157 Baby Names Meaning 'Cloud'

Baby names that mean ‘cloud’ bring a feeling of lightness and beauty, making them stand out from other names. After all, clouds are one of nature’s most fascinating wonders. Clouds also hold different meanings in various cultures. For instance, when you say the phrase ‘a cloud on the horizon’ to an Englishman, he will interpret it as a warning sign for something inauspicious. But people in Iran consider clouds lucky. Hence, they say ‘your sky is always filled with clouds’ as a blessing to someone. Cloud-inspired names are considered symbols of calm and mystery, and this is probably why these names are prevalent in several cultures. The Irish name Niall, meaning 'cloud,' is a popular choice for little boys all over Europe. Similarly, the Sanskrit name Meghana, meaning ‘clouds,’ is quite popular with Hindu parents. Many cloud-inspired names highlight the different aspects attached to it. For instance, the Arabic masculine name Aariz and the feminine name Dimah, meaning ‘rain-bearing cloud’ and ‘a cloud full of rainwater,’ both symbolize the cloud’s ability to nurture life on Earth. The unisex name Skyler is a great choice for parents who want a more religious name. It comes from Old Norse and means ‘cloud.’ It's also mentioned in the Bible in the Book of Exodus. If these names piqued your interest, have a look at the list below. We have picked cloud-inspired names from different languages and cultures to bring you a wide variety of name choices.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Nyla		Girl	Passion; Fury; Hero; Cloud
Nylah		Girl	Achiever; Fury or passion; Hero; Cloud
Neil		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Nelson		Boy	Son of Neil; The son of Nell; Cloud; Champion
Nile		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Skylynn		Unisex	Cloud; Sky
Neal		Boy	Cloud; Passionate; Victory; Honour; Champion
Neel		Boy	River; Blue; Cloud; Horn; Champion
Nigel		Boy	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero; Passionate; Cloud
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Skylee		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar; Boomerang; Narrows
Aariz		Boy	Rain-bearing cloud; Intelligent; Respectable; Leader
Niles		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero
Skai		Unisex	Cloud
Skylyn		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Nyles		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Skyleigh		Unisex	Cloud; Boomerang
Aolani		Girl	Cloud; Heaven; Sky
Nylan		Unisex	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud
Seriyah		Girl	Princess; Cloud and rain
Deema		Girl	Rain cloud; Beautiful; Pretty
Neila		Girl	Champion; Cloud; Attainer
Neilan		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Megha		Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Ariz		Boy	Lucky; Successful; Oak; Rain-bearing cloud
Neala		Girl	Cloud; Passionate; Victory; Honour; Champion
Maru		Boy	Round; Cloud; Honey
Lonan		Boy	Little blackbird; Cloud
Ashna		Girl	Friend; A cloud; Devoted to the goddess Neith
Nebula		Unisex	Mist; Fog; Vapor; Cloud
Ashaan		Boy	Stone; Cloud
Anani		Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious
Arez		Unisex	Rain; Rain-bearing cloud
Sarya		Girl	A pious woman; Night cloud; Princess
Brom		Boy	Mist; Cloud
Skya		Unisex	Cloud; Sky
Adri		Girl	From Hadria; Mountain; Stone; Cloud
Nil		Boy	Cloud; Champion; From the Nile river
Rabab		Girl	A white cloud; A stringed musical instrument
Yunay		Unisex	Cloud; Allow; Consent; Love; Friendly
Awan		Boy	Cloud; Daughter of Adam and Eve; The Awan tribe; Aid
Naylan		Unisex	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud
Nayleen		Girl	Hero; Passion; Cloud
Kloud		Unisex	Cloud; Famous reign; Famous wolf
Megh		Boy	Cloud
Nial		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passionate
Mehul		Boy	Rain; Cloud
Mihan		Unisex	Cloud; Great; Best Qualities
Shaneil		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud;
Nigella		Girl	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Mega		Girl	Cloud; Mist; Fog
Meghana		Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Skylette		Unisex	Sky; Cloud
Neelie		Girl	Champion; Cloud; Passionate; Horn
Ananiah		Unisex	Cloud of the Lord; Protected by God
Muzna		Unisex	Rain; Cloud
Neira		Unisex	Cloud
Anana		Girl	Heavenly cloud
Ski		Unisex	Cloud; Sky
Yun		Girl	Cloud; Consent
Abhra		Boy	Cloud; Bearing Water; Sky
Ahim		Boy	Cloud; Water; Traveller; One who will move around the world with no barriers
Ambud		Boy	Cloud
Badal		Boy	Cloud; Change; Replacement; Alteration
Balahaka		Boy	Cloud; Thundercloud
Baridbaran		Boy	Color of the cloud
Dhwanit		Boy	Sounded; Implied; Suggested; The roar of a cloud
Gaganadhvaja		Boy	Banner of the sky; The Sun; A cloud
Ghanaanand		Boy	Happy like a cloud; Joyful and free spirited like a cloud
Ghanambu		Boy	Cloud water; Rain; Showers from a cloud; To offer; Bestow
Ghanashyam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanasyaam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanasyama		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanshyam		Boy	Dark like a cloud
Ghansyam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghata		Boy	Cloud; Rainy Clouds; Changing Weather; To happen; A Pitcher
Kandan		Boy	Cloud; Older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Muruga; God of War
Kandhan		Boy	Cloud; The older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Muruga; God of war
Kanthan		Boy	Cloud; Name of older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Muruga; God of War
Kanthar		Boy	Cloud; Name of older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Muruga; God of War
Karmegam		Boy	Rain-bearing Cloud; Resourceful; Dark and grey clouds
Karmegan		Boy	Rain-bearing Cloud; Resourceful; Dark and grey clouds
Kayosh		Boy	Rain; Cloud; Rain bearing clouds
Mehal		Boy	Cloud; Rain
Mist		Girl	Particles of Water; Cloud
Pangfua		Girl	Clouds in the shape of a flower; Flower cloud
Pilvi		Girl	Cloud
Abdeel		Boy	A Cloud of God
Ambuda		Girl	One who is high and vast like a cloud
Amundsgn		Boy	A giant cloud
Anan		Girl	Cloud; Fourth-born child
Annanias		Boy	Personal cloud of God
Baadal		Boy	A cloud that bears water and brings rain
Barid		Boy	Cloud
Chanandeep		Boy	The cloud
Dimah		Girl	A cloud full of rainwater; Silent rain falling without thunder
Ghadia		Girl	Refers to the white bank of cloud which appear during the day time
Hilli		Girl	Cloud-berry
Hutun		Girl	She is like a rainy cloud

A cloud is mostly connected to lightness and purity. Baby names that mean ‘cloud’ are popular with parents who admire this natural element and want their children to connect with nature. Clouds are always changing and moving, which is why they are often seen as symbols of transformation. In many cultures, clouds are also linked to the heavens, adding a sense of wonder. You may appreciate the beauty of the clouds or their soft and light nature, but a cloud name can be a wonderful choice for your little one that they will feel proud to flaunt.