Baby Girl Names That Start With M
M is a very special letter when you’re a parent with a new baby girl in the family. You’ll hear it everywhere—from the soft “mm-mm-mms” they’ll murmur while you nurse them, all the way to their very first “mama.” It might even be the letter of the name you choose for baby girl—and if so, we’ve got lots of inspiration to help you find something truly magical.
Sweet and mellow monikers like Mia, Mabel and Maeve are some of the current favorites on The Bump, but plenty of other M-girl names are making the cut: “I think Marni is a great name!” says community forum member Smudges*Mom, “It’s a unique name that isn’t too far ‘out there,’ and you could even spell it as Marnie, Marnee or Marney.”
Whether bold and edgy or breezy and boho-inspired, M names for girls are the perfect place to find your match. From Maven and Margo to Marigold and Meadow, find your “meant-to-be” in our M-list below.
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Fun Facts About Girl Names That Start With M
M-girl names that never go out of style: Mary and Margaret hold the record for the longest-running M girl-names in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 list. They’ve ranked every year since the SSA started tracking data in 1880.
A global girl-name icon: Not only is Mia one of the biggest girl names in the US, it’s also popular around the world, ranking consistently in the top 10 in Switzerland, Austria, Croatia and Spain.
Slow and steady wins the race: Magnolia wasn’t a popular name until 2013, when it cracked the SSA’s top 1000 after a 72-year hiatus. Since then, Magnolia has hit the ground running and now ranks among the top 200 names for baby girls.
M-names are a girl’s best friend: According to The Bump stats, a few vintage showgirl-inspired M-names are rising fast—with Marilyn inching closer to the top 1,000, and Monroe climbing by more than 600 places since 2024.
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Popular Girl Names That Start With M
Unique Girl Names That Start With M
Want something a little less mainstream? One look at our list of unique girl M-names, and you might just find the one. Make your quest for the perfect moniker extra special with Megara, Mariazinha, Marmar and more.
Cute Girl Names That Start With M
Whether your idea of “adorable” is wild and whimsical or distinctly “doll-like,” there’s no doubt these baby girl names with M at the start will melt your heart.
Cool Girl Names That Start With M
What makes female names that start with M so captivatingly cool is just how many flavors they come in. Deep, earthy, international—get a taste for them all by taking a peek at our edgy M-list below.
Short Girl Names That Start With M
Long Girl Names That Start With M
The more letters in an M-girl name, the merrier. Lucky for you and your little one, we’ve got lots of long, lush M-monikers to make your list flow. From Margueritte to Minyonette, find your favorite in our maximalist roundup.
More Girl Names That Start With M
Craving even more magic? Keep scrolling to see the rest of our girl names starting with M.
