Baby names that mean song or music
126 names with song or music in their meaning: 82 for girls, 31 for boys, 13 used for both. Every one comes with its meaning and the official birth figures for England and Wales and the US. 26 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.
Girls' names that mean song or music
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Melodysong, music2,046 a year · the US, 2017
- Lyralyre, a musical instrument643 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Calliopebeautiful voice; muse of epic poetry57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Riyathe singer48 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kavyapoetry, poem95 a year · the US, 2017
- Swarasound, note, or tone in music86 a year · the US, 2017
- Melodiesong; a variant spelling of Melody81 a year · the US, 2017
- Zemirasong; a form of Zemorah79 a year · the US, 2017
- Rinasong; joy; a form of Rina71 a year · the US, 2017
- Shirasong70 a year · the US, 2017
- Aarohiascending musical note14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Harper-Roseharp player; rose flower combined56 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Sonorasonorous or melodious53 a year · the US, 2017
- Zemirahsong of praise; melody10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Carmynsong or poem; possibly from Mount Carmel; a modern respelling of Carmen48 a year · the US, 2017
- Melodisong, music; a modern respelling of Melody43 a year · the US, 2017
66 rarer names that mean song or music
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Tehillapraise or song of praise
- Chantelsong; a form of Chantal
- Filomenalover of song; a form of Philomena
- Selarock or stone; biblical musical term
- Raneemsoft and pleasant sound; melodious
- Anahatunstruck sound divine music
- Melodeesong; a form of Melody
- Karalynnvariant of Carolyn; joyful song
- Meloniedark song; a form of Melanie
- Aria-Roseair or melody combined with rose flower; compound name
- Japjimeditation, hymn of praise
- Liralyre; a stringed musical instrument
- Kaavyapoetry
- Chantellesinger; feminine form of chantel
- Harper-Maeharp player and greater; compound of Harper and Mae
- Shlokaa verse or stanza; hymn
- Tehillahpraise; song of praise
- Aria-Maeair, melody; compound of Aria and Mae
- Arohimusical note, ascending melody
- Carminasongs or poems
- Ghazalgazelle; a form of arabic poetry
- Stutipraise or hymn
- Rithikamusical note or melody
- Divagoddess; a female opera singer
- Harper-Leighone who plays the harp; a compound with Leigh
- Melesong or chant
- Raagamelody, musical raga
- Shadiasinger; one who sings
- Shioriweaving thread; poetry thread
- Aikabeloved song; love song
- Harper-Lilyharp player; compound with flower name
- Keerthanasong or hymn of praise
- Eddapoetry; grandmother
- Shirelmy song or singing; from Shir
- Veenastringed musical instrument
- Antaraa musical note or interior
- Carolynnesong of joy; a form of Carolyn
- Gitasong; from Hindu tradition
- Melody-Rosesong combined with rose flower
- Rubaba stringed musical instrument
- Gayatrisong of praise or hymn
- Lyra-Maelyre combined with Mary; harp plus beloved
- Rinnahjoyful song, rejoicing
- Shirsong
- Aria-Raeair melody; combination of aria and rae
- Harper-Annone who plays the harp; grace; a compound name
- Harper-Maione who plays the harp; modern compound
- Harper-Mayone who plays the harp; the month of may; compound
- Khanakgolden; a raga in indian music
- Philominalover of song; a form of Philomena
- Rhapsodysong or epic poem recited continuously
- Carolaa form of Carol; song or joy
- Filominalover of song; a form of Philomena
- Harper-Graceone who plays harp; compound with grace
- Harper-Louiseone who plays harp; compound with famous warrior
- Kavitapoetry, poem
- Saraswatigoddess of knowledge, music and arts
- Svarasound, tone, melody
- Harper-Leeone who plays the harp; a form with Lee
- Gayasong or earth
- Gayathrisong; a form of Gayatri
- Geetsong
- Harper-Janeharp player; jane combined
- Harper-Lillyharp player; lilly combined
- Harper-Marieharp player; marie combined
- Tehilahpraise, song of praise
Boys' names that mean song or music
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Apollogreek god of music, poetry, and sun525 a year · the US, 2017
- Rishisage; seer; poet28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Tadhgpoet or philosopher98 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Arionvery melodious; from the legendary poet and musician73 a year · the US, 2017
- Gurnawabguru's melody or guru's tune53 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Teaguepoet or bard40 a year · the US, 2017
25 rarer names that mean song or music
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Codaconcluding section of a musical piece
- Zamarsong or psalm; to sing
- Ozanbard; minstrel; poet
- Ronitjoy or song; modern Israeli name
- Kaveerpoet; wise one
- Shadisinger
- Kavirwise one; poet
- Sambaa lively brazilian dance and music genre
- Bairdbard; poet or storyteller
- Chansonsong; borrowed from French chanson
- Apoloa spelling variant of apollo, greek god of sun and music
- Apoloniorelating to apollo, the greek god of sun and music
- Carolesong of joy; a form of Carol
- Gurshabadgur relates to guru; shabad means word or hymn
- Trelynharp
- Nguyenmoon or melody; common family name
- Riordanroyal poet or bard
- Malhara raga in hindustani classical music
- Sirakmy song; a form of sirach
- Gurniwaazguru's song or guru's melody
- Gurniwajguru's melody or guru's tune
- Ridhammelodious, rhythmic
- Tadghpoet; beautiful
- Kavyanshportion of poetry or literature
- Raayansong or joy; variant of Rayan
Unisex names that mean song or music
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
9 rarer names that mean song or music
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
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