To remove or take away.
#1393
American
Golden
#1412
American
Combination of appeal and elegance
#1417
American
fifth born
#1421
American
gracious
#1423
American
Intelligent; wise.
#1423
American
From the corner of the courtyard
#1430
American
a unique name possibly linked to strength or determination
#1435
American
A beautiful place
#1438
American
An invented name with no specific meaning
#1438
American
A unique or creative female name
#1458
American
The meaning is uncertain, possibly unique or invented
#1483
American
Quality
#1495
American
a unique or special person
#1498
American
Fifth born or the fifth offspring
#1504
American
Fifth-born child
#1518
American
A blend of names, often interpreted as 'queen'.

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American Boy Names Starting With Q

155 boy names

#547
American
Four
#564
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#569
American
of noble birth
#577
American
The meaning is uncertain but may relate to 'quantity' or a derived form of the name Quantavius.
#599
American
intelligent
#600
American
The fifth
#606
American
fifth; of the fifth degree
#612
American
Derived from Quinton, meaning 'the fifth'.
#635
American
A modern American name possibly stemming from the combination of 'Q' prefix and 'Shawn'.
#636
American
Native American
#672
American
From the narrow river
#679
American
Unknown meaning, likely a modern invention
#696
American
fighter; warrior
#707
American
a variant of Quessy, often associated with curiosity and inquiry
#719
American
derived from the surname Quinson, meaning 'son of Quinn'
#726
American
No widely recognized meaning; a modern invented name
#763
American
A modern created name, likely a variation involving 'Shaun' and the prefix 'Q'.
#766
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#769
American
a variation of Quintin, meaning 'fifth'
#773
American
fifth
#812
American
form of the name Kamal, meaning 'perfection'
#815
American
No specific meaning known; often considered a modern or unique name.
#847
American
Variant of 'Quintus' meaning 'the fifth'
#849
American
A modern invented name, possibly related to the numerical reference 'four'.
#850
American
Fifth
#868
American
A modern name possibly meaning 'fifth'
#880
American
an invented name with no specific meaning, possibly inspired by the word 'quality'
#885
American
A modern combination name with no specific traditional meaning
#891
American
No widely accepted meaning, likely a modern creation
#894
American
the one who leads or guides
#895
American
modern name derived from 'quantum' to imply greatness or complexity
#902
American
A modern created name
#918
American
a variation of the name Shaquon or equivalent
#920
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#921
American
Wise or intelligent; Counsel
#925
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#932
American
The name Quinterious is a modern invention, influenced by the Latin term 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'.
#951
American
A modern name of uncertain origin, often associated with strength.
#983
American
To strive
#989
American
A modern name likely derived from the combination of elements from names such as Quinton or Quintonique.
#995
American
American English
#1011
American
small and graceful
#1019
American
A modern invented name, potentially inspired by the name Quay.
#1032
American
gifted
#1033
American
Fifth
#1036
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1036
American
a combination of other names such as 'Que' and 'Shawn'
#1043
American
A modern, unique name, possibly derived from the word 'quandary' or influenced by similar sounding names.
#1050
American
A contemporary invented name; possibly derived from 'quantum' or 'quan'.
#1052
American
Bodacious
#1056
American
Leader of five
#1059
American
Derived from 'quatre', meaning 'four'.
#1064
American
The fifth son
#1084
American
The one who is humble
#1088
American
A modern variant likely created for distinctiveness, possibly conveying 'gift from God'
#1105
American
a quest or journey
#1140
American
no specific meaning; likely a modern creation
#1142
American
American English
#1143
American
from the queen's town
#1168
American
Fifth
#1170
American
A modern created name with no specific meaning, but often associated with strength and resilience.
#1208
American
A modern name likely derived from 'quoin', meaning 'cornerstone' or 'corner'.
#1219
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1219
American
American English
#1227
American
Fifth
#1230
American
a modern take on the name Quay or Quayven
#1247
American
a modern creation possibly inspired by names such as 'Quentin' and 'Deon'
#1256
American
An invented name, potentially derived from a blend of African American cultural influences.
#1260
American
A variant of Quincy, originally meaning 'estate of the fifth son'
#1295
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1297
American
Fifth
#1309
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1311
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1367
American
A modern variation possibly derived from question
#1378
American
strong-minded
#1395
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from existing names like Quinton and Darius, suggesting strength and individual
#1399
American
Variant of the name Kylan, often interpreted as 'narrow', 'slender'.
#1422
American
Variation of Quincy, meaning 'fifth'.
#1429
American
Strong or powerful
#1447
American
African (Ghanaian)
#1448
American
A modern American name, possibly a variant of Quashawn.
#1458
American
Derived from Quintin, meaning 'the fifth'
#1509
American
Unique
#1512
American
A modern invented name with no specific meaning.
#1513
American
American English
#1514
American
to comprehend; to understand
#1517
American
derived from 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'
#1520
American
A bright celestial object
#1522
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1563
American
Fourth
#1566
American
Modern name derived from the word 'question', implying curiosity and inquiry.
#1568
American
To bring forth or to initiate
#1570
American
Of unknown origin; possibly derived from a combination of names.
#1574
American
Possibly derived from the Irish name 'O'Cuinn', meaning 'descendant of Conn'.
#1596
American
Fifth born
#1619
American
A modern invented name believed to suggest a quintessence of character or attributes.
#1625
American
Derived from Quavian or Quavon
#1656
American
Modern English
#1688
American
A modern variant of Asian or pertaining to Asia.
#1694
American
Possibly a blend of names 'Q' and 'Darius', suggesting qualities of nobility and leadership.

American Unisex Names Starting With Q

5 gender-neutral names

#504
American
descendant of Conn
#637
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1437
American
Fragrant, sweet-smelling.
#1642
American
a significant amount; quantity
#1930
American
A descendant or warrior, often associated with nature and strength.