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The I sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with I are popular across Hebrew, American, Latin, International, Arabic traditions. Browse all 2,988 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with I

  • 2,988 names starting with I are in our database
  • 1,037 girl names and 508 boy names begin with I
  • 1,443 gender-neutral names also start with I
  • Top origins for I names: Hebrew, American, Latin

Girl Names Starting With I

1,037 girl names starting with I — showing top 100

#7
Italian
God is my oath
#33
English↑ Rising
Island
#38
American↑ Rising
faithfulness
#502
American
English
#507
American
Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.
#508
Poland
Polish
#509
American
French
#512
Indonesian
Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.
#513
English
English
#516
American
a creative variant of the name Ariel, commonly interpreted as 'lion of God'.
#517
English
English
#525
Greece
shining light
#529
Sweden
defender
#530
Spanish
rainbow
#531
American
Eye of the Moon
#532
Hebrew
God is my oath
#535
Slovakia
A diminutive form of names starting with 'I'
#536
England
God is my oath
#541
English
English
#542
Nigeria
Igbo
#542
American
Irish
#544
American
Small island
#549
Japan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
#549
USA
God’s promise
#552
Sanskrit
light
#554
American
siren, message bearer
#554
Indian
Arabic
#554
France
pure
#555
English
God is salvation
#561
American
Derived from 'Ira', meaning 'watchful' or 'alert'
#564
India
alive
#566
Italy
God is my oath
#571
Spain
A form of Aida, meaning 'happy' or 'prosperous'
#571
Unknown
unknown meaning
#572
Greek
Peace
#576
USA
Cool, icy
#581
India
एक देवी का नाम
#581
Tamil-speaking regions
இமலை - Himalaya, the mountain range.
#582
English
light and peace
#582
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Greece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#595
Ghana
Akan
#597
American
English
#600
USA↑ Rising
moonlight
#602
Mexico
Spanish
#608
USA
Light
#612
USA
Indonesian
#614
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#617
American
English
#621
American
A beautiful and beloved one
#622
Finland
God is my oath
#626
Hebrew
watchful
#627
Mesoamerica
Mayan
#629
American
ice; serene
#631
Unknown
{language: Unknown, meaning: Possibly derived from various cultures, potentially a variation of Ilana which means 'tree'
#635
Puerto Rico
Life
#638
Spanish
Spanish
#640
English
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640
American
Derived from 'ivory', referring to the creamy-white material, symbolizing purity and elegance.
#645
India
Meaning 'greatness' or 'prosperity'.
#647
American
American
#647
Spain
emerald
#648
Greece
Greek
#657
American
Daughter of the Idol.
#658
Spain↑ Rising
God is my oath
#661
Arabic
victory, triumph
#666
Greece
Violet flower.
#668
Scotland
God is my oath
#669
American
English
#671
Africa
African
#672
Nigeria
One who is a blessing
#673
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#676
English
A blend of Irma and Gene, means 'universal' and 'noble'.
#677
Russia
a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
#681
American
A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.
#687
American
sacred, or from Ireland
#693
American
English
#696
English
Beautiful and graceful
#697
Spain
Spanish
#702
Japan
stone, granite
#705
American
A modern name, often thought to represent a unique blend of sounds.
#705
Italian
An Italian form of the name Liana, which can mean 'to bind' or 'to twine'.
#706
Greece
midwife, healer
#707
Italy
Devoted to God
#708
Latin
Latin
#711
Greece
knowledgeable
#712
Latvian
Latvian
#713
American
imagination or image
#716
Italian
Violet flower
#717
Egypt
Throne
#719
Spanish
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
#720
American
Modern variant of the name 'Elissa', often associated with the meaning 'God is my oath'.
#725
English
diligent
#727
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#733
Yoruba
Love
#733
Indigenous Australian
Indigenous Australian
#737
Arabic↑ Rising
care, concern
#741
Hungary
warrior maiden
#742
USA
a modern twist on names like Miranda, often interpreted as 'admirable' or 'worthy of admiration'
#742
Nigeria
She brings joy

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Boy Names Starting With I

508 boy names starting with I — showing top 100

#42
Hebrew
יאצח
#69
Scotland
Hebrew
#411
Arabic
father of many
#441
Spanish↑ Rising
God is salvation
#500
Japan
one hundred years
#504
Albania
free
#523
Israel
He who struggles with God
#525
USA
English
#529
Japan
to be found
#534
Nigeria
Edo
#541
Hebrew
The Lord is my strength
#547
Israel
ישר אל
#558
Arabic
leader, guide, or one who leads prayers
#573
Norway
the one who is in the army
#575
Hebrew
Hebrew
#584
Hebrew
Hebrew
#592
Poland
Polish
#594
Germanic
Always or forever
#595
Welsh
gift from God
#604
India
Arabic
#644
Japan
brave
#646
American
Variant of Ivy; associated with the climbing plant.
#649
Hebrew
Hebrew
#650
Wales
gift from God
#653
Spanish
Spanish
#659
English
English
#660
Hebrew
Hebrew
#662
Hebrew
Hebrew
#680
Hebrew
God listens.
#681
American
God is my strength
#681
American
Isolated, protected
#682
Hebrew
אֵישׁ - 'man'; can imply strength and resilience.
#699
American
He will laugh
#711
France
Latin
#712
Bulgarian
Bulgarian
#723
Arabic
ابن
#731
Latvia
Bow Warrior
#754
Igbo
he who knows
#763
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#766
Arabic
Arabic
#772
India
God of heaven
#777
Poland
Laughter
#785
Spain
A combination of 'Ivan,' meaning 'God is gracious,' and 'de Jesus,' meaning 'of Jesus.'
#789
Wales
generous
#799
Nigeria
strength is in wealth
#807
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is strength.
#812
Swahili
Hebrew
#815
Hungary
crown, wreath
#816
Mongolia
Mongolian
#817
Hebrew
Variant of Isaiah, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
#825
Basque
the Lord is gracious
#832
Germanic
Latin
#838
Hebrew
he will laugh
#842
Israel
he will laugh
#848
Philippines
Brave one or hero.
#848
Germanic
Dutch
#849
Japan
Rock, stone (岩) + man (男)
#850
Nigeria
My strength is in God
#858
Greece
Gift of Isis
#859
Iran
Persian
#860
Greece
Derived from the name 'Jacobus', meaning 'supplanter'
#860
Arabic
Arabic
#865
Turkey
honest
#869
India
ईशान: 'the sun, or the lord'
#877
Hebrew
the name means 'my citizen'
#879
Basque Country↑ Rising
To be
#881
American
Yah is salvation
#881
Scandinavia
ancestor's wolf
#883
Hawaii
God's gift
#898
Israel
Hebrew
#922
American
The one who is strong
#933
Hebrew
God is my strength
#936
Arabic↑ Rising
prosperity, abundance
#938
Nigeria
Strength of a person
#939
Arabic
Arabic
#941
Hebrew
God is gracious
#942
Nigeria
the father is here
#944
Ireland
God is gracious
#955
Arabic
Arabic
#956
USA
A variant of Earl, meaning nobleman or warrior.
#959
Hebrew
laughter
#962
Albania
little iron
#966
Arabic
Father of a multitude
#973
Hebrew
He saves
#975
American
to thrive, to flourish
#977
Israel
God contends
#978
Hebrew
God is salvation
#980
Egypt
He who rejoices
#986
Spanish
God will hear
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots

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Unisex Names Starting With I

1,443 gender-neutral names starting with I — showing top 100

#56
Hebrew
God is salvation
#78
Greek↑ Rising
rainbow
#153
Russia
God is gracious
#159
France
God is my oath
#164
Spanish
pledged to God
#229
Israel
ישׂראל - Yisra'el, meaning 'God contends'
#244
Arabic↑ Rising
Hebrew
#357
Spain
Basque
#366
Mexico↑ Rising
Rainbow
#476
Kenya↑ Rising
Faith
#518
American
Image
#520
English↑ Rising
English
#529
Ireland
Yew tree
#559
Nigeria
Igbo
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#571
Scotland
Green water
#577
Slavic countries
Yew tree
#577
American↑ Rising
independent or belonging to India
#580
Hebrew
God strengthens
#583
Sweden
Island, Lake, and Its Back
#622
Sanskrit↑ Rising
Sanskrit
#632
English
Hebrew
#635
Nigeria
The one who brings wealth or blessings
#644
English
Pure
#675
Greek
peace
#678
American
The Lord is Salvation
#790
Arabic↑ Rising
interpreter, one who is educated
#791
American
Hebrew
#800
Egypt
Iset
#804
Dutch-speaking countries
Yew; archer
#811
India
Blessed with God's grace.
#829
France
Yew Tree
#842
France
Yew tree
#848
American↑ Rising
yew plant
#869
Middle East
Excellence, benevolence
#878
Hebrew
watchful; alert
#882
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#889
Japan
Peaceful
#897
Germanic
Universal,
#909
Israel
Isle of Palms
#909
Nigeria
Yoruba
#914
Arabic
التمرد أو القوة - meaning 'rebellion or strength'
#922
American↑ Rising
independent or derived from Indiana
#927
English
yew tree
#960
American
English
#961
American↑ Rising
English
#975
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#985
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#1009
Spain
pure
#1026
Scotland
island
#1038
Nigeria
Blessing of God
#1038
American
Variant of Iree or Ireeh, meaning 'peace'
#1084
Hebrew
Hebrew
#1087
Germanic
work
#1148
Sweden
beautiful, beloved
#1184
American
English
#1188
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is salvation
#1198
Arabic
Arabic
#1235
Turkey
Turkish
#1250
China
Chinese
#1259
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#1260
English
the sun's rays
#1261
English
ivy, climbing plant
#1271
American
The land of the Indus River
#1366
English
God is my oath
#1382
Mexico
an instance of love or affection
#1397
Hebrew
Hebrew
#1407
American↑ Rising
English
#1411
Persian
Persian
#1425
Latin
Possibly derived from 'Ivy', symbolizing fidelity and eternity.
#1443
Slavic countries
Yew tree; warrior
#1451
India
beloved
#1457
Nigeria
God's joy is rising
#1458
Israel
Hebrew
#1500
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1500
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1501
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1501
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1502
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1502
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1503
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1503
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1504
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1504
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1505
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1505
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1506
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1506
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1507
Jamaica↑ Rising
Jamaican Patois
#1507
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1507
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1508
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1508
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1509
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1509
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1510
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1510
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1511
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1511
International
A International name with cultural significance
#1512
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance