1004 Adorable Baby Names That Start With I

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Names that start with the letter I have a link to Yod, the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, from which the letter ‘I’ likely originates. The term Yod is derived from an early symbol resembling the human hand. The style of writing this letter has also evolved as time passed. Unlike the vertical version of the letter ‘I’ we see today, the Greeks used a curved form, which was similar to its Semitic origins. Additionally, the title of the I, more commonly known as the dot, appeared around the 11th century to differentiate it from the letters M and N, which have a similar structure.

In English, I is considered a complete word and it serves as the Roman numeral for the number one. The letter is also a symbol of self-reflection and introspection in the real world and literature. Moreover, being the ninth letter of the Latin alphabet, it may have associations with the same numerological number. The planet Mars rules this number and may signify creativity, imagination, and bravery. Popular names that start with I have diverse origins and meanings. Boy names such as Isaac, Ivan, and Isiah are not only well-loved but also have associations with the Bible. On the other hand, girl names such as Isabella, Ivy, and Ingrid have varied origins. However, what brings these names together is the single letter at the head of each one. Even today, names such as Ivan, Isaac, and Isabella rank quite high among the top 1000 names in the US (1).

‘I’ also offers multiple phonetic choices, which makes it a pet alphabet among parents. The long sound as in ‘ice’ and the short sound as in ‘igloo’ make for a variety of sounds and pronunciations. Interestingly, ‘I’ is one of the most frequently used vowels in the English language. Celebrity influences have also worked in the favor of names starting with the letter I. Notable figures such as Ian McKellen, Isla Fisher, Idris Elba, Ingrid Bergman, and Ivanka Trump are popular bearers. If you are a science nerd, you will find Isaac Newton among the known personalities. For book lovers, there are Isaac Asimov and Ian Fleming. In every field, be it sports or music, you will find someone with the I-name who made an extraordinary remark. Whether traditional or contemporary, parents will find a baby name that starts with I that suits their tastes. Distinct yet resonating with history and mythology, names starting with I have stood the test of time and will continue to do so.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Isabella	Girl	God is my oath
Isla	Girl	Island
Isaac	Boy	He will laugh
Ivy	Girl	Climber plant
Isaiah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Ian	Boy	God is gracious
Iris	Girl	Rainbow; Flower
Isabelle	Girl	Devoted to God
Isabel	Girl	God is my oath
Israel	Boy	God contends

Ismael	Boy	God hears
Izabella	Girl	Pledged to God
Iker	Boy	Visitation; Visitor
Isaias	Boy	God is with us
Imani	Girl	Faith; Belief
Izaiah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Itzel	Girl	Rainbow Goddess
Ivanna	Girl	God is gracious
Issac	Boy	He will laugh
Irene	Girl	Peace

Ila	Girl	Earth; Speech
Iyla	Girl	Moonlight; Tree
Isabela	Girl	God is my oath
Ishaan	Boy	Lord; Master
Iliana	Girl	From Ilium or Troy
India	Girl	Derived from a country originating in river Indus
Itzayana	Girl	Variation of Itzel rainbow lady
Ingrid	Girl	Goddess of fertility
Imran	Boy	Prosperity
Indie	Unisex	Independent or free-spirited

Ida	Girl	Hardworking; Industrious person
Ivaan	Boy	Gift from God
Isai	Boy	Masculinity
Ivana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Ismail	Unisex	God listens
Immanuel	Boy	God is with us
Inaya	Girl	Concern; Care
Isael	Boy	God strives; God's soldier
Irie	Girl	Cool; Peace; Harmony
Ishmael	Boy	God will hear

Imogen	Girl	Maiden
Isiah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Ilan	Unisex	Tree; Arbor day
Ireland	Unisex	Land of the Irish
Inaaya	Girl	Gift from god; One to behold
Irving	Unisex	Green River
Izayah	Boy	God is salvation; God's helper
Izael	Unisex	Gift of God
Ines	Girl	Pure
Ivey	Unisex	Son of Ive; Ivy plant

Isadora	Girl	Gift of Isis
Isabell	Girl	God is my oath
Inez	Girl	Pure; Holy
Issa	Unisex	Joy, happiness, salvation
Inara	Unisex	Luminous, divine
Ilyas	Boy	Prophet Elijah or Yahweh is my God
Iva	Girl	Gift of God
Italy	Unisex	Country in Southern Europe
Iyanna	Girl	God is gracious
Ivar	Boy	Bow warrior; Archer

Isha	Girl	Desire, life, beauty
Irvin	Boy	Strength, fairness, noble
Ishan	Boy	Blessed, divine, sun god
Izabel	Girl	Brazilian version of Isabel; My God is an oath
Isis	Girl	Throne
Isidro	Boy	Gift of Isis
Izabelle	Girl	Gift of God
Iman	Unisex	Believer; Faithful; Trustworthy
Izan	Unisex	To give; Generosity
Irelynn	Girl	Peaceful

Irina	Girl	Peaceful, serene, beautiful
Iqra	Girl	Read or to recite in Arabic
Ignatius	Unisex	Fiery, passionate, and resolute
Ilana	Unisex	Tree or oak tree
Isobel	Girl	Devoted, creative, independent
Iver	Boy	Energetic, strong, and adventurous
Isaak	Boy	Laughter or laughter of God
Ileana	Girl	Bright, shining light
Izrael	Unisex	God's servant
Ivanka	Girl	God is gracious

Inayah	Girl	Graceful, thankful, sincere
Idrees	Boy	Variant of Idris; One who instructs or teaches
Italia	Girl	Land of Italy
Isa	Girl	Jesus
Illiana	Girl	Light
Iyana	Girl	Bright, gracious, divine
Izel	Girl	Hand; Homeland
Izaak	Boy	God will laugh
Ike	Boy	Strength, laughter, charm
Ilyana	Girl	Sun ray; Shining light

Ivie	Unisex	Gift of life; God's grace
Isra	Unisex	Night journey
Izaac	Boy	God laughs or God will bring joy
Isley	Unisex	White island or peaceful island
Ishanvi	Unisex	Goddess, divine, auspicious
Ilias	Unisex	Greek form of Elias; My God is Yahweh
Iverson	Unisex	Son of Iver; Archer's son
Imogene	Girl	Beloved, pure, gentle
Isela	Girl	Charming and strong
Ivette	Girl	Yew wood; Archer

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Baby names that start with I offer a variety of great options for new parents to choose from. From Isaac to Isabella, these names have been around for a long time and are still chosen. They are often found in ancient texts including the Bible, and in old languages such as Greek, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hebrew also count some of them in their number. Now found in almost every contemporary language, these names have created a wholesome following among parents. By giving their children names that start with I, parents are often associating them with a great history and significance.

Infographic: Popular I-Letter Names For Your Baby

I-letter names possess a unique individuality and phonetic charm that sets them apart from other names. The distinctive shape and sound of the letter add to the elegance of these names. Explore the infographic below to discover a selection of meaningful I-letter names that you might find perfect for your child.

baby names that start with i (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are rare names that start with I?

A few rare names that start with the letter I are Ilma, which means ‘air’ in Finnish, Ileen, which means ‘torch’ in Greek, Ijsbrand, which means ‘ice sword’ in Dutch, and Idalia, which means ‘work’ or ‘labor’ in German.

2. Which Hindu God names start with I?

The Hindu gods Indra and Ishana are a few gods with names starting from the letter I. Ishana refers to one of the eleven Rudra forms of Lord Shiva, and Indra is considered the king of devas and the controller of weather, thunder, rains, and wars.

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