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200 Elegant Baby Names Starting with MA (Complete List)

Browse 4,243 baby names starting with MA — 2,769 girl names and 1,061 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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The MA sound gives names a distinctive quality. Names starting with MA are popular across American, English, Spain, Arabic, France traditions. Browse all 4,243 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with MA

  • 4,243 names starting with MA are in our database
  • 2,769 girl names and 1,061 boy names begin with MA
  • 413 gender-neutral names also start with MA
  • Top origins for MA names: American, English, Spain

Girl Names Starting With MA

2,769 girl names starting with MA — showing top 100

#50
Maya
Hebrew
Hebrew
#58
Madelyn
American
Woman from Magdala
#73
Maeve
Ireland↑ Rising
Intoxicating.
#82
Maria
Hebrew↑ Rising
Bitterness; sea of sorrow
#94
Madeline
France
of Magdala
#132
Margaret
England
pearl
#133
Mary
Hebrew
Beloved
#144
Magnolia
English↑ Rising
a flower
#148
Margot
France↑ Rising
a pearl
#273
Malia
American
calm, peaceful
#293
Maisie
Scotland↑ Rising
A diminutive form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
#360
Madilyn
American
Variant of Madeline, meaning 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala'.
#415
Maryam
Arabic↑ Rising
مريم: المحبوبة
#459
Maia
Greece↑ Rising
mother, nurse
#492
Madelynn
American
woman from Magdala
#500
Marnice
American
French
#501
Margaretta
Greece
pearl
#502
Makenzlie
American
Derived from the surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one'.
#502
Mabelin
American
lovable; lovable lady
#503
Malke
Yiddish-speaking communities
queen.
#504
Mandra
India
lovely, intelligent
#504
Marvia
USA
English
#505
Maritess
Philippines
a combination of María and Teresa
#506
Markesia
American
of Mars, warrior
#508
Mayrel
English
Bitter, but with a sense of freshness
#508
Mailan
Vietnam
beautiful, delicate
#509
Martisha
American
Warlike
#509
Mashaunda
American
gift of the sea
#509
Mandalin
American
English
#513
Makinzy
American
a modern variant of the name McKenzie, meaning 'son of the wise ruler'.
#518
Marlicia
American
English
#519
Mayden
American
Maiden
#521
Madalon
American
noble one
#522
Matthea
Hebrew
מתתיהו - 'gift of God'.
#522
Madene
French
a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place
#524
Matyson
American
gift of God
#524
Marvene
American
From the sea
#525
Maryemma
American
A combination of Mary and Emma
#526
Makyleigh
American
English
#527
Marshe
American
From the marsh
#527
Malinalli
Mexico
Nahuatl
#528
Mariadelosangel
Spain
Mary of the Angels
#528
Marvalee
American
English
#528
Matison
American
English
#531
Maliyah
USA
Modern variant of Malia, meaning 'beloved' or 'a gift from God'.
#532
Mareme
African
Wolof
#533
Madgline
American
A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.
#534
Maraiya
USA
New hope
#534
Mandilyn
American
Combination of Amanda and Marilyn
#535
Martene
Latin
of Mars
#535
Margarite
Greek
pearl
#536
Maybellene
American
English
#540
Marshelle
American
Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.
#540
Mavel
American
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
#543
Magen
American
Hebrew
#543
Mainhia
Ireland
tir na nognah, la tierra de la juventud (meaning: land of eternal youth)
#544
Mamye
English
beloved
#544
Margy
American
Pearl
#545
Marayla
American
A variation of the name Mariah, meaning 'bitterness' in Hebrew.
#547
Marieda
Spain
Of Mary; beloved
#550
Markira
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
Marish
Hebrew
Bitterness.
#552
Magalena
Spanish
Spanish
#553
Marteisha
American
English
#553
Mariesa
Latin
A variant of 'Maria', often associated with the sea.
#555
Maggen
American
Pearl
#556
Marisia
Slavic regions
of the sea
#557
Mariadelrosari
Spain
Mary of the Rosary
#558
Mariliz
Spanish
Little Mary
#559
Marzee
American
A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.
#559
Marcayla
American
Variant of Marcellus, meaning young warrior or little warrior
#560
Mahalie
English
Hebrew
#561
Macaylah
American
A modern variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'
#562
Marinel
Philippines
related to the sea, or 'of the ocean'.
#562
Markesha
American
English
#565
Marcilla
Spain
Little warrior
#567
Marcea
Italy
of Mars, warrior
#569
Madicella
Italy
Madicella
#570
Matilee
American
English
#571
Margeurite
French
French
#572
Maly
Czech Republic
Tiny
#573
Madilin
American
English
#574
Maica
Spain
who is like God
#576
Mabil
Swahili-speaking countries
one who is good
#576
Mahoganey
American
Derived from 'Mahogany', referring to the type of tree, symbolizing strength and beauty.
#577
Mariagrazia
Italy
Mary Grace
#577
Maribela
Spanish
A blend of 'María' and 'Isabella', often interpreted as 'beautiful Mary'.
#578
Masayo
Japan
Japanese
#578
Makinnley
American
A modern feminine variant of McKinley, meaning 'son of the fair man'.
#578
Marles
France
Of the sea
#578
Malvine
Germanic
German
#581
Markeyta
American
A variant of Marquita, typically meaning 'little warrior' or 'strong'.
#581
Maori
New Zealand
Maori
#583
Makeba
South Africa
she who is loved, one who is cherished
#583
Madoka
Japan
Japanese
#583
Mareyah
Hebrew
bitterness
#584
Maymie
American
A variant of May
#584
Mariola
Spain
little Mary or beloved,
#585
Mariangeliz
Spanish
Mary's angel
#586
Mariaangelica
Spain
Beloved, angelic

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Boy Names Starting With MA

1,061 boy names starting with MA — showing top 100

#6
Mateo
Spain
Gift of God
#30
Mason
American
(English: "stone worker")
#32
Matthew
American
מַתִּתְיָהוּ - meaning 'gift of God'.
#37
Maverick
American↑ Rising
independent, nonconformist
#164
Matias
Spanish↑ Rising
gift of God
#291
Maximiliano
Spain
El más grande
#371
Mathias
Hebrew↑ Rising
מתיה
#482
Matthias
Greek
gift of God
#501
Maxis
Greece
the greatest
#501
Marselo
Spanish
young warrior
#506
Maclovio
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#507
Maksimus
Latin
Latin
#510
Markece
American
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'male, manly'
#514
Markeveon
English
Derived from Markus, which means 'male' or 'warrior', blended with 'Evan' meaning 'God is gracious'.
#516
Maxum
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Markeon
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#521
Marcelo
Spanish↑ Rising
young warrior
#524
Manolis
Greece
a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us
#525
Marckel
American
Variant of the name Mark, often interpreted as 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.
#529
Markle
English
English
#530
Massen
American
one who is powerful
#534
Mahkhi
American
English
#536
Mahonri
Hebrew
Mahonri means 'the one protected by God'.
#537
Malyke
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#538
Marick
American
Ruler, leader
#541
Makieh
American
American
#547
Marquin
Spanish
Little Mars
#547
Mando
Latin
Command, Order
#549
Mathyis
France
Gift of God
#550
Marquevious
American
Combination of Mark and the suffix -vious, implying a protector or strong leader.
#550
Marcellius
Ancient Rome
little warrior
#553
Marcion
Ancient Rome
little warrior
#554
Maz
American
Short form of names like Mazen or Mazen, which means 'brave'.
#561
Mannuel
Spain
God is with us
#561
Marquarious
American
Marquarious is a modern invented name, likely a variation or combination stemming from names like Marquis, which means '
#562
Maximilian
Latin
the greatest
#564
Mackel
American
English
#566
Mashaun
American
A modern invented name, potentially influenced by Sean or similar names
#568
Manfried
Germanic
powerful protector
#573
Markwan
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#573
Masaaki
Japan
elegant, graceful
#575
Macus
Latin
male, manly, brave
#577
Marquail
American
A modern variation of Mark, potentially meaning 'warlike'.
#577
Mancil
American
Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.
#578
Maximo
Spanish↑ Rising
greatest
#579
Marchant
English
Latin
#586
Maiki
Japan
Flourishing
#591
Marid
Arabic
Arabic
#591
Manly
American
manly, brave
#595
Markley
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.
#595
Markeice
American
a variant of Marcus, meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'
#598
Manoj
India
born of the mind
#609
Mamadi
Mali
Mande
#613
Marcale
American
A modern variation likely derived from names like Marc or Marcus.
#615
Marckus
American
Derived from 'Marcus', meaning 'male, manly'.
#617
Marcoa
Italy
Italian
#620
Matheau
France
French
#621
Marwood
England
English
#622
Mano
Japan
A work of art
#626
Mayas
Greece
the brave one
#629
Matthewdavid
American
gift of God
#631
Maden
Turkish
smith
#637
Mahde
Iran
Arabic
#637
Marquies
France
French
#639
Maruin
Japan
Japanese
#642
Maruf
Arabic
Arabic
#647
Masuo
Japan
増夫 (Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'
#648
Mahleek
Arabic
هو ملكٌ
#648
Mamoru
Japan
to protect, to watch over
#652
Markiese
American
Variant of Marquis, meaning nobleman
#652
Malakyi
Hebrew
My messenger
#654
Marcangelo
Italy
A combination of 'Marco' and 'Angelo', meaning 'warlike' and 'angel' respectively.
#657
Martique
French
French
#659
Martay
American
Variant of Marte, meaning 'Mars'.
#661
Martwon
English
Latin
#662
Mann
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#663
Marinus
Netherlands
of the sea
#667
Markess
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#667
Marquale
Italy
Derived from 'Marco', meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.
#671
Makahi
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#672
Marreo
Spain
from the marsh or swamp
#673
Makston
American
English
#679
Marteze
American
derived from Mars, the Roman god of war
#680
Mayhew
England
the brave one
#685
Marguette
French
pearl
#688
Marqavious
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#689
Marell
American
Little sea; playful; maritime.
#690
Martijn
Netherlands
Dutch
#695
Maceson
English
son of the sword maker
#696
Mahil
Israel
Warrior
#696
Marquize
France
French
#697
Makiel
Poland
who is like God
#698
Mahdy
Arabic
guided, rightly guided
#701
Markiee
American
A variant of Mark, often used as a modern or unique twist.
#706
Madax
Somalia
blessed
#708
Masaru
Japan
excellence, to exceed or become victorious
#709
Mallik
India
King
#713
Makail
Hebrew
who is like God?
#717
Markius
Italy
male, hammer
#720
Maxxamus
American
greatest

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Unisex Names Starting With MA

413 gender-neutral names starting with MA — showing top 100

#37
Madison
American
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
#144
Matteo
Italy↑ Rising
Gift of God
#146
Malachi
Hebrew
my messenger
#163
Max
Germanic
greatest
#166
MacKenzie
Scottish
Scottish
#182
Maxwell
Scotland
From the 'Mack's well,' meaning the well of the son of 'Mack'.
#195
Maddox
English
son of Madoc
#226
Malakai
Hawaiian↑ Rising
messenger of God
#245
Mariana
Spanish↑ Rising
Spanish
#249
Marcus
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#250
Mark
English
Warlike
#278
Mabel
English↑ Rising
English
#285
Marley
English
pleasant seaside meadow
#288
Martin
France
of Mars, the god of war
#293
Malcolm
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#319
Maggie
English
Hebrew
#319
Maximus
Latin
greatest
#333
Manuel
Spain
God is with us
#350
Malani
Hawaii↑ Rising
calm
#382
Marco
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#383
Malik
Arabic
King
#388
Marshall
American
Horse servant
#393
Mariah
American
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#406
Mario
Italy
male, manly
#431
Mallory
France↑ Rising
unfortunate
#438
Matilda
Germanic
battle-mighty
#444
Madeleine
France
French
#453
Makayla
American
A variation of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'.
#474
Macie
American
derived from 'Macey', meaning 'gift of God'
#475
Makenna
USA
From the river.
#481
Maddison
English
English
#491
Makai
Hawaii↑ Rising
the traverse, the land towards the sea
#501
Marlee
English
of the sea
#506
Mae
English↑ Rising
born in May
#513
Maesen
American
English
#514
Maxine
England↑ Rising
Greatest
#514
Major
American
Greater; larger
#532
Mamie
American
diminutive of Mary
#534
Mariam
Arabic↑ Rising
Beloved
#534
manvir
India
Punjabi
#536
Marquell
American
Variation of Mark, meaning 'warrior' or 'defender'
#538
Makenzie
Scotland
Son of the brave one
#543
Margo
Greek↑ Rising
pearl
#545
Maren
Scandinavian countries
marinus
#545
Mack
American↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#546
Marquez
Spain
Spanish
#548
Marshay
American
A modern blend, possibly derived from 'Marsha' and 'Shay'.
#551
Marnell
USA
English
#556
Marte
Norway
of Mars
#559
Maclin
American
Son of the servant
#562
Mazzi
Italy
A diminutive of 'Mazzia', often refers to 'little or beloved one'.
#570
Mardell
American
From the marsh valley
#572
Marina
Latin↑ Rising
Of the sea
#581
Macy
American
A derivative of the surname Macey, which is of French origin and means 'sower of seeds'.
#582
Mara
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitter
#586
Marcellus
Latin
Little warrior
#592
Maple
USA
the tree known for its sweet sap and attractive leaves
#595
Mavis
England↑ Rising
a songbird or nightingale
#617
Marque
French
French
#631
Mayra
Hebrew
spring
#632
Massie
American
A derivative of the name 'Massey', meaning 'Massy’ or 'fortified place'.
#635
Mattox
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#638
Marvin
American
Welsh
#645
Madden
Ireland↑ Rising
Little dog
#645
Martha
English
the mistress
#648
Mahin
Persia
The moon
#654
Marquita
American
Little Pearl
#656
Mac
English↑ Rising
son of
#660
Madisyn
American
English
#668
Mauricio
Spanish
Dark-skinned
#669
Martelle
American
Of Mars; warrior
#673
Makia
Japanese
Japanese
#686
Marquette
France
French
#686
Maddon
American
English
#690
Marrion
American
Variation of Marion, a diminutive of Mary
#696
Maci
American
A form of the name 'Macy', meaning 'hill' or 'from the hill'.
#699
Marshell
English
keeper of the horses
#712
Madian
Middle Eastern countries
Arabic
#716
Markelle
American
A variant of the name Mark, often associated with strong leadership
#718
Mardie
English
English
#728
Mazari
Middle East
A name associated with beauty and elegance.
#735
Matilde
Italy
strength in battle
#735
Mancy
English
A form of the name Amanda or similar names
#742
Marilyn
American
star of the sea
#751
Marsha
American
of the sea
#754
Macayle
American
A creative variation of the name 'Mikayla', often associated with femininity and strength.
#755
Marchel
France
Little warrior
#761
Marcel
France
little warrior
#765
Matia
Latin
Hebrew
#777
Marvie
American
English
#779
Marche
American
to march
#784
Marisol
Spain↑ Rising
sea and sun
#786
Majd
Arab countries
glory, pride, honor
#788
Mabry
USA
One who is a storyteller
#789
Marcie
France
Latin
#795
Mashal
Arabic
torch, flame, or light
#798
Maitreya
Sanskrit-speaking regions
the future benevolent Buddha
#808
Mariel
Spanish
Spanish
#808
Mayes
American
English
#811
Marguerite
France
daisy

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