In the U.S., most of the names given to baby girls end with a vowel sound. And many of the remaining names end with an N-sound.
So, what about girl names that end with other sounds?
Below is a selection of girl names that end with an M-sound, regardless of last letter. The names are ordered by current popularity.
Autumn
From the English word for the season. Here’s the popularity graph for Autumn.
Miriam
The Hebrew form of the name Mary. Here’s the popularity graph for Miriam.
Tatum
From the English surname, which is derived from the place name Tatham, meaning “Tata’s homestead.” Here’s the popularity graph for Tatum.
Dream
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Dream.
Maryam
The Arabic, Persian, and Urdu form of the name Miriam. Here’s the popularity graph for Maryam.
Salem
From any of various locations called Salem. (The infamous “witch trial” town in Massachusetts was named after the biblical town of Shalem.) Here’s the popularity graph for Salem.
Reem
An Arabic word meaning “gazelle.” Here’s the popularity graph for Reem.
Storm
From the type of weather. Here’s the popularity graph for Storm.
Harlem
From the New York City neighborhood, which was named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands. Here’s the popularity graph for Harlem.
Charm
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Charm.
Blossom
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Blossom.
Denim
From the type of fabric used to make blue jeans. Here’s the popularity graph for Denim.
Tasneem
From a Quranic word that refers to a fountain in Paradise (heaven). Here’s the popularity graph for Tasneem.
Wisdom
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Wisdom.
Rhythm
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Rhythm.
Airam
The name Maria spelled backwards. Here’s the popularity graph for Airam.
Kim
A nickname for Kimberly (though it also has several other possible derivations). Here’s the popularity graph for Kim.
Shalom
A Hebrew word meaning “peace.” Here’s the popularity graph for Shalom.
Ahlam
An Arabic word meaning “dreams.” Here’s the popularity graph for Ahlam.
Bloom
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Bloom.
Less-common girl names that end with an M-sound include Özlem, Nilam, Plum, Sonam, Psalm, Elham, and Thyme.
Which of the above do you like most? What others can you think of?
Sources: SSA, Behind the Name
