The night sky has long been a source of wonder, inspiring countless myths, legends, and even baby names. Many cultures have drawn inspiration from celestial bodies, naming their children after the stars, the moon, and the vast sky above. Names with meanings tied to the night sky often evoke beauty, mystery, and a sense of the infinite. Some names reference the moon, symbolizing calmness, wisdom, and guidance through darkness. Others are inspired by stars, representing hope, brilliance, and destiny.

The sky itself is often associated with freedom, vastness, and endless possibilities. In many traditions, night-related names are believed to bring serenity and protection. From classic names with celestial meanings to rare and unique choices, there is something for every parent who finds inspiration in the night sky.

Baby Names Meaning Sky

Aero

Aero is a name of Greek origins meaning “of the sky.”

Akash

Akash is a name of Indian origins meaning “sky, open air.”

Alohilani

Alohilani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “bright sky.”

Araceli

Araceli is a name of Spanish origins meaning “altar of the sky.”

Asuman

Asuman is a name of Turkish origins meaning “sky.”

Avari

Avari is a name of American origins meaning “of the heavens, from the sky.”

Azura

Azura is a name of Spanish origins meaning “sky blue.”

Caelus

Caelus is a name of Latin origins meaning “sky, the heavens.”

Cielle

Cielle is a name of American origins meaning “heavens, sky.”

Gagan

Gagan is a name of Indian origins meaning “heavenly sky.”

Kailani

Kailani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “sea and sky.”

Kash

Kash is a name of Indian origins meaning “universe, sky.”

Kawena

Kawena is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “rosy reflection in the sky.”

Kylo

Kylo is a name of American origins meaning “sky.”

Masiela

Masiela is a name of Spanish origins meaning “more sky.”

Miku

Miku is a name of Japanese origins meaning “sky, beautiful, long time.”

Nabh

Nabh is an Indian Sanskrit name meaning “sky.”

Sora

Sora is a name of Japanese origins meaning “sky.”

 

Baby Names Meaning Moon

Aiman

Aiman is a name of Arabic origins meaning “beauty of the moon.”

Akay

Akay is a name of Turkish origins meaning “shining moon.”

Alcmene

Alcmene is a name of Greek origins meaning “strength of the moon.”

 

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Artemisia

Artemisia is a name of Greek origins for the Moon Goddess.

Aylin

Aylin is a name of Turkish origins meaning “of the moon.”

Aysun

Aysun is a name of Turkish origins meaning “beautiful of the moon.”

Badru

Badru is a name of African origins meaning “born at the full moon.”

Bulan

Bulan is a name of Indonesian origins meaning “the moon.”

Candra

Candra is a name of Indonesian origins meaning “the moon.”

Chandra

Chandra is a name of Indian origins meaning “moon.”

Chantrea

Chantrea is a name of Cambodian origins meaning “moon.”

Feray

Feray is a name of Turkish origins meaning “radiance of the moon.”

Iah

Iah is a name of Egyptian origins meaning “the moon.”

Ilandere

Ilandere is a name of American origins meaning “moon woman.”

Indeko

Indeko is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning ”moon.”

Jannali

Jannali is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “moon.”

Jocasta

Jocasta is a name of Greek origins meaning “shining moon.”

Kamari

Kamari is a name of Arabic origins meaning “moon, moonlight.”

Katsuki

Katsuki is a name of Japanese origins with multiple meanings, including “moon.”

Leva

Leva is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “moon or white.”

Lunette

Lunette is a name of French origins meaning “little moon.”

Mahina

Mahina is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “moon.”

Menodora

Menodora is a name of Greek origins meaning “gift of the moon.”

Miakoda

Miakoda is a name of Native American origins meaning “power of the moon.”

Mitena

Mitena is a name of Native American origins meaning “born under the new moon.”

Mizuki

Mizuki is a name of Japanese origins meaning “beautiful moon.”

Natsuki

Natsuki is a name of Japanese origins with multiple meanings, including “moon.”

Nuray

Nuray is a name of Turkish origins meaning “bright moon.”

Ojai

Ojai is a name of Native American origins meaning “moon.”

Parvani

Parvani is a name of Indian origins meaning “full moon.”

Quilla

Quilla is a name of Spanish origins meaning “goddess of the moon.”

Rakesh

Rakesh is a name of Indian origins meaning “king of the full moon.”

Sashi

Sashi is a name of Indian origins meaning “moon.”

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Selena

Selena is a name of Spanish origins meaning “moon.”

Sohalia

Sohalia is a name of Indian origins meaning “moon glow.”

Somatra

Somatra is a name of Indian origins meaning “greater than the moon.”

Varali

Varali is a name of Indian origins meaning “moon.”

Yamir

Yamir is a name of Indian origins meaning “moon.”

Yue

Yue is a name of Chinese origins meaning “moon.”

Zira

Zira is a name of African origins meaning “moonlight.”

 

Baby Names Meaning Night

Abital

Abital is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “the night dew.”

Amaya

Amaya is a name of Arabic origins meaning “night rain.”

Baam

Baam is a name of Korean origins meaning “night.”

Dusk

Dusk is a name of American origins meaning “between night and day.”

Kishi

Kishi is a name of Native American origins meaning “night.”

Kitkun

Kitkun is a name of Native American origins meaning “night bird.”

Laila

Laila is a name of Arabic origins meaning “night.”

Lilith

Lilith is a name of Arabic origins meaning “of the night.”

Nisha

Nisha is a name of Indian origins meaning “night.”

Nocturna

Nocturna is a name of American origins meaning “of the night.”

Nyx

Nyx is a name of Greek origins meaning “night.”

Rhynisha

Rhynisha is a name of Indian origins meaning “lord/lady of the night.”

Semira

Semira is a name of Arabic origins meaning “nighttime companion.”

Sunisa

Sunisa is a name of Thai origins meaning “a good night.”

 

Baby Names Meaning Star

Agoyoanye

Agoyoanye is a name of Native American origins meaning ”falling star.”

Anusha

Anusha is a name of Indian origins meaning “star, beautiful morning.”

Asta

Asta is a name of Greek origins meaning “from the stars.”

Aster

Aster is a name of English origins meaning “star.”

Astin

Astin is a name of French origins meaning “starlike.”

Astra

Astra is a name of Greek origins meaning “from the stars.”

Astrella

Astrella is a name of English origins meaning “star.”

Astro

Astro is a name of Greek origins meaning “of the stars.”

Auristela

Auristela is a name of Spanish origins meaning “golden star.”

Bahula

Bahula is a name of Indian origins meaning “star, plenty.”

Danica

Danica is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “morning star.”

Daw

Daw is a name of Thai origins meaning “stars.”

Esta

Esta is a name of American origins meaning “star.”

Estee

Estee is a name of French origins meaning “star.”

Estella

Estella is a name of Spanish origins meaning “star.”

Esther

Esther is a name of Persian origins meaning “star, myrtle leaf.”

Hakulani

Hakulani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “star in heaven.”

Hesper

Hesper is a name of Greek origins meaning “evening star.”

Hester

Hester is a name of Greek origins meaning “star.”

Hoku

Hoku is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “star.”

Hoshi

Hoshi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “star.”

Lucero

Lucero is a name of Spanish origins meaning “star, light.”

Marianela

Marianela is a name of Spanish origins meaning “beloved star.”

Najma

Najma is a name of Swahili origins meaning “star.”

Novalise

Novalise is a name of American origins meaning “bright star or God is my oath.”

Odgerel

Odgerel is a name of Mongolian origins meaning “starlight.”

Polaris

Polaris is a name of Latin origins meaning “the pole star” and is most widely known as the North Star.

Reva

Reva is a name of Indian origins meaning “star or Goddess Durga.”

Serah

Serah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “star.”

Sidereal

Sidereal is a name of English origins meaning “of the distant stars.”

Sidra

Sidra is a name of Latin origins meaning “star born.”

Sitara

Sitara is a name of Indian origins meaning “starlight.”

Starla

Starla is a name of “a star.”

Starlin

Starlin is a name of American origins meaning “beautiful star.”

Stella

Stella is a name of Latin origins meaning “star.”

Stellan

Stellan is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “star.”

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Sterling

Sterling is a name of English origins meaning “starling, little star.” Also can refer to a fine form of silver (referring to its star-like shine).

Suhana

Suhana is a name of Arabic origins and is the name of a star.

Taara

Taara is a name of Arabic origins meaning “star.”

Tariq

Tariq is a name of Arabic origins meaning “morning star.”

Tayna

Tayna is a name of Latin origins meaning “morning star.”

Tecumseh

Tecumseh is a name of Native American origins meaning “shooting star.”

Tidam

Tidam is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning”star.”

Totole

Totole is a name of Native American origins meaning “star.”

Trella

Trella is a name of Spanish origins meaning “child of stars.”

Xing

Xing is a name of Chinese origins meaning “star.”

Yildiz

Yildiz is a name of Turkish origins meaning “star.”

 

 

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Mallory Moss is the co-founder of BabyNames.com and co-host of The Baby Names Podcast. Mallory has a PhD in psychiatric nursing and has written articles for The Huffington Post on names and name trends. She has one grown daughter, Veronica, who lives in Austria.