Native American Girl Names to Inspire You and Baby

Native American girl names represent everything there is to love about Indigenous American culture: the history, the folklore, the traditions and the many strong and inspiring women who played an important role in Native American history.

There’s Pocahontas, who became known in Mattaponi-Pamunkey legend as a symbol of peace. And Sacagawea, the young (but skilled!) Lemhi Shoshone girl who helped lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and interpreter.

Centuries later, Indigenous American women continue to make their mark on the world as Oscar-winning actresses, activists, artists and authors—all while telling the stories of their people and working hard to preserve their heritage.

Maybe you’re looking for ways to honor these amazing female figures—or maybe you dream of the perfect Native girl name for the newest addition to your household. Either way, we’re sure you’ll find something in our hand-selected roundup that’ll lift your soul and reflect just how much your ancestry—and the many powerful women who’ve stood up for the Indigenous community—means to you.

(Having a boy? Need a little more baby-name inspiration? Don’t forget to check out our Native American baby names and Native American boy names lists for ideas you’ll love).