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Names letter starts with I

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Indianna From Indiana; alternatively a combination of 'India' (the place) and 'Anna' ('grace') English Girl
Irian Possible meanings include 'bright/silvery' (Welsh Eirian), 'peace' (Greek Irene), or a relation to Arian meaning 'silver/golden' - multiple potential origins. Albanian, Greek, Indonesian, Welsh Unisex
Ixidorr Constructed name often interpreted as 'frost guardian' or 'keeper of thresholds' (from a proposed 'ixi' = ice/frost element + 'dorr' = door/guardian); also carries a mythic/Isis‑related undertone through resemblance to Isidore Boy
Ibtehaaj joy, delight, rejoicing Arabic Girl
Imy Diminutive form meaning 'beloved' (if from Amy) or 'maiden' (if from Imogen) Girl
Isabelle God is my oath / pledged to God Hebrew Girl
Ikeesha No established traditional meaning as a distinct name; often treated as a modern elaboration. If linked to Aisha, associated meaning is "alive, living." Girl
Indianne Of or relating to India; 'Indian' / from India English Girl
Irijah Uncertain; plausibly 'lion of Yahweh' or 'Yahweh uplifts' depending on the assumed Hebrew roots. Boy
Ixion Name of a mythological king condemned to a revolving fiery punishment; etymology uncertain Greek Boy
Ibtihaaj joy, delight; rejoicing/exultation Arabic Girl
Imya name Slavic Unisex
Isabelline God is my oath (pledged to God) Spanish Girl
Ikeeshia A modern feminine name; often considered a variant of Keisha (linked to Keziah, 'cassia/cinnamon') or Akeisha/Aisha ('alive') Girl
Indie Diminutive of Indigo/India; modern usage evokes 'independent' or 'from India/indigo'. English Unisex
Irina peace Slavic Girl
Ixtli face; eye Nahuatl Unisex
Ibtihadj joy; rejoicing; delight; happiness Arabic Girl
Inai Henna (the dye used for ceremonial body art); when linked to Inaya, associated with 'care' or 'concern' Indonesian, Malay Girl
Isabetta God is my oath Italian Girl
Ikeisha A modern variant of Keisha/Akeisha; ultimately linked to Hebrew 'Keziah,' often interpreted as 'cassia' (a fragrant spice/tree) Girl
Indigo deep blue (indigo dye/color) Greek Unisex
Irinah peace Greek Girl
Iy No widely established independent meaning; meaning depends on source name if derived (e.g., Ivy = the plant; Iya = 'mother' in Yoruba). Unisex
Ibtihaje joy; delight; rejoicing; happiness Arabic Girl
Inaki Often interpreted as 'fiery' or 'ardent' (linked to Latin ignis 'fire'); ultimately from the name Ignatius Basque Boy
Isacson Son of Isaac (Isaac = 'he will laugh' / 'laughter') Boy
Ikeishi Likely "pond stone" (池石) - 'ike' = pond, 'ishi' = stone; exact meaning depends on kanji Japanese Unisex
Indira Splendid, beautiful; an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi Sanskrit Girl
Irine peace Greek Girl
Iyangura Possibly 'bringer of light' or 'one who illuminates' (meaning unconfirmed) Unisex
Ibtihajh smile; joy; delight; happiness Arabic Girl
Inara illumination, ray of light (Arabic); swallow (Basque) Arabic, Basque Girl
Isadora gift of Isis Greek Girl
Ikeishia Derived from 'Ike' meaning 'power' or 'strength', understood as a feminine form meaning 'powerful' or 'strong woman' Girl
Indirah Splendid, beautiful; often used as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Irini peace (name of the Greek goddess of peace) Greek Girl
Iye Varies by origin: in Yoruba (Ìyẹ) it can mean "feather"; in Scottish usage it is a historical personal name without a clear modern meaning. Scottish, Yoruba Unisex
Ibycus of Rhegium Uncertain - an ancient Greek personal name; exact etymology/meaning is unknown. Greek Boy
Inaya care; concern; attention; protection (divine care) Arabic Girl
Isadora (feminine) gift of Isis Greek Girl
Iker Visitation Basque Boy
Indiya From India; pertaining to the Indian subcontinent (originally 'land of the Indus') English, Sanskrit Girl
Irinia Peace Greek Girl
Izaac He will laugh; laughter Hebrew Boy
Icabod "no glory"; "the glory has departed" (traditionally rendered as "Where is the glory?") Hebrew Boy
Inayah Care, concern, protection, attention; often understood as God's care or grace Arabic Girl
Isah Arabic form of Jesus (the prophet); from Hebrew Yeshua meaning "Yahweh is salvation". Arabic Boy
Ikerne Feminine form of Iker; often interpreted as 'visitation' or 'bringer of news.' Basque Girl
Indonia Likely 'of India' or 'from India' - a feminine name evoking India Girl