NameSync

Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)

Short names given to at least 150 US babies a year, most used first. 60 names, with meanings and pronunciation.

  1. 1. Liam LEE-um “resolute protector (from William)” #1 in the US
  2. 2. Noah NOH-uh “rest, comfort” #2 in the US
  3. 3. Emma EM-uh “whole, universal” #3 in the US
  4. 4. Mia MEE-uh “mine; also a short form of Maria” #6 in the US
  5. 5. Ava AY-vuh “bird (Latin); also linked to Eve, ’life’” #11 in the US
  6. 6. Levi LEE-vy “joined, attached” #12 in the US
  7. 7. Jack JAK “God is gracious (from John)” #15 in the US
  8. 8. Ezra EZ-ruh “help” #20 in the US
  9. 9. Leo LEE-oh “lion” #19 in the US
  10. 10. Owen OH-in “well-born, noble” #31 in the US
  11. 11. John JAHN “God is gracious” #23 in the US
  12. 12. Luca LOO-kuh “light; man from Lucania” #14 in the US
  13. 13. Luna LOO-nuh “moon” #27 in the US
  14. 14. Luke LOOK “light; man from Lucania” #33 in the US
  15. 15. Aria AR-ee-uh “air; a melody” #26 in the US
  16. 16. Nora NOR-uh “honor (from Honora); also short for Eleanor” #20 in the US
  17. 17. Lily LIL-ee “the lily flower; purity” #18 in the US
  18. 18. Ella EL-uh “all, complete” #29 in the US
  19. 19. Isla EYE-luh “island” #28 in the US
  20. 20. Mila MEE-luh “gracious, dear” #43 in the US
  21. 21. Nova NOH-vuh “new; a bright new star” #46 in the US
  22. 22. Zoe ZOH-ee “life” #31 in the US
  23. 23. Ivy EYE-vee “the ivy plant; faithfulness” #39 in the US
  24. 24. Lucy LOO-see “light” #24 in the US
  25. 25. Kai KY “sea (Hawaiian); restoration (Japanese)” #93 in the US
  26. 26. Ryan RY-uhn “little king” #99 in the US
  27. 27. Beau BOH “handsome” #60 in the US
  28. 28. Axel AK-suhl “father of peace (from Absalom)” #79 in the US
  29. 29. Ian EE-uhn “God is gracious (Scottish form of John)” #83 in the US
  30. 30. Eli EE-ly “ascended, uplifted” #104 in the US
  31. 31. Zoey ZOH-ee “life” #69 in the US
  32. 32. Leah LEE-uh “delicate” #58 in the US
  33. 33. Maya MY-uh “illusion (Sanskrit); also Greek Maia, ’mother’” #62 in the US
  34. 34. Jose hoh-ZAY “God will increase” #95 in the US
  35. 35. Ruby ROO-bee “the red gemstone” #64 in the US
  36. 36. Enzo EN-zoh “ruler of the home (from Heinz)” #72 in the US
  37. 37. Theo THEE-oh “gift of God” #82 in the US
  38. 38. Gael gah-EL “a Gaelic speaker; generous” #86 in the US
  39. 39. Luka LOO-kuh “light; man from Lucania” #85 in the US
  40. 40. Adam AD-uhm “earth; man” #101 in the US
  41. 41. Eden EE-duhn “delight; paradise” #70 in the US
  42. 42. Amir uh-MEER “prince, commander” #105 in the US
  43. 43. Jace JAYS “healer (from Jason)” #114 in the US
  44. 44. Ayla AY-luh “moonlight halo (Turkish); oak tree (Hebrew)” #77 in the US
  45. 45. Iris EYE-ris “rainbow” #61 in the US
  46. 46. Milo MY-loh “soldier; gracious” #119 in the US
  47. 47. Jade JAYD “the green gemstone” #95 in the US
  48. 48. Evan EV-uhn “God is gracious” #153 in the US
  49. 49. Anna AN-uh “grace, favor” #107 in the US
  50. 50. Lyla LAY-luh “night” #80 in the US
  51. 51. Cora KOR-uh “maiden” #113 in the US
  52. 52. Zion ZY-un “highest point; a name for Jerusalem” #142 in the US
  53. 53. Luis loo-EES “famous warrior” #144 in the US
  54. 54. Sage SAYJ “wise; the sage herb” #160 in the US
  55. 55. Alan AL-uhn “oak tree” #191 in the US
  56. 56. Cash KASH #287 in the US
  57. 57. Remi REM-ee “oarsman” #145 in the US
  58. 58. Eric AIR-ik “always, eternal; ruler” #273 in the US
  59. 59. Dean DEEN “valley” #125 in the US
  60. 60. Rory ROR-ee “red-haired king; red king” #199 in the US