Starting With I · Name Guide

200 Modern Baby Names Starting with I (You'll Love)

Browse 2,567 baby names starting with I — 1,380 girl names and 701 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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The I sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with I are popular across American, Arabic, Hebrew, Modern coinage, English traditions. Browse all 2,567 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with I

  • 2,567 names starting with I are in our database
  • 1,380 girl names and 701 boy names begin with I
  • 486 gender-neutral names also start with I
  • Top origins for I names: American, Arabic, Hebrew

Girl Names Starting With I

1,380 girl names starting with I — showing top 100

#7
Isabella
Italian
God is my oath
#28
Isla
English↑ Rising
Island
#39
Ivy
American
faithfulness
#61
Iris
Greek↑ Rising
rainbow
#177
Isabel
Spanish
pledged to God
#359
Itzel
Mexico↑ Rising
Rainbow
#502
Iristine
American
English
#507
Ikeia
American
Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.
#508
Iwona
Poland
Polish
#509
Ibette
American
French
#512
Indria
Indonesian
Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.
#513
Ivena
English
English
#516
Ireal
American
a creative variant of the name Ariel, commonly interpreted as 'lion of God'.
#517
Ireatha
English
English
#525
Iyla
USA↑ Rising
moonlight
#529
Ilva
Sweden
defender
#531
Icysis
American
Eye of the Moon
#532
Isabeya
Hebrew
God is my oath
#535
Ica
Slovakia
A diminutive form of names starting with 'I'
#536
Isbell
England
God is my oath
#541
Ivye
English
English
#542
Ifeyinwa
Nigeria
Igbo
#542
Imogean
American
Irish
#544
Iletta
American
Small island
#549
Itsue
Japan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
#549
Ithalia
USA
God’s promise
#552
Ishna
Sanskrit
light
#554
Irline
American
siren, message bearer
#554
Iiyana
Indian
Arabic
#554
Ineze
France
pure
#555
Ieshea
English
God is salvation
#561
Irean
American
Derived from 'Ira', meaning 'watchful' or 'alert'
#564
Ieesha
India
alive
#566
Isaabella
Italy
God is my oath
#571
Idaira
Spain
A form of Aida, meaning 'happy' or 'prosperous'
#571
Icle
Unknown
unknown meaning
#572
Irine
Greek
Peace
#576
Icely
USA
Cool, icy
#579
Imani
Kenya
Faith
#581
Irisha
India
एक देवी का नाम
#581
Imalai
Tamil-speaking regions
இமலை - Himalaya, the mountain range.
#582
Iralyn
English
light and peace
#582
Iler
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
Ikea
Sweden
Island, Lake, and Its Back
#588
Iolia
Greece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#595
Ishanti
Ghana
Akan
#597
Irona
American
English
#602
Itzany
Mexico
Spanish
#608
Iney
USA
Light
#612
Iriyana
USA
Indonesian
#614
Ilsy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#617
Ieishia
American
English
#621
Imery
American
A beautiful and beloved one
#622
Ilsi
Finland
God is my oath
#626
Iras
Hebrew
watchful
#627
Ixtzel
Mesoamerica
Mayan
#629
Iceola
American
ice; serene
#631
Ileta
Unknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#634
Indie
American↑ Rising
independent or belonging to India
#635
Iveliz
Puerto Rico
Life
#638
Izzabel
Spanish
Spanish
#640
Iline
English
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640
Ivoryana
American
Derived from 'ivory', referring to the creamy-white material, symbolizing purity and elegance.
#645
Indeya
India
Meaning 'greatness' or 'prosperity'.
#647
Idalyz
American
American
#648
Ilithya
Greece
Greek
#651
Irene
Greek
peace
#657
Idalou
American
Daughter of the Idol.
#661
Intisaar
Arabic
victory, triumph
#664
Isabela
Spain
God is my oath
#666
Ianthe
Greece
Violet flower.
#668
Isobell
Scotland
God is my oath
#669
Ireonna
American
English
#671
Inya
Africa
African
#672
Ilori
Nigeria
One who is a blessing
#673
Infantfemale
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#676
Irmagene
English
A blend of Irma and Gene, means 'universal' and 'noble'.
#677
Inesha
Russia
a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
#681
Inice
American
A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.
#687
Irlene
American
sacred, or from Ireland
#693
Ilyza
American
English
#696
Inabelle
English
Beautiful and graceful
#697
Isarely
Spain
Spanish
#702
Ishia
Japan
stone, granite
#705
Iyauna
American
A modern name, often thought to represent a unique blend of sounds.
#705
Itiana
Italian
An Italian form of the name Liana, which can mean 'to bind' or 'to twine'.
#706
Illythia
Greece
midwife, healer
#707
Isabellasophia
Italy
Devoted to God
#708
Immaculate
Latin
Latin
#711
Ismene
Greece
knowledgeable
#712
Ilze
Latvian
Latvian
#713
Imagene
American
imagination or image
#716
Iolanda
Italian
Violet flower
#717
Icīs
Egypt
Throne
#718
Ila
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
#719
Ivera
Spanish
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#720
Illissa
American
Modern variant of the name 'Elissa', often associated with the meaning 'God is my oath'.
#725
Idelle
English
diligent
#727
Ivelis
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#730
Iliana
Greek↑ Rising
Bright, shining

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Boy Names Starting With I

701 boy names starting with I — showing top 100

#47
Isaac
Hebrew
יאצח
#57
Isaiah
Hebrew
God is salvation
#83
Ian
Scotland
Hebrew
#163
Ivan
Russia
God is gracious
#263
Ismael
Arabic
Hebrew
#315
Israel
Israel
ישׂראל - Yisra'el, meaning 'God contends'
#351
Ibrahim
Arabic↑ Rising
father of many
#390
iker
Spain
Basque
#500
Issey
Japan
one hundred years
#523
Isarel
Israel
He who struggles with God
#525
Izea
USA
English
#529
Isay
Japan
to be found
#534
Ikponmwosa
Nigeria
Edo
#541
Iziaha
Hebrew
The Lord is my strength
#547
Isarael
Israel
ישר אל
#558
Imam
Arabic
leader, guide, or one who leads prayers
#571
Irvine
Scotland
Green water
#573
Ingvald
Norway
the one who is in the army
#575
Isaiaha
Hebrew
Hebrew
#584
Izaack
Hebrew
Hebrew
#592
Iwan
Poland
Polish
#594
Immer
Germanic
Always or forever
#595
Ianto
Welsh
gift from God
#604
Irfaan
India
Arabic
#635
Izaiah
Hebrew
God strengthens
#644
Isami
Japan
brave
#646
Ivyl
American
Variant of Ivy; associated with the climbing plant.
#649
Isiaah
Hebrew
Hebrew
#650
Ieuan
Wales
gift from God
#653
Isabelo
Spanish
Spanish
#659
Ivyon
English
English
#660
Izaia
Hebrew
Hebrew
#662
Isamel
Hebrew
Hebrew
#678
Iasiah
American
The Lord is Salvation
#680
Ishmil
Hebrew
God listens.
#681
Izeiah
American
God is my strength
#681
Issic
American
Isolated, protected
#682
Isaish
Hebrew
אֵישׁ - 'man'; can imply strength and resilience.
#694
Idris
Arabic↑ Rising
interpreter, one who is educated
#699
Izzack
American
He will laugh
#711
Ignace
France
Latin
#723
Ibin
Arabic
ابن
#731
Ivars
Latvia
Bow Warrior
#754
Ikeer
Igbo
he who knows
#763
Isiac
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#766
Ibraheim
Arabic
Arabic
#767
Izael
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is strength.
#772
Inesh
India
God of heaven
#777
Izyck
Poland
Laughter
#785
Ivandejesus
Spain
A combination of 'Ivan,' meaning 'God is gracious,' and 'de Jesus,' meaning 'of Jesus.'
#789
Ithel
Wales
generous
#799
Ikeny
Nigeria
strength is in wealth
#812
Idi
Swahili
Hebrew
#815
Istvan
Hungary
crown, wreath
#817
Isiaha
Hebrew
Variant of Isaiah, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
#822
Ira
Hebrew↑ Rising
watchful; alert
#825
Inaky
Basque
the Lord is gracious
#830
Ignacio
Spain
Spanish
#832
Ignatz
Germanic
Latin
#838
Issack
Hebrew
he will laugh
#842
Iszac
Israel
he will laugh
#848
Iyas
Philippines
Brave one or hero.
#848
Icker
Germanic
Dutch
#849
Iwao
Japan
Rock, stone (岩) + man (男)
#850
Ikemsinachi
Nigeria
My strength is in God
#859
Idean
Iran
Persian
#860
Iakona
Greece
Derived from the name 'Jacobus', meaning 'supplanter'
#860
Isaam
Arabic
Arabic
#865
Ismet
Turkey
honest
#877
Iric
Hebrew
the name means 'my citizen'
#881
Izzaiah
American
Yah is salvation
#881
Ingolf
Scandinavia
ancestor's wolf
#884
Izan
Basque Country
To be
#895
Ishaan
India↑ Rising
ईशान: 'the sun, or the lord'
#898
Isahia
Israel
Hebrew
#915
Issac
American
Hebrew
#922
Izayha
American
The one who is strong
#933
Izziah
Hebrew
God is my strength
#938
Ikem
Nigeria
Strength of a person
#939
Ibraham
Arabic
Arabic
#942
Ifenna
Nigeria
the father is here
#944
Iean
Ireland
God is gracious
#955
Iliyaas
Arabic
Arabic
#956
Irl
USA
A variant of Earl, meaning nobleman or warrior.
#959
Issaic
Hebrew
laughter
#962
Irbin
Albania
little iron
#966
Ibraaheem
Arabic
Father of a multitude
#969
Imran
Arabic↑ Rising
prosperity, abundance
#973
Isaha
Hebrew
He saves
#975
Ivol
American
to thrive, to flourish
#977
Israyel
Israel
God contends
#978
Iseah
Hebrew
God is salvation
#980
Ikher
Egypt
He who rejoices
#986
Ismel
Spanish
God will hear
#1000
Ignatuis
Modern coinage
fiery one — from Ignatius
#1000
Irmias
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Ioanis
Greek
God is gracious — from Ioannis
#1000
Ixander
Modern coinage
defender of mankind — from Alexander
#1000
Izaiaz
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1005
Imauri
American
Gifted one

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Unisex Names Starting With I

486 gender-neutral names starting with I — showing top 100

#378
Ivory
English↑ Rising
English
#568
Ibis
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#632
Ival
English
Hebrew
#635
Iretomiwa
Nigeria
The one who brings wealth or blessings
#768
Indy
American↑ Rising
independent or derived from Indiana
#804
Ive
Dutch-speaking countries
Yew; archer
#811
Ishmeet
India
Blessed with God's grace.
#854
Indigo
American↑ Rising
English
#889
Ien
Japan
Peaceful
#926
Ivey
American
yew plant
#927
Ivel
English
yew tree
#1038
Ibukunoluwa
Nigeria
Blessing of God
#1038
Iry
American
Variant of Iree or Ireeh, meaning 'peace'
#1235
İnmer
Turkey
Turkish
#1250
In
China
Chinese
#1366
Issie
English
God is my oath
#1457
Ilerioluwa
Nigeria
God's joy is rising
#1500
Ilbert
Old German
noble and bright
#1500
Ipke
Dutch
little Ipko
#1501
Ilcho
Bulgarian
to be strong, powerful
#1503
Ippazio
Italian
God is my salvation
#1504
Ippe
Japanese
to be brave, courageous
#1511
Ildo
Italian
brave warrior — from Aldo
#1512
Iqlaas
Arabic
sincerity, purity
#1513
Ile
African
island
#1516
Ilema
African
unknown
#1517
Iqrar
Arabic
to declare, to affirm
#1518
Ileri
Yoruba
progress, advancement
#1519
Iles
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1520
Ilg
Germanic
a variant of Ilgmar
#1522
Ilgars
Latvian
bright, shining
#1522
Iranda
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1524
Ilgonis
Latvian
brave warrior
#1524
Irantxu
Basque
little iron
#1526
Ilgın
Turkish
a type of plant
#1528
Ilhom
Uzbek
inspiration, motivation
#1529
Ili
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#1531
Ilidio
Portuguese
derived from Ilídio
#1532
Ilijan
Filipino
from the Ilijan River
#1532
Irenej
Slavic
peaceful, serene — from Irena
#1534
Ilijanka
Slavic
derived from Ilija
#1535
Ilimotama
Samoan
the one who is strong
#1536
Ireoluwadebami
Yoruba
God has brought me joy
#1537
Ilioara
Romanian
light, sun — from Ilie
#1537
Ireoluwatomileyin
Yoruba
God's will has come to me
#1538
Ireoluwatomiwa
Yoruba
God's will has come to me
#1539
Ilira
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1539
Ires
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1541
Irfa
Arabic
to elevate, to raise
#1544
Iliu
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1546
Ilja
Slavic
God is my salvation — from Elijah
#1547
Iridis
Modern coinage
related to the rainbow
#1548
Iljaz
Albanian
God is gracious
#1550
Ilkan
Turkish
brave, courageous
#1550
Irimia
Romanian
peaceful — from Irimia
#1551
Ilke
Turkish
one who is loved
#1551
Irimie
Romanian
no traditional meaning documented
#1552
Ilkin
Azerbaijani
bright, shining
#1552
Irinel
Romanian
little Irene
#1555
Ilko
Slavic
he who is strong
#1555
Irio
Japanese
from the Japanese word for 'village'
#1557
Illan
Irish
cheerful, joyful
#1558
Illar
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1558
Irith
Hebrew
flood — from Irith
#1559
Ille
Latin
he, that man
#1561
Illes
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1562
Illi
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1565
Illimar
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1567
Illyes
Hungarian
brave, strong — from Elias
#1567
Irme
Germanic
brave, powerful
#1571
Ilme
Finnish
light, brightness
#1572
Ilmie
Indonesian
light or brightness
#1574
Irmengild
Germanic
whole sacrifice
#1575
Ilmo
Finnish
light, brightness
#1580
Irmgardt
Germanic
warrior maiden — from Irmgard
#1585
Irmin
Old High German
strong, powerful
#1590
Irmiya
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1593
Irmo
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1598
Iluminado
Spanish
illuminated, enlightened
#1599
Ilus
Greek
light, brightness
#1599
Irnerio
Italian
unknown — possibly from Irnerius
#1600
Iluta
Latvian
light, brightness
#1601
Ilvars
Latvian
brave warrior
#1602
Ilvi
Finnish
brave, strong
#1602
Irodion
Greek
heroic, brave — from Irodion
#1604
Ilvis
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1605
Ilvo
Italian
from the Latin name Albinus
#1607
Ilyaz
Turkic
bringer of good news
#1608
Irra
Sanskrit
earth, land
#1609
Irram
Arabic
gift from God
#1611
Imaam
Arabic
leader or guide
#1613
Imama
Arabic
leader, guide
#1613
Irsad
Arabic
guidance or direction
#1614
Imamah
Arabic
leadership or guidance
#1616
Irtautas
Lithuanian
brave warrior
#1619
Irum
Arabic
the earth
#1621
Imantas
Lithuanian
light, brightness
#1621
Irundeep
Modern coinage
light of the earth
#1622
Imante
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1622
Irune
Basque
unknown

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