All new parents know naming your child is one of the hardest decisions you'll probably ever have to make. Native American names are unique, and they have powerful, sentimental, and beautiful meanings behind them.
Anyone with an American Indian background can pay the ultimate homage to their heritage by giving their bundle of joy a classic Native American name.
Keep reading for 100 unique Native American baby names for boys and girls.
And if you're looking for shower gifts, be sure to check our Native American baby gift guide!
These 100 names are all excellent options for your coming baby girl or boy. They're surging in popularity, but still unique enough to suit your one-of-a-kind bundle of joy.
Certain names can be sacred and protected. Please check with tribal elders before using special names.
American Indian Names for Girls
Algonquian
Odina
The Native American Algonquin name means “mountain.” Usually, it's a girl name.
Chepi
This American Indian baby girl name means “fairy.”
Cherokee Tribe
Aiyana
One of the most popular names for girls, Aiyana means “forever flowering.”
Galilahi
A Cherokee Native American girl name that means “attractive.”
Chippewa Tribe
Nokomis
This unique name is a Chippewa girl name that means “grandmother or daughter of the moon.”
Choctaw Tribe
Tallulah
A beautiful girl's name that means “leaping water.”
Isi
A Native American girl name increasing in popularity that translates to “deer.”
Coo Tribe
Aleshanee
A charming name that means “she plays all the time.”
Hopi Tribe
Hehewuti
A Native American girl name that translates into “warrior mother spirit.”
Kachina
A Native American girl name that means “spirit.”
Pavati
A girl name from the Hopi that means “clear water.”
Soyala
A Hopi girl name that means “time of the winter solstice.”
Qaletaqa
A strong Hopi name that means “guardian of the people.”
Tablita
A girl name originating from the Hopi meaning “crown.”
Tiva
A short Hopi girl name that means “dance.”
Una
A Hope Tribe girl name that translates into “remember.”
Inuktitut Tribe
Sakari
A popular name among Native Americans that means “sweet.”
Iroquois Tribe
Orenda
A mystical Native American girl name that means “magic power.”
Omaha Tribe
Mitena
A common American Indian girl name that means “new moon or coming moon.”
Donoma
This girl name means “visible sun.”
Tadewi
A girl name that means “wind.”
Urika
A Native American girl name growing in popularity that means “useful.”
Pamunkey Tribe
Pocahontas
Arguably the most famous Native American name, it means “playful one.”
Shoshone Tribe
Sacajawea
Another famous name on the list. It means “bird woman.”
Sioux Tribe
Winona
Just like actress Winona Rider, the name means “the first daughter.”
Takoda
Similar to Dakoda, this female name means “friend to all.”
Makawee
Makawee means “Generous, abundant, freely giving and motherly” in Sioux
Magaskawee
A Sioux girl name means “swain maiden” or “graceful.”
Wachiwi
A Native American girl name that translates into “dancing girl.”
Nahimana
A Native American girl name that means “mystic.”
Snana
A Sioux girl name that means “jingle like little bells.”
Weayaya
A Sioux tribe girl name meaning “sunset.”
Wuti
A short girl's name popular among many Native Americans that means “woman.”
Zuni Tribe
Elu
This three-letter name from the Zuni tribe means “beautiful.” It is, indeed, among the most beautiful Native American baby names.
Taa
A short Zuni tribe girl name that means “seed.”
Unknown Tribal Affiliation
Bly
If you like shorter names, Bly is a beautiful Native American girl's name meaning “tall or high.”
Chenoa
A beautiful girl name with an even more beautiful meaning. Cheona means “white dove.”
Enola
A Native American female name that's growing in popularity. It means “magnolia.”
Halona
Halona is a Native American baby girl name meaning “fortune.”
Istas
If you have a little girl in the winter, maybe name her Istas. It means “snow.”
Nina
This is one of the most popular Native American baby names, but it's common and growing in popularity in other cultures as well. It means “mighty or fire.”
Olathe
This stunning girl name literally means “beautiful.”
Shysie
Shysie is a girl's name that means “silent little one.” It's one of the more unique Native American baby names on this list.
Tayen
A lovely Native American girl name that means “new moon.”
Bena
A girl name that's riding a wave of popularity. It translates into “pheasant.”
Etenia
A Native American baby name that means “rich.”
Lomasi
A girl's name that means “pretty flower.” It's among the most lovely, memorable Native American baby names.
Native American Names for Boys
Algonquian Tribe
Waban
A Native American boy's name that means “East wind.”
Apache
Cochise
Cochise means “Renowned warrior chief of the Chiricahua Apache.” It's one of the more powerful baby names for a little boy.
Blackfoot
Jacy
Jacy is a common male Native American name meaning “the moon.”
Chinook Tribe
Tyee
A strong name for a boy, Tyee means “chief, leader, or big and superior.”
Cherokee Tribe
Dustu
An American Indian boy's name that means “spring frog.”
Cheyenne Tribe
Viho
A Cheyenne boy name that means “chief.”
Dakota Tribe
Tokala
An adorable name for a little boy. Tokala means “fox.”
Wicasa
A Native American boy name that means “sage.”
Hopi Tribe
Hania
This cool boy name means “spirit warrior.”
Kele
This cute boy name means “sparrow” in Hopi.
Ayawamat
This Native American boy name means “one who follows orders.”
Tawa
A Hopi tribe boy name that means “sun.”
Hototo
A Native American boy name that translate into “warrior spirit who sings.”
Wikvaya
A Hope tribe boy name meaning “one who brings.”
Lushootseed Tribe
Seattle
Just like the city, it means “man of high status.” Not a common name yet, but could easily grow in popularity in coming years.
Mandan Tribe
Mato
This sweet-sounding boy name means “bear.”
Miwok Tribe
Kosumi
Another unique boy name. Kosumi means “fishes for salmon with a spear.”
Misu
A Native American boy name that translates into “rippling water.”
Hawaiian Tribe
Nahele
Nahele is a boy name that means “forest.”
Navajo Tribe
Adriel
Adriel is an American Indian baby name that means “beaver or symbol of skill.”
Bidziil
While this name may sound different to some, it's a male Navajo name meaning “he is strong.”
Shilah
A male Navajo name that means “brother.”
Gaagii
A Native American boy name in Navajo that means “raven.”
Puyallup Tribe
Tahoma
This male name means “giver of the water.” It's strong, memorable and also growing in popularity.
Sauk Tribe
Keokuk
A solid boy name meaning “one who is alert and watchful.”
Sioux Tribe
Chayton
A popular name for boys Chayton means “falcon.”
Enapay
A Sioux Native American baby name for boys that means “appears bravely.”
Wapi
Wapi is a male name that means “lucky.”
Ohiyesa
A Native American boy name meaning “winner.”
Paytah
A boy name coming from the Sioux tribe meaning “fire.”
Shappa
A Sioux tribe boy name that translates to “red thunder.”
Takoda
A nice Native American boy name from the Sioux tribe meaning “friend to everyone.”
Tatonga
A Sioux tribe boy name that means “large deer.”
Wahkan
A Native American baby name for boys meaning “sacred.”
Weayaya
A Sioux tribe name for boys that means “setting sun.”
Laguna Tribe
Tauri
A Native American boy name that means “young eagle.”
Zuni Tribe
Elu
Elu is a boy's name of Zuni origin that means “full of grace.” It's one of only a handful of our Native American baby names with just three letters.
Lonan
A Native American name from the Zuni Tribe that means “cloud.”
Unknown Tribal Affiliation
Dasan
Another firm male name, Dasan means “chief.”
Sahale
This boy's name of unknown origin means “above or high place.”
Nayati
A boy name of unknown origin that means “he who wrestles.”
Nitis
This popular male name of unknown origin means “friend.”
Paco
Paco is a male name of unknown origin meaning “eagle.”
Bodaway
This is one of the more uncommon Native American baby names for boys. It means “fire maker” (unknown origin).
Illanipi
A Native American boy name of unknown origin that translate into “amazing.”
Kajika
A Native American name for boys that translates to “walks without sound.”
Nodin
One of the more familiar-sounding Native American baby names due to its similarity to the Norse God, “Odin, this boy's name of unknown origin that means “wind.”
Native American Names For Both Boys and Girls (Unisex)
Cherokee Tribe
Onacona
Onacona means “white owl” in Cherokee.
Chippewa Tribe
Abedabun
This name is a variation of Cheyanne that means “sight of day.”
Chumash Tribe
Simi
This stunning name means “valley of the wind.”
Navajo Tribe
Kai
This Native American baby name is ultra popular now. It means “willow tree” in Navajo.
Sioux Tribe
Dakota
Dakota is one of the most popular Native American baby names for both male and female babies across America. The Native American name means “friend.”
Mika
Mika is often used for both boys and girls; the name means “rabbit.”
Last Updated on May 10, 2024 by Paul G
