160+ Popular Nepali American Baby Names with Meanings

Are you a Nepali parent living in America and looking for the perfect name for your newborn? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of 160+ Nepali American baby names with meanings for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options. These names blend the beauty of Nepali heritage with an American touch, making them perfect for your little one.

Scroll down to find the ideal name for your Nepali American baby, and don’t forget to share your favorite name in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you!

Nepali American Baby Boy Names

1. Aadi (आदि): Beginning
2. Aarav (आरव): Peaceful, Calm
3. Aaron (आरोन): Exalted, Enlightened
4. Abhi (अभि): Fearless
5. Adrian (आद्रियन): Dark one
6. Alex (एलेक्स): Defender of the people
7. Allen (एलन): Handsome
8. Aman (अमन): Peace
9. Amir (अमिर): Prince, Rich
10. Andrew (एन्ड्र्यू): Manly, Brave
11. Arden (आर्डेन): Great forest
12. Arnav (अर्नव): Ocean
13. Arvin (अर्विन): Friend to all
14. Aryan (आर्यन): Noble, Warrior
15. Ashwin (अश्विन): Light, Horse tamer
16. Austin (अस्टिन): Majestic, Venerable
17. Ben (बेन): Son
18. Bill (बिल): Strong-willed warrior
19. Brian (ब्रायन): Strong, Noble
20. Chris (क्रिस): Bearer of Christ
21. Dale (डेल): Valley
22. Darren (डारेन): Great
23. Dennis (डेनिस): God of wine
24. Derek (डेरिक): People’s ruler
25. Devin (डेविन): Poet
26. Dylan (डैलन): Sea
27. Edwin (एडविन): Wealthy friend
28. Eric (एरिक): Ever ruler
29. Harris (हैरिस): Son of Harry
30. Harry (हैरी): Army ruler
31. Ira (इरा): Watchful one
32. Ishan (ईशान): Lord Shiva, Sun
33. Jay (जय): Victory
34. Jenish (जेनिश): God’s gracious gift
35. Justin (जस्टिन): Just, Fair
36. Kamil (कामिल): Perfect
37. Kian (किअन): Ancient
38. Kieran (कीरन): Little dark one
39. Krish (कृष): Lord Krishna
40. Logan (लोगन): Little hollow
41. Lomash (लोमश): Sage, One with hair
42. Milan (मिलन): Union, Meeting
43. Neil (नील): Champion, Blue
44. Nick (निक): Victory of the people
45. Owen (ओवेन): Noble born
46. Raj (राज): King, Ruler
47. Rayan (रयान): Fragrant, Heaven
48. Rowan (रोवन): Little red one
49. Ryan (र्यान): Little king
50. Sam (सैम): Told by God
51. Shane (शेन): God is gracious
52. Shawn (शॉन): God is gracious
53. Summit (सुमित): Highest point
54. Suri (सुरी): Sun
55. Syd (सिड): Wide meadow
56. Ved (वेद): Sacred knowledge
57. Vick (विक): Conqueror
58. Vince (विन्स): Conquering
59. Yogi (योगी): One who practices yoga
60. Zain (जैन): Beauty, Grace

Nepali American Baby Girl Names

1. Aanya (आन्या): Graceful
2. Aarna (आरना): Goddess Lakshmi
3. Aashna (आशना): Friend
4. Aisha (आइशा): Life, Alive
5. Alia (आलिया): Noble, Exalted
6. Alina (एलीना): Noble, Bright
7. Alisha (एलीशा): Protected by God
8. Amaira (अमायरा): Beautiful, Beloved forever
9. Amelia (अमेलिया): Industrious, Striving
10. Anaya (अनया): Caring, Compassionate
11. Anisha (अनिशा): Close, Intimate
12. Anvi (अन्वी): Goddess of forest
13. Aria (आरिया): Melody, Air
14. Arina (अरीना): Peace
15. Arya (आर्या): Noble, Goddess Parvati
16. Avni (अवनी): Earth, Goddess Lakshmi
17. Chhaya (छाया): Shade, Shadow
18. Diya (दिया): Lamp, Light
19. Eesha (ईशा): Purity, Goddess Parvati
20. Erica (एरिका): Eternal ruler
21. Inaya (इनाया): Empathy, Care
22. Ishika (इशिका): Paintbrush, Sacred pen
23. Jaya (जया): Victory
24. Jenisha (जेनिशा): Superior person
25. Jiya (जिया): Heart, Sweetheart
26. Julia (जूलिया): Youthful, Downy
27. Kaira (काइरा): Peaceful, Unique
28. Karina (करीना): Pure, Innocent
29. Kavya (काव्या): Poem, Poetry
30. Kiara (किआरा): Dark, Little black one
31. Krisha (कृशा): Divine
32. Kyra (काएरा): Lord, Throne
33. Leela (लीला): Divine play, Amusement
34. Leena (लीना): Devoted, Tender
35. Lisha (लीशा): Noble, Honest
36. Mahi (माही): Earth, Heaven
37. Maya (माया): Illusion, Compassion
38. Meera (मीरा): Ocean, Boundary
39. Misha (मिशा): Happy for entire life
40. Myra (मायरा): Admirable, Extraordinary
41. Natasha (नताशा): Birthday of the Lord
42. Nia (निया): Purpose, Bright
43. Nimisha (निमिषा): Momentary, Twinkling of an eye
44. Nina (नीना): Beautiful eyes
45. Niti (नीति): Morality, Guiding principle
46. Olivia (ओलिविया): Olive tree
47. Pari (परी): Fairy, Beautiful angel
48. Prisha (प्रीशा): Beloved, God’s gift
49. Priya (प्रिया): Beloved
50. Reena (रीना): Gem, Goddess Lakshmi
51. Renu (रेनु): Atom, Particle
52. Rhea (रिया): Stream, Flowing
53. Ruhi (रुही): Soul, Spiritual
54. Saanvi (सान्वी): Goddess Lakshmi
55. Saara (सारा): Princess
56. Saira (साइरा): Traveller
57. Saisha (सैशा): Meaningful life
58. Samara (समारा): Protected by God
59. Sana (सना): Praise, Resplendence
60. Sanaya (सनाया): Distinguished, Eminent
61. Sanvi (सान्वी): Knowledge
62. Sanya (सांया): Distinguished
63. Sara (सारा): Princess
64. Sashi (साशी): Moonlight
65. Sia (सिया): Goddess Sita
66. Sonia (सोनीया): Golden
67. Sonika (सोनिका): Golden
68. Sophia (सोफिया): Wisdom
69. Tanisha (तनीषा): Ambition
70. Tanya (तान्या): Fairy queen
71. Tara (तारा): Star
72. Tina (टीना): River
73. Trisha (त्रिशा): Thirst
74. Vaani (वाणी): Speech, Voice
75. Vina (वीना): Musical instrument
76. Yashi (याशी): Famous, Successful
77. Yashika (यशिका): Success
78. Zara (ज़ारा): Princess
79. Zoya (ज़ोया): Life, Alive

Gender Neutral Nepali American Baby Names

1. Aadi (आदि): Beginning
2. Aashi (आशी): Smile, Joy
3. Anav (अनव): Humane, Kind
4. Arin (अरिन): Full of joy
5. Arya (आर्य): Noble, Gentleman
6. Avi (अवि): Sun, The sun god
7. Jai (जय): Victory
8. Kavi (कवि): Poet, Wise
9. Kush (कुश): Sacred grass, Talented
10. Neel (नील): Blue, Sapphire
11. Sanu (सानु): Small, Dear
12. Sasha (साशा): Defender, Helper of mankind
13. Sharan (शरण): Shelter, Protection
14. Shree (श्री): Prosperity, Beauty
15. Sidh (सिद्ध): Accomplished, Successful
16. Som (सोम): Moon
17. Sunny (सनी): Bright, Radiant
18. Tara (तारा): Star
19. Ved (वेद): Sacred knowledge
20. Yash (यश): Fame, Success
21. Zara (ज़ारा): Flower, Princess

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