This blog post will be about the most popular girl names for Native American heritage. There are a variety of different origins and meanings behind these names, but most importantly they’re beautiful! Any girl name with Native American heritage has to be included if you want to create a great little doll for your newborn.
If the mommy-to-be has a Native American heritage, which she hasn’t already told you, then she might have very specific names that she is looking for. But if not, then you will have to do some research to find a good match. These names can be used for either a first or middle name – and sometimes even both! The following list was compiled using Native American baby name websites and forums.
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1. Aiyana
The literal meaning of this name is strong. But it has multiple meanings in the English language. For example: “Eternity” and “a gift”.
2. Aponi
Aponi means “always, forever” – which is a hallmark of Native American girl names.
3. Arieke
When the parents were naming their daughter this from, they were originally from West Africa. In the olden days, this was a very rare name and there aren’t many girls with this name.
4. Catori
Catori means “beyond words” – which is a common theme dating back hundreds of years.
5. Hailey
This name has been around since the days of the Algonquin tribe. This is a beautiful name that sounds very soft and sweet. It has also become popular with the popularity of movies like “The Princess Diaries“.
6. Dyani
Dyani means “from the land of the gods” and was used by the Ojibwe tribe. It also has a meaning of “from a place”.
7. Kaila
This name has been around since the days of the Algonquin tribe, who’s language was called Shawnee or Algonquin. This is a beautiful name that sounds very soft and sweet.
8. Elu
Elu means “two” in the Algonquin language. It is used as a first or middle name by the Sioux Tribe. This is a very unique name that makes it perfect for any doll’s wardrobe!
9. Isabella
This is another name that has been around since the days of Algonquin tribes. You are most likely to see this name come from Italy or Scandinavia, but not Native Americans because of the origin of this clan.
10. Leota
Leota is another beautiful name that has been around since the days of the Algonquin tribe. This is a very sweet and pretty name that can be used as a first or middle name.
11. KwaI
Kwai means “bird” in the Algonquin tribe, which was part of the Sioux family. It is usually used by Native Americans living in South Dakota, Montana or Wyoming. The name has also become popular with other tribes across America.
12. Enola
This name comes from a famous character in the book “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. It is also used by the Cherokee tribe.
13. Sashia
Sashia means “twice born” – you will also see this name used by many Native American tribes, including: Apache, Blackfoot, Cheyenne and Comanche tribes. It’s a very unique name and sounds beautiful when used as a first or middle name.
14. Enid
Enid is another name associated with the Algonquin tribe. This can also be translated to mean “love”.
15. Phoebe
Phoebe means “bright, shining” – like the moon. It is usually used by the Cherokee, Iroquois, Hopewell and Lumbee tribes in North Carolina and Virginia. However it is not very popular with other Native Americans that aren’t from this area.
16. Halona
Halona means “many moons” in the Algonquin language. The woman with this name is brave and smooth. This is another name that has been introduced to the rest of America by movies like “The Princess Diaries”.
17. Cicely-Rose
This is a unique combination of names from the Algonquin tribes, where Rose means “life” and Cicely means “flower”. It could also be used as a first or middle name for girls.
18. Ina
This name is used by the Algonquin tribe, who lived from the coast to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This is a very rare name and it is usually only used by Native American girls in South Africa. The name has also been used for thousands of years in North America.
19. Karista
Karista means “beloved” and was brought over by the Cheyenne tribe to Canada. This is a very popular name with Native Americans and it sounds very symbolic when used appropriately.
20. Marya
Marya means “good” or “beautiful”. This name is used for both Native American and non-Native American girls. The popular doll “Bitty Baby” was named after this Native American name.
21. Minnehaha
This name sounds very mysterious, but also beautiful when used in the right context. This is one of the most famous Native American girl names and was created by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in a poem called “Hiawatha”. The fictional character Minnehaha is a princess.
22. Istas
Istas is a name used by the Siouan tribe and means “coronet”. It is usually used as a first or middle name. You might also see this name spelled as “Ista”.
23. Winter
Winter is the first season of the year, so it comes from that Native American language. The woman with this name has her own dream and never lets things get in her way.
24. Kalila
Kalila means “star” in the Cherokee language. It has a symbol of love and spiritual meaning, so it is used by many parents looking for a name that stands out against the rest.
25. Kia
Kia means “ray” and is also used as a first or middle name. This name is perfect for any doll that loves hanging out at the beach! That’s right, this Native American girl is going to be like her doll!
26. Kasa
Kasa means “rainbow” in the Cherokee language. It is a very pretty name and sounds very pleasant but still has a little mystery or magic to it. That’s right, your doll will look like a princess with this name.
27. Koheleth
Koheleth is the Hebrew name for Solomon, which means “peace” or “to be quiet”. It is used by many Native American tribes and it is perfect for the doll who loves peaceful days.
28. Kalloe
Kalloe means “lily flower” in the Cherokee language. It has a meaning of “success”. This is a very cute and unique name that makes it perfect for any doll’s wardrobe!
29. Kateri
This is the name of a Native American girl who was murdered during the Peyote Cult in Canada. This was one of the most infamous and sad incidents in history and people are still trying to find out whether the murder was planned or not. This character is often used as a symbol for Native American history and culture. This name has been translated to mean “she whose prayers are answered” or “She will give life to all”.
30. Kimi
This is a very symbolic Native American name that means “canoe”. The word can also be translated to “the people of the north” in the Algonquin language. This name is most popular among Sioux ages.
31. Joy
Joy comes from the Sioux tribe and could mean “friendship” or “sister”. The woman with this name should always be as happy as your doll! This makes it perfect for any doll’s wardrobe.
32. Ki
Ki means “earth” in the Lakota language and it is usually used by the Blackfeet tribe. It also has an association with Confucianism and Buddhism. However, it has also been a very popular name for thousands of years, so that includes people who are not Native American. In fact it can be used for anyone!
33. Lomasi
Lomasi is a Native American girl who was murdered in the 20th century. She was part of the Peyote Cult and that’s why this name is usually associated with Native American history and culture.
34. Madungo
Madungo means “tender heart” or “a gentle soul”. It is a very pretty name and very symbolic. That’s right, this name is perfect for the doll who has a sensitive heart and wants to change it!
35. Malia
This name means “beautiful” in the Sioux language. It is perfect for any doll’s wardrobe as it is both feminine and yet catchy. This name has been used by Native Americans since pre-history!
36. Maji
Maji means “moon” or “the full moon”. It’s been used by the Hopi tribe for thousands of years. This is a very cute and unique name that fits in with any doll’s wardrobe.
37. Makada
This name comes from the Blackfoot tribe and means “means of the sun”. It is used to mean both “sunrise” and “sunset”. This name is perfect for any doll who loves to be part of the sun’s movement.
38. Mara
This name comes from the Sioux tribe in the Algonquin language and means “to love” or “beautiful”. This means that your doll will never love you more than she does at this moment!
39. Mardana
Mardana means “enduring” in the Sioux language and it can be used as a first or middle name. This name is perfect for the doll who will be there when the going gets tough!
40. Nia
Nia means “to live” or “life”. It is one of the most popular names used by Native American girls, but it is also used by non-Native American people. This fits any doll’s wardrobe and is perfect for any occasion!
41. Nola
Nola means “lily flower” in the Cherokee language and it has a meaning of “success”. This name is perfect for any doll who wants to have success in life!
42. Onaya
Onaya means “our boy” or “this is my boy”. This name is very symbolic and can be used for both Native American and non-Native American people, so it’s perfect for any doll!
43. Mitena
Mitena means “remember” or “reminding”. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be remembered! The name has been used by the Crow tribe. It is a very beautiful, but also very versatile name. The name can also be written as Mita or Mitan.
44. Pavati
This name comes from the Hopi tribe and means “peaceful water” and comes from the Navajo name for the Colorado River. The name has a meaning of “the beautiful” or “beauty”. The doll with this name will be both beautiful inside and out!
45. Margo
Margo means “brave” in the Lakota language. It is used by many Native American tribes. This is perfect for any doll who is brave and can take care of herself!
46. Mishek
Mishek means “first born son” in the Lakota language. It can also be used as a first or middle name. This is perfect for any doll who feels like the first born son!
47. Marilee
Marilee means “brave warrior” or “warrior”. This name is perfect for any doll who is brave in the way she acts and where she goes. It is also a very pretty name that can be used by both Native Americans and non-Native Americans.
48. Mona
Mona means “friend” or “sister” in the Lakota language and it has a meaning of “satisfied woman”. That’s right, the doll with this name will always be satisfied! This name can also be written as Moana in some languages.
49. Soyala
This name means “rainbow moon” in the Sioux tribe. It can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list of names. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be part of the rainbows in life!
50. Skotak
Skotak means “he who remembers” or “he who remembers”. It can also be written as Skotek and the meaning is the same. This name is perfect for any doll who wants to be remembered! This name also comes from the Hopi tribe.
51. Sloane
Sloane means “hidden” or “secret” in the Native American language. It comes from the Cherokee tribe, but a similar form of this name has been used by other tribes as well. The name is very symbolic and it’s perfect for any doll! This name can also be written as Solene.
52. Stacey
Stacey means “courageous” or “brave”. This name has been used by the Lakota tribe and it is also used by non-Native Americans as well. It is a very beautiful name that can be used by any doll!
53. Tashina
This name comes from the Blackfoot tribe and it means “wise woman” or “a wise woman”. The meaning is the same and this name is perfect for any doll who wants to be wise!
54. Tia
Tia means “woman” in the Lakota language, but also has a meaning of “hell”. This name can be used by both Native Americans and non-Native Americans so it fits perfectly into any doll’s wardrobe.
55. Terrie
Terrie means “health” or “healthy” in the Blackfoot tribe. It is perfect for any doll who wants to be healthy!
56. Trixie
Trixie means “a clever person” or “a clever woman”. This name has been used by the Lakota tribe and it can also be used as a first name. The doll with this name will be smart and wise!
57. Valeria
Valeria means “woman of valor” in the Lakota language. It’s a very beautiful name and it can be used as a first or middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be brave in life!
58. Yue
Yue means “water” in the Cherokee language and it has a meaning of “original woman”. This name is perfect for any doll who loves water! It can also be written as Yuea, Yue and Yuee.
59. Tallulah
Tallulah means “beauty” or “beautiful”. It comes from the Choctaw language and it can also be written as Tallula. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be beautiful inside and out!
60. Tatum
Tatum means “young deer” in the Choctaw language. It is used in many Native American tribes and it can also be used as a first name.
61. Adriel
Adriel means “spiritual leader” or “spiritual leader”. It comes from the Choctaw language and it is a very spiritual name that can be used by non-Native Americans.
62. Calhoun
This name comes from the Choctaw tribe and means “prairie woman”. This name is perfect for any doll who loves the prairie! It’s also used as a middle name, although it is not part of the official list. The meaning of this name is the same.
63. Alo
This name means “first born” in the Choctaw tribe. It can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list of names. This is perfect for any doll who feels like the first born son! The name is also used by non-Native Americans, but has a different meaning. The meaning of this name is “happy”, but it comes from the French language.
64. Calleigh
Calleigh means “beautiful” or “beautiful”. This is a very beautiful name that can be used by both Native Americans and non-Native Americans. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be beautiful inside and out!
65. Callie
This name comes from the Choctaw tribe and it means “victory” or “victory”. This name also can be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. The meaning of this name is the same. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be victorious!
66. Adrienne
Adrienne means “to shine” in the Choctaw tribe and it also has a meaning of “strong”. The doll with this name will always shine! This name can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. It is also used by non-Native Americans, but has a different meaning again.
67. Anakin
This name means “life” in the Choctaw language. It is used in many Native American tribes and it can also be used as a first or middle name. It is perfect for any doll who wants to live life! The name also has a similar meaning to the Latin word ‘anima’, but it is still very different. If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘anima’ in Latin is “soul”.
68. Anastacia
This name comes from the Choctaw tribe but it can also be used as a middle name. It is perfect for any doll who wants to be brave! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘anastasia’ in Russian is “resurrection”.
69. Adele
Adele means “from the oak” in the Choctaw language. This name can be used as a middle or first name, although it is not part of the official list of names. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be from the oak!
70. Chevon
This name means “faithful” in the Choctaw tribe and it also has a meaning of “faithful”. The doll with this name will always be loyal to her friends. This name can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list.
71. Adonis
This name means “lord of animals” in the Choctaw tribe. The meaning is the same and this name is perfect for any doll who wants to be friendly to animals!
72. Chantel
Chantel means “lake” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a first or middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be near the lake!
73. Chasity
Chasity means “pure” in the Choctaw tribe. It’s a very beautiful name and it can be used as a first or middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be pure and good inside and out! The name also has an alternative spelling; Chastity.
74. Dakota
Dakota means “a person who lives in the town” in the Choctaw tribe. This name can be used as a first or middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. The meaning of this name is the same and it can also be used by non-Native Americans. If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe, she should remember that the meaning of ‘dakota’ in English is “friend”, but it comes from the indigenous language Lakota.
75. Hopi
Hopi, meaning “ancient land” or “ancient land”. This name can be used as a first or middle name and it is perfect for any doll who wants to live in ancient times!
76. Teyah
Teyah means “a beautiful woman” in the Choctaw tribe and it also has a meaning of “a beautiful woman”, although it’s not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be beautiful inside and out! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘tea’ in English is “pleasure”, but it comes from the Chinese language.
77. Jianna
This name means “mercy” in the Choctaw tribe and it can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be merciful!
78. Jaxson
Jaxson means “spiritual” or “spiritual”. This name can also be used as a middle name and it’s great for any doll who wants to be spiritual!
79. Kallie
Kallie means “helpful” in the Choctaw tribe and it also has a meaning of “helpful”. The doll with this name will always be helpful to her friends. This name can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list.
80. Katie
This name means “pure” in the Choctaw tribe and it also has a meaning of “pure”. The doll with this name will always be pure inside and out! This name is perfect for any doll who wants to be pure inside and out!
81. Jacy
Jacy means “to move forward” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name as well. This is perfect for any doll who wants to move forward! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘jacy’ in English is “mule”, which comes from the Spanish language.
82. Iesha
Iesha means “beautiful” or “beautiful”. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be beautiful inside and out!
83. Jessy
Jessy means “to push” or “to push”. This is perfect for any doll who wants to achieve her goals!
84. Talya
Talya means “from the swamp” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a first or middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to live in a swamp!
85. Jayden
This name means “a gift made of wood” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. The meaning of this name is very similar, although it is not part of the official list.
86. Kele
Kele means “beautiful” or “beautiful” in the Choctaw tribe and it can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be beautiful inside and out! This name can also be used by non-Native Americans. If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘kele’ in English is “angel”, but it comes from the Pacific language Hawaiian.
87. Kosumi
Kosumi means “beautiful” in the Choctaw tribe and it can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be beautiful inside and out! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘kosumi’ in English is “madonna”, but it comes from the Native American language.
88. Mato
Mato means “wolf” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. The meaning of this name is very similar, although it is not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be like a wolf! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘mato’ in English is “sacred”, but it comes from the Mexican language.
89. Emmit
This name means “eagle” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. The meaning of this name is very similar, although it is not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be like an eagle! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ’emmit’ in English is “redeemer”, but it comes from the French language.
90. Nahele
This name means “a rainbow” in the Choctaw tribe and it can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. This name is perfect for any doll who wants to live in a rainbow!
91. Nailah
Nailah means “to rise” or “to rise”. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be successful!
92. Niyah
This name means “to turn” or “to turn” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to do something different!
93. Nyasia
Nyasia means “light” or “light”. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be radiant and bright!
94. Nataka
This name means “to go out” or “to go out” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. The meaning of this name is very similar, although it is not part of the official list.
95. Nodin
This name means “to send out” or “to send out” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to make her mark on the world!
96. Racheal
Racheal means “peaceful” or “peaceful”. This name can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list.
97. Nuka
Nuka means “to come into play” or “to come into play” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. The meaning of this name is very similar, although it is not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be played!
98. Takoda
Takoda means “to come into play” or “to come into play”. This name can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be played! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘takoda’ in English is “fight”, but it comes from the Choctaw language.
99. Wayra
This name means “to move forward” in the Choctaw tribe, but it can also be used as a middle name. This is perfect for any doll who wants to move forward! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘wayra’ in English is “star”, but it comes from the Choctaw language.
100. Zara
Zara means “to come into play” or “to come into play”. This name can also be used as a middle name, although it’s not part of the official list. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be played! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘zarra’ in English is “star”, but it comes from the Choctaw language.
101. Ameyalli
This name means “the sun” or “the sun”. This is perfect for any doll who wants to be like the sun! If a doll with this name wants to visit Europe one day, she should remember that the meaning of ‘ameyalli’ in English is “sun”, but it comes from the Native American language.