👶

The perfect name is out there — we're here to help you find it.

In this article

  1. American Unisex Names

American Unisex names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: American unisex names

  • American unisex names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture's core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

American Unisex Names

1,628 unisex names of American origin — showing top 120

#116
American↑ Rising
A flowing body of water
#125
American↑ Rising
highest point
#127
American
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#142
American
from the farm by the warrior's town
#151
American↑ Rising
strength
#153
American↑ Rising
from the oak meadow
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#161
American
son of Emery
#162
American↑ Rising
hay valley
#197
American
priest's meadow
#218
American↑ Rising
a place of safety or refuge
#237
American↑ Rising
army hill
#238
American↑ Rising
Son of Colin
#262
American
Allies; friends
#283
American
Raven's estate
#307
American↑ Rising
A gemstone; a type of quartz
#316
American↑ Rising
Brave in battle
#317
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#345
American
From the hares' meadow
#367
American↑ Rising
Brave; powerful
#376
American
Courageous and strong
#391
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#446
American↑ Rising
derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance
#489
American
established and beautiful
#504
American
descendant of Conn
#506
American
A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.
#508
American
a derivative of 'lonely' or a name of attachment to a place
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#511
American
crooked nose
#513
American
A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.
#513
American
From the river Maas
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
American
shepherdess
#516
American
gift from God
#517
American
A modern form of the name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'the one who is lord.'
#518
American
Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#521
American
church near a lake
#522
American
little champion
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#524
American
a flower or a form of the name Jara
#526
American
wave
#527
American
From the priest's meadow
#528
American
Little drop of water
#529
American
Bentley clearing
#529
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#532
American
friend; comrade
#533
American
who is like God
#534
American
God is gracious
#536
American
Of noble birth
#537
American
This name is believed to be a modern variant of Aaliyah, meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'.
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
American
Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'
#540
American
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#541
American
Guardian
#541
American↑ Rising
Meaning something passed down; a bequest or inheritance.
#542
American
Bee cottage
#545
American
Joyful song
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
American
Noble or high-minded
#547
American↑ Rising
A creative spelling of the number 'seven'.
#548
American
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#549
American↑ Rising
A thorny patch
#549
American
a variant of the name Tiana, often connected to the word 'princess'
#549
American
cheerful
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
American
A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.
#551
American
a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.
#551
American
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#551
American
Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#553
American
God is gracious
#554
American
A modern name, often associated with strength and independence.
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#558
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#558
American
Variant of Randall, meaning 'shield wolf'
#560
American
A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’
#560
American
A variant of 'pearl'
#564
American
Bright meadow
#566
American
Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.
#568
American
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#573
American
derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'
#577
American
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#577
American
A river, a place of calm combined with nature.
#578
American
Possible variant of Jasmine, meaning 'gift from God'.
#582
American
Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.
#582
American
From the fern hill
#584
American
gift from God
#585
American
Pure and Clear
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#589
American
Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.
#594
American
dweller by the ridge meadow
#596
American
a blend of Brianna and Brooklyn
#600
American
Earth; Land
#603
American
A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.
#603
American
Sea maiden
#607
American
Derived from Deandra, meaning 'divine' or 'earth
#608
American
from the land of the burghers
#608
American
Clannish or not shy
#609
American↑ Rising
Referring to the vast bodies of salt water, symbolizing depth and tranquility.
#612
American
modern English
#614
American
Victory of the people.
#619
American
To love
#622
American
A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#623
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#624
American
Air; lofty; sky
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#630
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Joy', meaning happiness or delight.
#630
American
A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.
#630
American
Derived from the Arabic word for 'to shake' or 'to disturb', often used in creative or artistic contexts.
#630
American
Son of the landowner
#632
American
Derived from 'grace', representing charm and elegance.
#632
American
A derivative of the name 'Massey', meaning 'Massy’ or 'fortified place'.
#633
American
nostalgic, reference to the river.
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#636
American
son of the fair warrior

Get your free baby name shortlist

Tell us your style, we'll send 20 names you'll love — curated, not generated.