Baby Name Pronunciation Guide: Learn How to Pronounce Popular Baby Names
Choosing the perfect name for your baby is just the beginning. Knowing how to pronounce it correctly ensures the name is given the respect and significance it deserves. Whether you're choosing a name from your own culture or exploring names from around the world, understanding the proper pronunciation can help you and others honor the name’s true meaning.
Our baby name pronunciation guide covers a wide variety of popular names from different cultures and languages. Whether you're unsure how to pronounce a name like Xavier (ZAY-vee-er) or a more culturally specific name like Niamh (NEE-av), we've got you covered. Each name is broken down phonetically, helping you and those around you pronounce it with confidence.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Rayyan (gates of heaven), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Giving your child a name that’s easy to pronounce and rooted in cultural significance can leave a lasting impression. It’s also a thoughtful way to ensure the name is respected across different communities. Explore our guide today and learn how to pronounce baby names from A to Z!
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Aali | Beautiful | Girl | 5 | |
| Aanie | Gracious, Merciful | Girl | 3 | |
| Aanya | Different, Graceful | Girl | 6 | |
| Aar | Abbreviated from Aarav, Hero, Star | Boy | 2 | |
| Bab | From the Gateway, Foreign, Gate | Girl | 5 | |
| Babar | Lion, King of Jungle, Bold | Boy | 6 | |
| Babe | Foreign | Girl | 1 | |
| Babs | Strange, Diminutive of Barbara | Girl | 6 | |
| Cabriyel | God is My Strength | Boy | 3 | |
| Cade | Circular, Round, Lumpy, Gentle | Boy | 4 | |
| Caden | Barrel, Fighter | Boy | 9 | |
| Cadman | Warrior, Fighter | Boy | 9 | |
| Dabeet | Warrior | Boy | 1 | |
| Dafney | Laurel Tree | Girl | 1 | |
| Dafni | Laurel Tree, Laurel | Girl | 7 | |
| Dahlia | Flower Name, Valley Flower | Girl | 8 | |
| Ealina | Soft, Gentle, Gift of Life | Girl | 6 | |
| Eally | Bloom | Girl | 1 | |
| Eamon | Wealthy Defender | Boy | 3 | |
| Earl | Nobleman, Chief, Leader, Warrior | Boy | 9 | |
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| Fabian | Bean Grower, Grower of Beans | Boy | 6 | |
| Faby | Beauty, Peaceful | Girl | 7 | |
| Fae | Trust, Belief, Fairy, Confidence | Girl | 3 | |
| Faina | Fairy, Crown or Garland, Shining | Girl | 4 | |
| Gabbie | God is My Strength | Girl | 8 | |
| Gabby | Sound of God, Hero of God | Boy | 1 | |
| Gabe | God's Bravest Man, God is My .... | Boy | 6 | |
| Gabi | God's Able-bodied One, Diminutive .... | Girl | 1 | |
| Habakkuk | He that Embraces, A Wrestler | Boy | 3 | |
| Hadad | Joy, Noise, Clamour, Mighty | Boy | 9 | |
| Hadassa | Flowering Myrtle, Myrtle Tree | Girl | 8 | |
| Hadden | From the Heather Covered Hill | Boy | 9 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Ibrahim | My Father is Exalted | Boy | 6 | |
| Ida | Prosperous, Happy, Work, Labour | Girl | 5 | |
| Idalis | A Form of Ida, Hard Working | Girl | 9 | |
| Jaaron | To Shout, To Sing | Boy | 5 | |
| Jabbie | Happiness | Boy | 2 | |
| Jabbie | Loving, Happiness, Hoping, Kind | Girl | 2 | |
| Jabez | Grief | Boy | 8 | |
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| Kaden | Fighter, Companion | Boy | 8 | |
| Kaelee | Pure, Keeper of the Keys, Slender | Girl | 3 | |
| Kaila | Laurel, Keeper of the Keys, Pure | Girl | 7 | |
| Kailee | Pure, Keeper of the Keys, Slender | Girl | 7 | |
| Laboni | Graceful | Girl | 8 | |
| Lacey | From Normandy, France, Lacy | Girl | 1 | |
| Lacie | Cheerful | Girl | 3 | |
| Ladonna | Lady, Form of Donna | Girl | 7 | |
| Mabella | Lovable, Diminutive of Amabel | Girl | 1 | |
| Mabelle | Lovable, Diminutive of Amabel | Girl | 5 | |
| Mable | Lovable, Diminutive of Amabel | Girl | 6 | |
| Mack | The Son, Taken from Mackenzie | Boy | 1 | |
| Na | Meaningful, God Name | Boy | 6 | |
| Nacoma | Lovable | Boy | 2 | |
| Nadia | Filled with Hope, Caller, Moist | Girl | 2 | |
| Nadine | Filled with Hope, Hopeful | Girl | 2 | |
| Obadiah | Servant of God, Serves God | Boy | 4 | |
| Obed | A Servant, Workman | Boy | 8 | |
| Oberon | Elf Ruler, High-born and Bearlike | Boy | 6 | |
| Oda | Praise God, Wealthy, Song, Riches | Girl | 2 | |
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| Pablo | Tiny, Petite, Little | Boy | 1 | |
| Pace | Man of Peace, Form of Pascal | Boy | 7 | |
| Paddy | Noble, Patrician, Of Noble Birth | Boy | 5 | |
| Paden | Royal, Little Patrician | Boy | 4 | |
| Qarina | Pure, Beloved, Chaste | Girl | 6 | |
| Qodos | Holy Land | Girl | 7 | |
| Quanda | Companion, Queen | Girl | 4 | |
| Queen | Female Monarch, Highest Lady | Girl | 8 | |
| Rachael | An Ewe, A Little Lamb | Girl | 3 | |
| Rachel | Innocence of a Lamb, Sheep, Ewe | Girl | 2 | |
| Rachelle | Ewe, Lamb, Female Sheep | Girl | 1 | |
| Racquel | Ewe, Innocent, Female Sheep | Girl | 5 | |
| Saara | Good, Best Star, Nobel Princess | Girl | 4 | |
| Sabina | Catlike, Form of Sabine | Girl | 1 | |
| Sable | Black-haired, Black | Girl | 3 | |
| Sabrina | From the Border, Sword like | Girl | 1 | |
| Tab | Brilliant, Shining, Drummer | Boy | 5 | |
| Tabatha | Gazelle | Girl | 8 | |
| Tabby | Like a Gazelle | Girl | 5 | |
| Tabitha | Like a Gazelle, Roe, Beauty | Girl | 7 | |
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| Udell | From the Yew Tree Valley | Boy | 9 | |
| Udhyamurthy | Rising Sun | Boy | 2 | |
| Udolf | Wealthy Wolf, A Prosperous Wolf | Boy | 4 | |
| Ula | Sea Jewel, Wealthy, Little Bear | Girl | 7 | |
| Vail | Valley, From the Valley | Boy | 8 | |
| Valantina | Sound, Brave, Lovable, Strong | Girl | 4 | |
| Valarie | To be Strong, To be Healthy | Girl | 5 | |
| Valario | Loveable | Boy | 6 | |
| Wade | To Go, Ford, Moving | Boy | 6 | |
| Walden | From the Wooden Valley, Powerful | Boy | 5 | |
| Waldo | Ruler, Powerful, Abbreviation of | Boy | 1 | |
| Wales | From Wales | Boy | 6 | |
| Xan | Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xavier | Bright, Splendid, The Helper | Boy | 7 | |
| Xaviera | Brand New Home, Brilliant | Girl | 8 | |
| Xena | Brave, Beautiful | Girl | 8 | |
| Yaassica | Successful, Glorious | Girl | 6 | |
| Yamin | Towards Right, Quick Action | Boy | 8 | |
| Yash | Prosperity, Victory, Glory, Fame | Boy | 8 | |
| Yasmina | Jasmine Flower | Girl | 1 | |
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| Zach | Form of Zachary, Remembered by God | Boy | 2 | |
| Zachariah | God Remembers | Boy | 3 | |
| Zachary | Renowned by God | Boy | 1 | |
| Zachery | The Lord has Remembered | Boy | 5 | |
