Native Americans have been in America for at least 15,000 years and it’s easy to see their influence in music, food, art, products, words, games, and names throughout the United States. Though many rivers and states have names that are Native in origin, Native American names are not as prominent in mainstream culture. If you are thinking about a Native American name for your child and you have a connection to the culture, here are some best Native American names for girls along with their meanings.
51 Best Native American Names for Girls
Name | Meaning |
Aiyana | Endless beauty |
Amitola | Like a rainbow |
Arizona | Little spring |
Atotoztli | Unclear |
Aviaja | My cousin |
Awinita | Little fawn |
Aylen | Joy |
Calfuray | Flower of purple |
Cheyenne | Alien speakers |
Citali | Like a star |
Dakota | Friendly companion |
Donoma | Seeing the sun |
Dyani | Deer |
Elan | Friendly |
Haloke | Salmon |
Kuacaltzintli | Unclear |
Isi | Deer-like |
Kachina | Dancing spirit |
Kimana | Butterfly girl |
Maiara | Sage |
Matlalatzin | Unclear |
Methotase | Laying eggs in the sand |
Methotaske | Laying eggs in the sand |
Miakoda | The moon is powerful |
Millaray | Blossom of gold |
Misae | Pasty sun |
Missouri | From Missouri |
Moema | Delicious |
Naira | Woman with big eyes |
Namid | Dancing star |
Nayeli | I love you |
Niviarsiaq | Little girl |
Nizhoni | Pretty |
Nokomis | From my grandmother |
Nuka | My younger brother or sister |
Oneida | Of the upright rock |
Pipaluk | The little one |
Pocahontas | The frisky one |
Rayen | Blossom |
Sacagawea | Dragging a boat |
Sacnite | Pasty blossom |
Sakakawea | Dragging a boat |
Saqui | Popular |
Sayen | Lovable |
Sequioia | Sequoia tree |
Shikoba | Little feather |
Sissinnguaq | Like a little squirrel |
Tadita | The running one |
Tamaya | In the middle |
Tupaarnaq | Wild herb |
Ukaleq | Hare from Arctic |