Native American Origin · Name Guide

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

Browse 172 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

124 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
Jaquata
The name is thought to mean 'a person who knows,
36
Kanora
singing song
37
Killari
The place of the morning star
38
Kahmaya
Brave
39
Kaymani
from the river
40
Kayora
to make her life better
41
Kewana
a name of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to nature
42
Kaliska
Ojibwe
43
Kyani
a beautiful flower.
44
Kimimila
means 'the one who is wise'.
45
Koneta
A beloved name with deep roots
46
Kimimela
Lakota
47
Kinaya
A name of Native American origin meaning 'the one who understands' or 'the one who sees the stars'.
48
Keoka
Native American
49
Lahoma
A word for 'the landscape'
50
Lacora
A place of gathering
51
Lozen
A shield or protector, often associated with the Apache warrior and prophetess.
52
Loweta
a woman of the woods
53
Lowana
Native American
54
Lataska
one who is hopeful
55
Miakota
a name that combines elements meaning 'my' and 'friend' in Dakota
56
Maeoma
a name for the moon
57
Moneak
a type of bird
58
Mistaya
سحر
59
Makkari
to be lighthearted; joyful
60
Natani
The one who is not an enemy.
61
Nascha
Native American
62
Nalahni
the one who is loved
63
Nanati
spiritual leader or guide
64
Nenah
A name used in some tribes; often interpreted as 'dreamer' or 'visionary'
65
Nahtanha
Native American
66
Oceola
water
67
Orenda
spiritual power, mystical energy
68
Osiyo
Welcome
69
Paisha
of the earth.
70
Qeyanni
a creative mind
71
Quala
unknown, but often regarded as 'to soar'
72
Sacheen
A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'
73
Sache
The one who brings happiness
74
Sioux
Native American
75
Shondi
to come from the river, related to flowing water
76
Syha
to rise, to ascend
77
Sonseeahray
Sunrise
78
Shania
Native American
79
Tamaya
Native American
80
Taci
A beloved name with deep roots
81
Tiabeanie
Native American
82
Tasina
an undefined translation within Native American languages, often interpreted as 'bringer of light'
83
Tecoa
place of refuge
84
Talula
leaping water
85
Tequesta
a person from the Tequesta tribe
86
Teaka
lovely
87
Talaija
the grounded one
88
Tenaja
to cross or travel
89
Takala
a high place or hill
90
Tallulah
leaping waters.
91
Taleka
Native American
92
Tsianina
little bird
93
Taima
A name that means 'the sound of the wind.'
94
Turea
Native American
95
Talise
Native American
96
Taquoia
Native American
97
Tiuana
the people of the water
98
Tashina
the one who is a dancer
99
Tala
star
100
Tewana
A form of the name Tana, meaning 'the river' or 'to flow'
101
Takima
She who brings moonlight.
102
Tanisi
Tanisi - 'Turtle'.
103
Tenaya
to gather
104
Utahna
an owl
105
Wynema
Girl with the sweet voice
106
Waneta
an old Japanese willow tree
107
Wathena
River of Light
108
Wicahpi
Star
109
Wynona
First-born daughter.
110
Wynonah
Native American
111
Wadena
to wake up, to rise
112
Wanona
Native American
113
Waleska
the one who has a shield
114
Winonna
firstborn daughter
115
Wanema
The one who brings peace
116
Wyota
Native American
117
Winnona
Lakota
118
Wahnita
Treetops
119
Wakina
the one who brings the day
120
Winonah
Firstborn daughter

Native American Boy Names

37 boy names of Native American origin — showing top 37

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
Cheenou
Native American
11
Coyal
Sky
12
Chaske
Lakota
13
Coa
the one who is strong or courageous
14
Edahi
a place of bending
15
Iktan
The one who is a warrior
16
Jolon
The name means 'valley'.
17
Jaguar
he who kills with one leap
18
Kawhi
the clever one
19
Kavik
Meaning 'wolverine', symbolizing strength and fierceness.
20
Kahnye
a keeper or guardian
21
Kanen
To be a warrior, a brave person.
22
Kotah
one who is clever
23
Mato
Bear.
24
Meeko
Native American
25
Nodin
Wind
26
Nashoba
Wolf
27
Qualik
Native American
28
Sakoni
This name means 'one who is brave'.
29
Teko
Native American
30
Takoma
Native American
31
Teyo
Native American (Pueblo origin)
32
Tokala
The fox.
33
Wonya
A name used among Native American tribes, meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'
34
Waiks
He who is wise
35
Wakiyan
Means 'thunder'.
36
Wasco
Native American
37
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
Chayton
Falcon
3
Coyote
trickster, hunter
4
Dyami
Eagle
5
Hiawatha
Iroquois
6
Nakai
Navajo
7
Nakoma
the great warrior
8
Sakima
a white hawk
9
Shenandoah
believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.
10
Sundance
Refers to a spiritual celebration associated with the sun.
11
Sanay
Often interpreted as 'the one who brings light' or 'radiance.'

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