Native American Origin · Name Guide

177 Nature-Inspired Native American Baby Names (Nature-Inspired & Meaningful)

Browse 178 Native American baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Native American Girl Names
  2. Native American Boy Names
  3. Native American Unisex Names

These names draw from multiple Indigenous naming traditions across North America, many rooted in nature, animals, or a specific personal meaning — traditions vary widely by nation and tribe.

Quick facts: Native American names

  • Naming traditions vary widely by Indigenous nation and tribe
  • Many names carry meanings tied to nature, animals, or a specific personal event
  • Some traditions allow a name to change over a person's lifetime
  • Many Western-popularized "Native American-style" names are simplified or anglicized tribal-language words

Native American Girl Names

127 girl names of Native American origin — showing top 120

1
Atosha
The name is believed to mean 'fire' or 'burning'.
2
Ahonesti
Native American
3
Ahtyana
Strong and Brave
4
Anahie
often interpreted to mean 'to be blessed' or 'the bringer of blessings'
5
Aquia
Water or river
6
Ayunna
mighty one
7
Ariyunna
A name often given to signify 'the one who brings joy'
8
Aquina
Native American
9
Ahnisty
strong and virtuous
10
Ayauna
A river or water source
11
Aponi
butterfly
12
Ahnesti
Native American
13
Ahni
very rare or precious
14
Atira
Native American
15
Chakita
butterfly
16
Cante
Sings
17
Cholena
to whisper
18
Chenoa
white dove
19
Cehlani
Blessing
20
Citori
Native American
21
Cigi
Meaning 'nightingale'
22
Drinda
No documented meaning
23
Dlani
the one who is a leader
24
Dakya
an observant person
25
Elu
Cherokee
26
Genessee
Native American
27
Hawanya
fire
28
Haseya
Navajo
29
Hopi
'Hopi' means 'peaceful' or 'good'.
30
Ilisa
she is a woman
31
Ishta
Woman
32
Itaska
The name of a river
33
Ilwaad
Sweet, pleasant
34
Ihla
It means 'bright' or 'shining lady'
35
Inali
herb or plant — from Cherokee
36
Jaquata
The name is thought to mean 'a person who knows,
37
Kanora
singing song
38
Killari
The place of the morning star
39
Kahmaya
Brave
40
Kaymani
from the river
41
Kayora
to make her life better
42
Kewana
a name of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to nature
43
Kaliska
Ojibwe
44
Kyani
a beautiful flower.
45
Kimimila
means 'the one who is wise'.
46
Koneta
A beloved name with deep roots
47
Kimimela
Lakota
48
Kinaya
A name of Native American origin meaning 'the one who understands' or 'the one who sees the stars'.
49
Keoka
Native American
50
Lahoma
A word for 'the landscape'
51
Lacora
A place of gathering
52
Lozen
A shield or protector, often associated with the Apache warrior and prophetess.
53
Loweta
a woman of the woods
54
Lowana
Native American
55
Lataska
one who is hopeful
56
Leotie
flower of the prairie
57
Miakota
a name that combines elements meaning 'my' and 'friend' in Dakota
58
Maeoma
a name for the moon
59
Moneak
a type of bird
60
Mistaya
سحر
61
Makkari
to be lighthearted; joyful
62
Natani
The one who is not an enemy.
63
Nascha
Native American
64
Nalahni
the one who is loved
65
Nanati
spiritual leader or guide
66
Nenah
A name used in some tribes; often interpreted as 'dreamer' or 'visionary'
67
Nahtanha
Native American
68
Oceola
water
69
Orenda
spiritual power, mystical energy
70
Osiyo
Welcome
71
Paisha
of the earth.
72
Qeyanni
a creative mind
73
Quala
unknown, but often regarded as 'to soar'
74
Sacheen
A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'
75
Sache
The one who brings happiness
76
Sioux
Native American
77
Shondi
to come from the river, related to flowing water
78
Syha
to rise, to ascend
79
Sonseeahray
Sunrise
80
Shania
Native American
81
Salish
of the Salish people
82
Tamaya
Native American
83
Taci
A beloved name with deep roots
84
Tiabeanie
Native American
85
Tasina
an undefined translation within Native American languages, often interpreted as 'bringer of light'
86
Tecoa
place of refuge
87
Talula
leaping water
88
Tequesta
a person from the Tequesta tribe
89
Teaka
lovely
90
Talaija
the grounded one
91
Tenaja
to cross or travel
92
Takala
a high place or hill
93
Tallulah
leaping waters.
94
Taleka
Native American
95
Tsianina
little bird
96
Taima
A name that means 'the sound of the wind.'
97
Turea
Native American
98
Talise
Native American
99
Taquoia
Native American
100
Tiuana
the people of the water
101
Tashina
the one who is a dancer
102
Tala
star
103
Tewana
A form of the name Tana, meaning 'the river' or 'to flow'
104
Takima
She who brings moonlight.
105
Tanisi
Tanisi - 'Turtle'.
106
Tenaya
to gather
107
Utahna
an owl
108
Wynema
Girl with the sweet voice
109
Waneta
an old Japanese willow tree
110
Wathena
River of Light
111
Wicahpi
Star
112
Wynona
First-born daughter.
113
Wynonah
Native American
114
Wadena
to wake up, to rise
115
Wanona
Native American
116
Waleska
the one who has a shield
117
Winonna
firstborn daughter
118
Wanema
The one who brings peace
119
Wyota
Native American
120
Winnona
Lakota

Native American Boy Names

40 boy names of Native American origin — showing top 40

1
Anoki
actor
2
Arvol
Native American
3
Acee
Native American
4
Ahmik
the one who is a warrior
5
Antawan
A name of a summertime month
6
Ahanu
Native American
7
Bahe
Navajo
8
Chuna
Meaning 'moon' or ‘he who is calm’.
9
Cheveyo
Native American
10
Chayton
Falcon
11
Cheenou
Native American
12
Coyal
Sky
13
Chaske
Lakota
14
Dyami
Eagle
15
Edahi
a place of bending
16
Iktan
The one who is a warrior
17
Jolon
The name means 'valley'.
18
Jaguar
he who kills with one leap
19
Kawhi
the clever one
20
Kavik
Meaning 'wolverine', symbolizing strength and fierceness.
21
Kahnye
a keeper or guardian
22
Kanen
To be a warrior, a brave person.
23
Kotah
one who is clever
24
Mato
Bear.
25
Meeko
Native American
26
Nodin
Wind
27
Nashoba
Wolf
28
Qualik
Native American
29
Sundance
Refers to a spiritual celebration associated with the sun.
30
Sakoni
This name means 'one who is brave'.
31
Sanay
Often interpreted as 'the one who brings light' or 'radiance.'
32
Teko
Native American
33
Takoma
Native American
34
Teyo
Native American (Pueblo origin)
35
Tokala
The fox.
36
Wonya
A name used among Native American tribes, meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'
37
Waiks
He who is wise
38
Wakiyan
Means 'thunder'.
39
Wasco
Native American
40
Zakoda
Native American

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Native American Unisex Names

11 gender-neutral names of Native American origin — showing top 11

1
Apache
enemy
2
Aniweta
he who is a warrior
3
Coyote
trickster, hunter
4
Coa
the one who is strong or courageous
5
Doli
sings like a bird
6
Hiawatha
Iroquois
7
Harjo
he is brave
8
Nakai
Navajo
9
Nakoma
the great warrior
10
Sakima
a white hawk
11
Shenandoah
believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.

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