Baby names that mean youth

243 names with youth in their meaning: 139 for girls, 81 for boys, 23 used for both. Every one comes with its meaning and the official birth figures for England and Wales and the US. 72 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

Girls' names that mean youth

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Evelyndesired, wished-for child10,686 a year · the US, 2017
  • Camilayoung ceremonial attendant6,761 a year · the US, 2017
  • Juliayouthful; feminine form of Julius3,111 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julianayouthful; feminine form of Julian1,991 a year · the US, 2017
  • Paigeyoung servant or attendant1,695 a year · the US, 2017
  • Juliannayouthful; a form of Julia1,593 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julietteyouthful; a form of Julia1,490 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julietyouthful; feminine form of Julius1,378 a year · the US, 2017
  • Camillayoung ceremonial attendant; feminine form of Camillus1,047 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julieyouthful; a form of Julia599 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addysonchild of Adam; a form of Addison561 a year · the US, 2017
  • Giulianayouthful; a form of Juliana530 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jillianyouthful; a form of Juliana523 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julietayouthful; feminine form of Julius497 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addisynchild of Adam; a feminine form of Addison459 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julissayouthful; a form of Julia441 a year · the US, 2017
  • Khadijapremature baby340 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Evalynwished for child; a form of Evelyn275 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hafsayoung lioness or cub250 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Evalynnwished for child; modern elaboration of Evelyn225 a year · the US, 2017
  • Khadijahpremature child, the early one219 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Evelinawished for child; form of Evelyn73 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kamilleyoung ceremonial attendant; form of Camille209 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julianneyouthful; a form of Julia205 a year · the US, 2017
  • Yulianayouthful; form of Juliana from Julius170 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kamillayoung ceremonial attendant; a form of Camilla169 a year · the US, 2017
  • Giuliayouthful; italian form of Julia50 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Avelinewished-for child; a form of Aveline133 a year · the US, 2017
  • Juliettayouthful; a form of Julia133 a year · the US, 2017
  • Navyayoung; new; fresh26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Evelinwished for child; a form of Evelyn27 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yulissayouthful; a form of Julia95 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rochelewe, lamb; variant of Rachel94 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oonalamb; a form of Una or Úna20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Juliethyouthful; a variant spelling of Juliet84 a year · the US, 2017
  • Maddilynyouthful; a modern respelling of Madeline84 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gillianyouthful; a form of Julian81 a year · the US, 2017
  • Giuliettayouthful; form of julius80 a year · the US, 2017
  • Khloeegreen shoot or young plant; a form of Chloe79 a year · the US, 2017
  • Giuliannayouthful; a form of Juliana63 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rachelleewe or lamb; a form of Rachel58 a year · the US, 2017
  • Evelynnewished for child; a form of Evelyn55 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adisonchild of Adam; a feminine form of Addison51 a year · the US, 2017
  • Camiyahyoung ceremonial attendant; a form of Camila50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Yuliannayouthful; a form of Juliana47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Juliettyouthful; a variant spelling of Juliet44 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kholegreen shoot or young plant; a spelling variant of Chloe43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Juniayouthful; a form of Junius40 a year · the US, 2017
91 rarer names that mean youth

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Emikobeautiful child or blessing child depending on kanji
  • Evelinewished for child; a form of Evelyn
  • Juliannyouthful; a form of Julian or Julius
  • Cailingirl; young woman
  • Bambichild; bambino diminutive
  • Evelynewished for child; a form of Evelyn
  • Niangmother or young woman
  • Juliannyvariant of Julianna; youthful one
  • Keikorespectful child or joyful child
  • Rachellewe, lamb; a form of Rachel
  • Evelyn-Rosedesired child and rose flower combined
  • Julieannvariant of Julia Ann; youthful
  • Nenaa form of Nene; girl, young woman
  • Yuliayouthful; a form of Julia
  • Fawnyoung deer
  • Khadeejahpremature baby; early birth
  • Kadijapremature child; a form of khadija
  • Ruchelewe or lamb; variant of rachel
  • Julinayouthful; a form of Julia
  • Guilianayouthful; a feminine form of Giuliano
  • Hebeyouth, rejuvenation; goddess of youth
  • Kimikochild of beauty
  • Manonform of Manon, from Miriam; the wished-for child
  • Chavigirl or child
  • Evellynwished for child; variant of Evelyn
  • Evonnawished for child; variant of Evelyn
  • Evonnewished for child; variant of Evelyn
  • Laelaniheavenly child or heavenly lei
  • Namikochild of the waves
  • Rahelaewe or lamb; a form of rachel
  • Rashelewe or lamb; a form of rachel
  • Evalynnewished for child; a form of Evelyn
  • Evlynwished for child; a form of Evelyn
  • Jullianayouthful; a form of Juliana
  • Oonaghone lamb or fair
  • Yulietyouthful; a modern respelling of Juliet
  • Juliahyouthful; a form of Julia or Julian
  • Khadeejapremature child; early born
  • Rachealewe or lamb; a spelling variant of rachel
  • Akikobright child or autumn child
  • Jillianayouthful; feminine form of julius
  • Tanishiyoung woman, maiden
  • Giulietteyouthful; a form of Juliette
  • Julivariant of Julie or Julius, youthful
  • Julianevariant of Juliana, youthful
  • Naarahgirl, young woman
  • Nandanason, child; a form of nanda
  • Rashelleewe or lamb; a form of Rachel
  • Evelyn-Gracedesired child; grace; a compound of Evelyn and Grace
  • Gulianayouthful; a form of Giuliana
  • Julieanneyouthful and gracious; combination of Julie and Anne
  • Jullietteyouthful; variant spelling of Juliette
  • Kadijahchild; one who was born prematurely
  • Momokopeach child; symbol of beauty and longevity
  • Naaragirl or young woman
  • Naveenanew; fresh; young
  • Rashayoung gazelle
  • Yuliyayouthful; form of Julia
  • Yuriayouthful; variant of Julia
  • Juliannieyouthful; a form of Juliana
  • Juliethayouthful; a form of Julia
  • Khadijatoupremature child; form of khadijah
  • Kiyokoclear child or respectful child
  • Omolarachild born to nobility or honor
  • Sinachifather's name or what father calls child
  • Talitayoung girl; maiden
  • Temilademine is not lost; a child who is valued
  • Yuliettyouthful; a form of Juliet
  • Dakota-Raefriend with ewe lamb; compound of Dakota and Rae
  • Guiliannavariant of Juliana, meaning youthful
  • Jilliannayouthful; a form of Juliana
  • Juleneyouthful; a form of Julia or Juliet
  • Julianahyouthful; a form of Juliana
  • Juliannahyouthful; a form of Juliana
  • Juliyahyouthful; a form of Julia
  • Omololachild born into wealth and honour
  • Raechelewe, lamb; a form of Rachel
  • Ryokodragon child
  • Srishacreated from wealth; child of Sri; feminine form of Srinivas
  • Yurikolily child
  • Evelyn-Maedesired child; a form of Evelyn with Mae
  • Iuliayouthful; a form of julia
  • Kishoriyoung girl; maiden
  • Missieyoung girl; diminutive form
  • Omodesirechild brings joy
  • Ugommadaughter of the people or child of greatness
  • Atinukea child born after parents' loss; precious one
  • Evelyn-Jaynewished for child; a hybrid form
  • Khadejapremature child; a form of Khadijah
  • Racheleewe lamb; a form of Rachel
  • Tamikochild of the people; a form of Tamiko

Boys' names that mean youth

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julianyouthful; of Jupiter8,415 a year · the US, 2017
  • Colinyoung warrior; a form of Caoilean1,662 a year · the US, 2017
  • Coltyoung horse1,329 a year · the US, 2017
  • Juliusyouthful; from the roman family name julius1,001 a year · the US, 2017
  • Collinyoung warrior; variant of colin or caitlin997 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adonislord or master; handsome youth in mythology809 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julioyouthful; from Julius578 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julienyouthful; a form of Julian422 a year · the US, 2017
  • Channinga form of Canning, young wolf or from the church315 a year · the US, 2017
  • Coltercolt herder; one who tends young horses142 a year · the US, 2017
  • Barronyoung warrior; baron; nobleman135 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ewanyoung warrior; form of Euan or Eugene84 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yuvanyoung man or youth25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yuvaanyoung man or youth; variant of Yuvan26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yuvrajyoung prince or heir apparent72 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Knightyoung warrior or mounted soldier59 a year · the US, 2017
  • Abubakarfather of the young camel30 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Waleednewborn child; newly born25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
62 rarer names that mean youth

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Walidnewborn child
  • Svenyoung man or young warrior
  • Abubakrfather of the young camel; traditional epithet
  • Giulianoyouthful; Italian form of Julian
  • Hogansmall; young
  • Giulioyouthful; italian form of Julius
  • Yulianof Julius or youthful; a form of Julian
  • Haythamyoung lion or eagle-eyed
  • Ladda young man or servant
  • Julianoyouthful; of julius; belonging to julius
  • Eoghanyoung warrior; born of the yew tree
  • Navinnew, fresh, young
  • Mabonson of Mabon; a divine youth in Welsh mythology
  • Owainyoung warrior; well-born
  • Rikochild of truth or jasmine child
  • Ghassanyouth or generosity
  • Tarunyoung, tender
  • Efechild born after twins
  • Gilesyoung goat or youthful
  • Haithamyoung lion
  • Juvenalyouthful or young
  • Giulianyouthful; a form of Julian
  • Julionyouthful; a form of Julian
  • Makotrue or genuine child; a shark
  • Abu-Bakrfather of the young camel; father of the firstborn
  • Jovenyoung
  • Julyanyouthful; a form of Julian
  • Alwaleednewborn child
  • Bakryoung camel
  • Efanyoung warrior; a form of Evan
  • Abinavnew, fresh, young
  • Eyasa young hawk; a nestling hawk
  • Juventinoyouthful; a form of Juventus
  • Quintfifth child or heir
  • Donzelyoung nobleman or squire
  • Juniusof or belonging to Juno; youthful
  • Yuvayouth
  • Ewenyoung warrior; from Eoghan
  • Gyasiwonderful child
  • JosejulianGod is gracious and youthful; combination of Jose and Julian
  • Juliyanyouthful; variant spelling of Julian
  • Lyonelyoung lion; a form of Lionel
  • Abubakarrfather of the young camel; variant of abu bakr
  • Bevanson of evan; young warrior
  • Jilesvariant spelling of giles; young goat or follower of saint aegidius
  • Kiddyoung goat or young person
  • Lancelotservant or young man; of uncertain ultimate origin
  • Ossianyoung deer; from Irish os
  • Tykea small child or dog; from Old Norse týkja
  • Hamsefifth-born child
  • Ionutyoung ion; romanian diminutive of Ion
  • Julliusyouthful; a form of Julius
  • Julyusyouthful; a form of Julius
  • Ohenebaprince; royal child
  • Owensyoung warrior; a form of Owen
  • Selasiblessed; third-born child
  • Caileanyoung warrior; a form of Cailum
  • Bamidelechild arrives with wealth
  • Iulianyouthful; form of julian
  • Joolsyouthful; a form of Julius
  • Juliuszyouthful; Polish form of Julius
  • Ogheneoviegod brought me a child

Unisex names that mean youth

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Addisonson of adam; child of adam5,743 a year · the US, 2017
  • Camilleyouthful; one who serves at ceremonies1,262 a year · the US, 2017
  • Julesyouthful; a form of Julius200 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jullianyouthful; variant spelling of Julian63 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jillyouthful; a form of Juliana41 a year · the US, 2017
18 rarer names that mean youth

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Mikoshrine maiden or beautiful child
  • Lowellyoung wolf; wolf-like
  • Aikobeloved child
  • Julienneyouthful; a feminine form of Julian
  • Camileyoung ceremonial attendant; a form of Camilla
  • Dorienchild of dorus; a form of dorian
  • Corderolamb
  • Pageyoung attendant; page boy
  • Starlingyoung star; bird name
  • Evynnwished for child; variant of Evelyn
  • Collenyoung man; a form of Colm
  • Juleyouthful; a form of Julian or Julius
  • Jawanyoung man or soldier
  • Marikocircle, truth, child
  • Evanna form of Evan; young warrior or descendant of Eoghan
  • Julianiyouthful; form of Julian or Julius
  • Youngyoung; youthful
  • Reikospirit child; bell child

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