baby names starting with E
Explore 80 baby names beginning with E. Each includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity data from the SSA.
baby names starting with E at a glance
- Names
- 80
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 46 · 26 · 8
- Top origin
- Hebrew
- Most popular (2025)
- Emma #3
Our directory has 80 baby names starting with E: 46 girls' names, 26 boys' names and 8 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Emma (#3 for girls), followed by Elijah (#7 for boys), Evelyn (#8 for girls) and Eliana (#10 for girls). 46 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are Hebrew (14), English (13) and Greek (10).
Elio has climbed fastest, from #832 in 2021 to #388 in 2025; Elodie rose from #703 to #310 over 5 years.
For something less common, Eamon, Ekon and Elham were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.5 letters, from Ela to Evangeline, and 45% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Eamonwealthy protectorIrish · boy
- Eastonfrom the east settlementEnglish · boy#110
- Edendelight, paradiseHebrew · unisex#70
- Edithprosperous in warEnglish · girl#499
- Edmondwealthy protectorFrench · boy
- Edmundwealthy protectorEnglish · boy
- Efraimfruitful, doubly fruitfulHebrew · boy
- Eifionfrom the region of EifionyddWelsh · boy
- Eileenpossibly desiredIrish · girl#654
- Eithnekernel, grainIrish · girl
- Ekonstrong, powerfulAfrican · boy
- Elahazel tree, countryTurkish · girl
- Elaracheerful, brightGreek · girl#942
- Elariacheerful, brightLatin · girl
- Eleanorbright, shining oneFrench · girl#12
- Electrashining, amber, radiantGreek · girl
- Elenabright, shining lightGreek · girl#42
- Elenitorch, bright light, shining oneGreek · girl
- Eleonorabright, shining lightItalian · girl
- Elerigreatly bitter, river nameWelsh · girl
- Elhaminspiration, divine revelationPersian · girl
- Elianamy God has answeredHebrew · girl#10
- Eliasmy God is YahwehGreek · boy#13
- EliezerGod is my helpHebrew · boy#893
- Eliffirst letter of the Arabic alphabet, slenderTurkish · girl
- Elijahmy God is YahwehHebrew · boy#7
- Elinebright, shining lightDutch · girl
- EliosunItalian · boy#388
- ElioraGod is my lightHebrew · girl#914
- Elizabethmy God is an oathHebrew · girl#17
- Elkenoble, of noble kindGerman · girl
- Ellaother, from a Germanic name elementGerman · girl#29
- Elliebright, shining lightEnglish · girl#24
- Elliotthe Lord is my GodEnglish · unisex#151
- Elliottmy God is YahwehEnglish · unisex#160
- Ellisbenevolent, kind; my God is YahwehWelsh · unisex#243
- Elmelm treeEnglish · unisex
- Elodieforeign riches, marsh flowerFrench · girl#310
- Eloisehealthy, wideFrench · girl#49
- Elspethmy God is an oathScottish · girl
- Elysiablissful, from ElysiumLatin · girl
- Embersmoldering remains of fireEnglish · girl#154
- Emersonson of Emery, industrious rulerEnglish · unisex#122
- Emeryindustrious rulerGerman · unisex#74
- Emikosmiling child, blessed with beautyJapanese · girl
- Emiliarival, industrious, strivingLatin · girl#45
- Emiliorival, industrious, strivingSpanish · boy#154
- Emilyrival, industrious, strivingLatin · girl#34
- Emirprince, commanderTurkish · boy#551
- Emmawhole, universalGerman · girl#3
- Emmetindustrious, powerfulEnglish · boy
- Emrefriend, loverTurkish · boy
- EmrysimmortalWelsh · boy
- Enidsoul, life forceWelsh · girl
- Enitanperson of story, one with a rich historyAfrican · unisex
- Enyalittle fire, kernelCeltic · girl
- Enzoruler of the estateItalian · boy#72
- Ericeternal ruler or sole rulerNorse · boy#273
- Eriketernal ruler or sole rulerNorse · boy#546
- Ernstserious, resoluteGerman · boy
- Erosdesire, passionate loveGreek · boy
- Esmeesteemed, belovedFrench · girl#298
- Esperanzahope, expectationSpanish · girl
- EstellastarLatin · girl#509
- EstellestarFrench · girl#573
- Estherstar; hiddenHebrew · girl#119
- Ethanstrong, firm, enduringHebrew · boy#24
- Eudoragood gift, generousGreek · girl
- Eulaliasweetly speaking, well-spokenGreek · girl
- Eun-jigrace and wisdomKorean · girl
- Evalife, living oneHebrew · girl#134
- Evandergood man, bow warriorGreek · boy#698
- Evangelinebearer of good newsGreek · girl#147
- Evelife, living oneHebrew · girl#519
- Evelynwished for child, lifeEnglish · girl#8
- Everettbrave, strong boarEnglish · boy#77
- Everleighwild boar clearingEnglish · girl#194
- Evianalife, gracious giftHebrew · girl
- EzekielGod will strengthenHebrew · boy#61
- Ezrahelp, helperHebrew · boy#20
questions about baby names starting with E
Which baby names starting with E are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names starting with E are Emma (#3 for girls), Elijah (#7 for boys), Evelyn (#8 for girls), Eliana (#10 for girls) and Eleanor (#12 for girls).
Which baby names starting with E are rising in popularity?
Elio has climbed from #832 in 2021 to #388 in 2025. Elodie (#703 to #310) and Estelle (#799 to #573) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names starting with E?
Eamon, Ekon, Elham, Elysia and Enya were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names starting with E more common for girls or boys?
Of 80 baby names starting with E on HushName, 46 are girls' names, 26 are boys' names and 8 are unisex.
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