Origins

Italian names

The 90 most-given names of Italian origin in the US today.

  1. Miagirl · Short form of Maria used independently#7 · 11,078
  2. Isabellagirl · Italian/Spanish elaboration of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'devoted to God'#8 · 10,666
  3. Lucaboy · Italian form of Luke#5 · 8,759
  4. Ariagirl · In Italian, a musical solo composition (from 'air')#11 · 6,130
  5. Giannagirl · Italian short form of Giovanna (the feminine form of Giovanni/John), from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'#39 · 5,634
  6. Valentinagirl · Feminine form of Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy, vigorous'#44 · 5,354
  7. Emiliagirl · Feminine form of Roman family name Aemilius, from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'striving to excel'#46 · 4,677
  8. Enzoboy · Italian short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo#83 · 4,556
  9. Leonardoboy · Italian form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements lewo (lion, from Latin) + hard (brave, hardy) #103 · 3,789
  10. Emilianoboy · Italian and Spanish form of Aemilianus, from the Roman family name Aemilius meaning 'rival' or 'striving'#106 · 3,701
  11. Lilianagirl · Extended form of Lily/Lilian#57 · 3,118
  12. Lorenzoboy · Italian form of Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum', a city associated with the laurel tree symbolizing victory#127 · 3,065
  13. Giovanniboy · Italian form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'#115 · 2,939
  14. Siennagirl · From the Italian city of Siena#91 · 2,659
  15. Gabriellagirl · Italian feminine form of Gabriel#86 · 2,545
  16. Matteoboy · Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'#4 · 2,455
  17. Emilioboy · Spanish and Italian form of Emil, from Latin 'Aemilius', a Roman family name possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager'#169 · 2,397
  18. Bellagirl · From Italian and Latin 'bella' meaning 'beautiful'#160 · 2,129
  19. Nicoboy · Short form of Nicholas or Nicolo, from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'#120 · 2,066
  20. Antonioboy · Italian and Spanish form of Antonius, an old Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly Etruscan#191 · 2,058
  21. Gemmagirl · From Latin 'gemma' meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone'#190 · 1,805
  22. Milanunisex · From Old Slavic 'mil' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'#715 · 1,780
  23. Liagirl · Italian/Spanish short form of Leah (Hebrew: 'weary') and Rosalia#40 · 1,526
  24. Kiaragirl · Italian form of Chiara, from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, famous'#254 · 1,335
  25. Ariannagirl · Italian elaboration of Ariadne, from Greek 'Ariadne', possibly meaning 'most holy' or 'utterly pure'#75 · 1,323
  26. Taliagirl · From Hebrew Talya meaning 'dew of God' or 'gentle rain'#217 · 1,180
  27. Armaniunisex · Italian surname from Germanic 'Herman' (army man)#547 · 1,143
  28. Romeoboy · Italian name from Latin Romaeus, 'pilgrim to Rome'#311 · 1,129
  29. Angeloboy · Italian form of Angelus, from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'#313 · 1,124
  30. Lucianoboy · Italian form of Lucianus, derived from Latin lux meaning 'light'#315 · 1,118
  31. Danteboy · Italian short form of Durante#298 · 1,104
  32. Antonellagirl · Italian feminine diminutive of Antonio#301 · 1,087
  33. Julietagirl · Spanish/Italian form of Juliet, from Latin 'Iulia'#249 · 1,086
  34. Giagirl · Short form of Gianna or Giovanna, Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew 'God is gracious'#305 · 1,069
  35. Milanigirl · Italian: relating to Milan ('middle of the plain')#308 · 1,063
  36. Danielagirl · Feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge'#214 · 1,009
  37. Adelinagirl · Elaborated form of Adela/Adeline#287 · 1,007
  38. Francescagirl · Free one#333 · 984
  39. Alessiagirl · Italian feminine form of Alessio#341 · 937
  40. Santinoboy · Italian diminutive of Santo, from Latin 'sanctus': holy, saint#356 · 934
  41. Marcoboy · Italian form of Marcus, from Latin 'Marcus', thought to derive from Mars, the Roman god of war#355 · 862
  42. Adrianagirl · Feminine form of Adrian, from Roman 'Hadrianus', referring to the city of Hadria in northern Italy#291 · 836
  43. Elioboy · Italian/Spanish form derived from Greek Helios, the sun god#398 · 818
  44. Lianagirl · Short form of Eliana (Hebrew 'my God has answered') or Juliana#219 · 801
  45. Leandroboy · From Greek Leandros: 'leon' (lion) + 'aner' (man), meaning 'lion man'#413 · 785
  46. Luccaboy · Italian variant of Luca, from Lucas, of debated meaning (possibly from Lucania in southern Italy, or from Latin Lucius meaning light)#5 · 757
  47. Gianniunisex · Italian diminutive of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew 'Yohanan' meaning 'God is gracious'#961 · 735
  48. Marioboy · Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Marius, of uncertain origin: either from Mars, god of war, or from Latin mas, maris meaning male#432 · 721
  49. Sergioboy · From the Roman family name Sergius, of Etruscan origin with uncertain meaning#435 · 714
  50. Valentinoboy · Italian form of Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy'#437 · 710
  51. Alessandragirl · Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek meaning 'defender of men'#442 · 697
  52. Roccoboy · Germanic name possibly derived from hruoh (crow, rook)#452 · 679
  53. Elisagirl · Short form of Elisabeth#349 · 674
  54. Daniellagirl · Italian/Spanish feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge'#214 · 657
  55. Alessandroboy · Italian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' meaning 'defender of men' (alexein = to defend, aner = man)#491 · 608
  56. Biancagirl · Italian feminine name from 'bianco' meaning 'white' or 'pure'#493 · 594
  57. Beatricegirl · From Latin 'beatrix', meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed traveler'#497 · 583
  58. Rominagirl · Feminine form of Romino#514 · 569
  59. Caprigirl · Italian island in the Bay of Naples#444 · 551
  60. Eliseoboy · Spanish/Italian form of Elisha#531 · 547
  61. Armandoboy · Spanish and Italian form of Herman, meaning army man or soldier#535 · 538
  62. Rockyboy · From English word 'rock'#551 · 520
  63. Robertoboy · Italian and Spanish form of Robert, from Germanic 'Hrodebert' meaning 'bright fame', from 'hrod' (fame) + 'beraht' (bright)#552 · 519
  64. Noemigirl · Italian and Spanish form of Naomi#515 · 509
  65. Lorettagirl · Italian diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus ('laurel')#579 · 485
  66. Sienagirl · From the Italian city of Siena#91 · 479
  67. Ariahgirl · Variant of Aria#11 · 457
  68. Arturoboy · Italian and Spanish form of Arthur, likely from Celtic 'artos' (bear)#594 · 446
  69. Rosalinagirl · Elaborated form of Rosa, from Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose', with suffix -lina#660 · 417
  70. Vincenzoboy · Italian form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere 'to conquer'#635 · 403
  71. Gerardoboy · Spanish and Italian form of Gerard, from Old High German ger + hard, meaning spear brave or bold spear#638 · 401
  72. Aurelioboy · From Latin 'Aurelius', meaning 'golden' (from 'aurum')#643 · 399
  73. Angelicagirl · Feminine form of 'angelicus', from Latin/Greek meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel'#687 · 398
  74. Carmeloboy · From Mount Carmel (Hebrew 'karmel' meaning 'garden')#536 · 377
  75. Francoboy · From Germanic 'Frank', denoting a Frankish tribesman#697 · 348
  76. Emilianagirl · Feminine elaboration of Emiliano/Emil#747 · 344
  77. Cielogirl · Means 'sky' or 'heaven' in Spanish and Italian#750 · 342
  78. Darioboy · Italian/Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian 'Dārayavahush', meaning he who holds firm the good#711 · 339
  79. Juliettagirl · Italian elaboration of Juliet, from Latin Julius meaning 'youthful' - romantic literary variant#249 · 332
  80. Teoboy · Short form of Teodoro/Matteo, ultimately from Greek 'theos' meaning God#90 · 318
  81. Eleanoragirl · Italian elaboration of Eleanor, from Old French Alienor, possibly from Greek 'helios' (sun) or 'eleos' (compassion)#678 · 313
  82. Adriannagirl · Feminine form of Adrian#291 · 308
  83. Giovannagirl · Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'#546 · 304
  84. Albertoboy · Italian and Spanish form of Albert#760 · 301
  85. Alfredoboy · Italian and Spanish form of Alfred, from Old English 'Aelfred' meaning 'elf counsel' #761 · 301
  86. Luisagirl · Spanish/Italian feminine of Luis#441 · 294
  87. Giulianagirl · Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian)#790 · 287
  88. Gianagirl · Italian short form of Giovanna, itself the feminine of Giovanni (John)#39 · 285
  89. Carloboy · Italian form of Charles#802 · 276
  90. Alessioboy · Italian form of Alexius from Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' - classic in Italy, familiar worldwide#801 · 276

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