Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

Spanning Mexico to Argentina, Latin America’s naming practices combine indigenous heritage, European influences, and modern creativity. Parents might select a Spanish classic like Lucia, or a locally-inspired name from Quechua or Guarani roots. The result is a vibrant mosaic: some names echo Catholic devotion, others celebrate freedom movements or ancestral totems. In every case, Latin American baby names capture the region’s spirited fusion of tradition and innovation.

TOP 250 Latin American Baby Names

Mateo -

Gift of god

Santiago -

Santiago means 'Saint James'.

Serenity -

Serenity carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Carlos -

Carlos represents 'freedom and independence'.

Liliana -

Liliana carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Calvin -

Calvin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ximena -

Listener

Cecilia -

Cecilia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lucia -

Lucia represents 'light and hope'.

Cristian -

Cristian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Corbin -

Corbin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cesar -

Cesar means 'hairy'.

Camille -

Camille carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosalie -

Rosalie symbolizes 'beauty and elegance'.

Sage -

Sage symbolizes 'both the herb and a wise person'.

Iker -

Visitation

Sergio -

Sergio symbolizes 'service and dedication'.

Cruz -

Cruz carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lia -

Lia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

River -

River signifies 'peace and growth'.

Pedro -

Rock

Camilla -

Camilla carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Roberto -

Roberto carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Carmen -

Carmen symbolizes 'creativity and music'.

Cadence -

Cadence means 'rhythmic'.

Nayeli -

Of the Zapotec origin.

Leonel -

Leonel means 'lion'.

Pablo -

Small

Dahlia -

Dahlia symbolizes 'elegance'.

Serena -

Serena carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Scarlet -

Scarlet symbolizes 'passion'.

Carolina -

Carolina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Viviana -

Alive

Enrique -

Home leader

Fernanda -

Elegant voyager

Julio -

Youthful

Regina -

Regina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rodrigo -

Rodrigo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Liana -

Liana means 'to twine around'.

Lilian -

Lilian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Celine -

Celine carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Guadalupe -

Wolf valley

Sage -

Sage symbolizes 'both the herb and a wise person'.

Cecelia -

Cecelia means 'blind'.

Lillie -

Lillie symbolizes 'innocence and purity'.

Royal -

Royal means 'directly associated with royalty'.

Dulce -

Sweet

Renata -

Renata carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosa -

Rosa symbolizes 'love'.

Liberty -

Liberty symbolizes 'freedom and independence'.

Leona -

Leona symbolizes 'strength'.

Brayan -

Brayan means 'noble'.

Lilyana -

Lilyana represents 'purity'.

Estrella -

Estrella is a feminine name of Spanish origin, meaning "star." It symbolizes celestial beauty, guidance, hope, and light, with positive and evocative connotations.

Marina -

Of the sea

Carter -

Carter carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ivanna -

And elegant sound make it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that carries historical significance and beauty

Lucian -

Lucian means 'light or illumination'.

Ramon -

Wise protector

Yareli -

Water lady

Reign -

Reign means 'kingdom'.

Cassius -

Cassius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Royalty -

Royalty carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Noe -

Of the name origin.

Ernesto -

Serious

Marcelo -

Of the name marcelo

Perla -

Pearl

Xiomara -

A variant of the Germanic word

Lionel -

Lionel carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Coraline -

Coraline carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rex -

Rex carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lilianna -

Lilianna carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Remy -

Remy symbolizes 'perseverance and is associated with creativity in certain cultural contexts'.

Cara -

Cara means 'beloved'.

Chanel -

Chanel means 'water pipe'.

Bruno -

Bruno means 'brown'.

Celia -

Celia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Briar -

Briar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Marianna -

Beloved

Romina -

Romina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Saint -

Saint symbolizes 'virtue'.

Calliope -

Calliope carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lillianna -

Lillianna means 'lily'.

Santana -

Santana means 'holy'.

Ulises -

A variant of the name Ulysses

Rene -

Rene means 'born again'.

Rogelio -

Rogelio means 'famous soldier'.

Lilia -

Lilia means 'night'.

Rey -

Rey symbolizes 'strength'.

Cain -

Cain means 'acquired'.

Sarahi -

Sarahi means 'princess'.

Capri -

Capri means 'wild boar'.

Briar -

Briar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosalyn -

Rosalyn means 'beautiful rose'.

Santos -

Santos means 'saints'.

Cristina -

Cristina symbolizes 'strength and independence'.

Salvatore -

Salvatore carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Leilany -

Leilany means 'heavenly flower'.

Carlie -

Carlie means 'free man'.

Royal -

Royal means 'directly associated with royalty'.

Yesenia -

Palm tree

Cordelia -

Cordelia means 'heart'.

Carina -

Carina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosalia -

Rosalia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rubi -

Rubi means 'red'.

Rio -

Rio symbolizes 'the flow and movement of life'.

Creed -

Creed means 'I believe'.

Rosalee -

Rosalee carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Charity -

Charity means 'benevolence for the poor and the highest manifestation of Christian love'.

Natalya -

Birthday

Maritza -

Drop of the sea

Brisa -

Brisa symbolizes 'freedom and positivity'.

Lorena -

Lorena signifies 'a person from Laurentum or a laurel tree'.

Theresa -

Harvester

Celina -

Celina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Reign -

Reign means 'kingdom'.

Cristiano -

Cristiano carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caspian -

Caspian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ivana -

God is gracious or yahweh is gracious

Rebeca -

Rebeca represents 'strength'.

Gilberto -

Bright pledge

Milagros -

And significance

Mayra -

Bitter

Yoselin -

Chief

Sapphire -

Sapphire symbolizes 'nobility'.

Lucien -

Lucien means 'light'.

Remi -

Remi carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Carlo -

Carlo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Mariano -

Masculine

Lillyana -

Lillyana symbolizes 'grace and elegance'.

Lizeth -

Lizeth represents 'a blend of traditional and contemporary naming trends'.

Rosalina -

Rosalina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caydence -

Caydence symbolizes 'rhythm'.

Yamilet -

A variant of the name Yamila

Calista -

Calista signifies 'beauty and grace'.

Christiana -

Christiana carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lillyanna -

Lillyanna carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lucie -

Lucie carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lucero -

Lucero carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Leticia -

Leticia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Keila -

Of glory origin.

Sarina -

Sarina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Yarely -

Water lady

Lucinda -

Lucinda carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lilyann -

Lilyann means 'a combination of lily and Ann'.

Sol -

A variant of the Latin word for

Cecily -

Cecily means 'heaven'.

Calum -

Calum carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Linnea -

Linnea means 'linden tree'.

Carmine -

Carmine means 'garden'.

Cale -

Cale means 'bald'.

Yaretzy -

You will always be loved

Xavi -

New house

Lucius -

Lucius symbolizes 'brightness and illumination'.

Sheila -

Sheila carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Chasity -

Chasity means 'purity'.

Cassian -

Cassian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lori -

Lori means 'laurel'.

Devonte -

Devoted

Carli -

Carli symbolizes 'freedom and liberation'.

Cornelius -

Cornelius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Liah -

Liah means 'weary'.

Rosalind -

Rosalind symbolizes 'both strength and beauty'.

Roselynn -

Roselynn means 'gentle horse'.

Katia -

Pure

Sebastien -

Sebastien carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caius -

Caius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jakobi -

Jakobi carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Estevan -

Crown

Sheyla -

Sheyla carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Mayte -

To rise

Jordi -

Farmer

Canon -

Canon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosalinda -

Rosalinda means 'gentle horse'.

Lluvia -

Lluvia symbolizes 'renewal and purity'.

Cecil -

Cecil means 'the sixth child'.

Christian -

Christian symbolizes 'faith and devotion'.

Lettie -

Lettie carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Loren -

Loren signifies 'honor and victory in various cultures'.

Cambree -

Cambree carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Santana -

Santana means 'holy'.

Jackeline -

Supplanter or she who supplants

Javian -

Javian

Lilyan -

Lilyan symbolizes 'beauty and purity'.

Lucio -

Lucio carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sabina -

Sabina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Courtney -

Courtney carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Renzo -

Renzo symbolizes 'triumph and victory in ancient Greek and Roman cultures'.

Serene -

Serene symbolizes 'a state of being free from disturbance'.

Sabine -

Sabine carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosario -

Rosario carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Isela -

Alone or unique

Lillyan -

Lillyan symbolizes 'purity'.

Chester -

Chester symbolizes 'strength and resilience'.

Cadence -

Cadence means 'rhythmic'.

Lucianna -

Lucianna means 'light'.

Cianna -

Cianna means 'ancient'.

Vianey -

Alive

Lex -

Lex means 'law'.

Hernan -

A variant of the Spanish elements

Luca -

Luca symbolizes 'light and illumination'.

Camellia -

Camellia symbolizes 'perfection'.

Kyara -

Kyara means 'bright'.

Luc -

Luc means 'from Lucania'.

Guadalupe -

Associated with bold qualities.

Domingo -

Sunday

Rio -

Rio symbolizes 'the flow and movement of life'.

Zamora -

Wild olives

Jakoby -

Jakoby carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Kross -

Kross carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Luci -

Luci signifies 'hope'.

Cai -

Cai means 'to prosper'.

Yessenia -

God is gracious

Loren -

Loren signifies 'honor and victory in various cultures'.

Calen -

Calen means 'lake'.

Sabella -

Sabella carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosabella -

Rosabella carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Pilar -

Of support and origin.

Julieth -

A variant of the combination of

Candy -

Candy carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Javien -

God is gracious

Rosanna -

Rosanna means 'favor or grace'.

Caesar -

Caesar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lexus -

Lexus carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Valen -

Strong

Charlette -

Charlette carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caia -

Caia means 'happy'.

Reyes -

Reyes means 'royal'.

Roma -

Roma carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cassia -

Cassia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Serina -

Serina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Fabio -

Bean grower

Laia -

Hearth

Cami -

Cami carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lora -

Lora carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Tierra -

Earth

Callista -

Callista symbolizes 'beauty and has both historical significance and modern appeal'.

Chancellor -

Chancellor carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Yuridia -

Of Latin America origin.

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