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Native American Names

Native American names are best known to most as place names and even tribal names that have been repurposed as baby names. A few Native American baby names have broken into the US Top 1000, such as Kaya.

If you want a Native American name for your baby, consider one of the following. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Billie

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:English, diminutive of Wilhelmina, Wilma
409
Emery

Meaning: industrious

Origin:English from German
450
Kaylee

Meaning: laurel, crown

Origin:American variation of Kayla
1198
Sailor The meaning of Sailor is 'boat man', accordi...
Origin:Occupational name
1514
Valley Valley is of American origin. It is traditio...
Origin:Word name
1947
Haven Haven is a name with English origins, meanin...
Origin:Word name, English
931
Wylie

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Scottish, diminutive of William
3421
Ripley

Meaning: strip of clearing in the woods

Origin:English
1537
Hallie

Meaning: dweller at the meadow by the manor

Origin:English
200
Callie

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Greek diminutive
378
Marley

Meaning: pleasant seaside meadow

Origin:English
647
Bailey

Meaning: law enforcer, bailiff

Origin:Occupational name
1308
Aurelie

Meaning: the golden one

Origin:French variation of Aurelia, Latin
1069
Oakley

Meaning: oak clearing

Origin:English
1375
Saylor The meaning of Saylor is ‘sailor’ or ‘boat m...
Origin:Surname-name or spelling variation of Sailor
1376
Waverly

Meaning: meadow of quivering aspens

Origin:English
1121
Hailey

Meaning: Hay's meadow

Origin:English and Scottish clan name
627
Melanie

Meaning: black, dark

Origin:Greek
650
Harmony

Meaning: harmony

Origin:Word name
1428
Zelie

Meaning: noble

Origin:French
1220