500+ Mexican Baby Names

  1. Ivanna
    • Origin:

      Feminine of Ivan, which is itself a variation of John
    • Description:

      Ivanna / Ivana both come out of the name "John" by way of the Russian variant Ivan. Whereas Joanna feels dated, Ivanna feels cosmopolitan and fresh. Ivanka (of Trump fame) is a diminutive version of Ivanna.
  2. Mauricio
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Maurice
    • Meaning:

      "dark-skinned"
    • Description:

      This Spanish version of Maurice has been on the US charts since the 60s. Mauricio peaked in the early 2000s, getting as high as #353 before falling again. With lively, "-o" ending names getting the attention they have got in recent years, Mauricio would be a great option. Mauricio Macri was a former president of Argentina.
  3. Cesia
    • Nahomi
      • Origin:

        Japanese, variation of Naomi
      • Meaning:

        "straight and beautiful"
      • Description:

        While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is rising in use for girls, potentially due to Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi who plays for the American soccer team NJ/NY Gotham FC.
    • Graciela
      • Bernardo
        • Origin:

          Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
        • Meaning:

          "strong as a bear"
        • Description:

          This Latinate form of Bernard hovered in the lower regions of the US Top 1000 from the late 1940s until 2006, possibly inspired by the character in West Side Story.
      • Rodolfo
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "bold wolf"
        • Description:

          Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.
      • Rosita
        • Origin:

          Spanish, diminutive of Rosa
        • Meaning:

          "rose"
        • Description:

          This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to Roberta or Rosie.
      • Florencia
        • Nieves
          • Origin:

            Spanish
          • Meaning:

            "snows"
          • Description:

            A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.
        • Grecia
          • Gilberto
            • Origin:

              Spanish variation of Gilbert
            • Description:

              At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
          • Isidro
            • Origin:

              Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
            • Meaning:

              "gift of Isis"
            • Description:

              Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
          • Maricela
            • Origin:

              Spanish, combination of Maria and Celia
            • Meaning:

              "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
            • Description:

              A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.
          • Juana
            • Origin:

              Spanish, feminine variation of Juan
            • Description:

              Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most popular.
          • Estefania
            • Origin:

              Spanish variation of Stephanie
            • Description:

              Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
          • Amparo
            • Origin:

              Spanish and Portuguese
            • Meaning:

              "refuge, shelter"
            • Description:

              Amparo is a medieval name related to the Virgin Mary most closely associated with the city of Valencia, in Spain. Although it does not appear at all on the most recent US name roster, meaning it was used for fewer than five babies last year, it was used in the US throughout the 20th century.
          • Facundo
            • Origin:

              Spanish from Latin
            • Meaning:

              "eloquent"
            • Description:

              This intriguing and jaunty-sounding choice is a Top 50 name in Chile.
          • Rosalba
            • Origin:

              Latin, from the phrase rosa alba
            • Meaning:

              "white rose"
            • Description:

              One of many Spanish elaborations of Rosa.
          • Deneb
            • Origin:

              Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "tail"
            • Description:

              A star in the "tail" of the Cygnus constellation.