Baby names starting with D
Looking for baby names starting with D? You are in the right place. Our collection holds 179 names that begin with D — 103 for boys, 74 for girls and 2 for unisex — drawn from 19 traditions including African, Celtic, Christian, French, German and more. Every name below shows its meaning, origin and gender, so you can compare candidates at a glance before saving your favourites.
Among the most-loved D-names for boys are Daniel, David, Daksh, Dakshit. For girls, favourites include Diya, Damini, Deepa, Deepika. Whether you want a baby boy name with deep meaning, a modern unique pick or a family favourite, the list below is a great place to start.
Try saying each name out loud with your surname, and shorten it to see if you love the nickname too. When a few D-names feel right, use the free baby names generator to filter further by religion, rashi or a meaning you admire — then heart the keepers and check how they flow with a middle or sibling name.
D baby names with meanings
The most popular D-names first, sorted by popularity. Tap any name in the generator to see its full description and similar suggestions.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diya | Lamp, divine light | Hindu | girl |
| Daniel | God is my judge | Christian | boy |
| David | Beloved | Christian | boy |
| Daksh | Able, skilled | Hindu | boy |
| Dakshit | Skilful, competent | Hindu | boy |
| Damodar | Rope around the waist, Krishna | Hindu | boy |
| Darshan | Vision, sight of the divine | Hindu | boy |
| Darsh | Sight, vision | Hindu | boy |
| Dev | God, divine | Hindu | boy |
| Devang | Divine body, part of God | Hindu | boy |
| Devansh | Part of God | Hindu | boy |
| Devarsh | Godly sage | Hindu | boy |
| Devendra | King of gods | Hindu | boy |
| Devraj | King of gods | Hindu | boy |
| Dhananjay | Winner of wealth | Hindu | boy |
| Dhanush | Bow | Hindu | boy |
| Dharam | Duty, righteousness | Hindu | boy |
| Dhaval | White, pure | Hindu | boy |
| Dhruv | Pole star, constant | Hindu | boy |
| Digant | Horizon, sky | Hindu | boy |
| Dinesh | Lord of the day, sun | Hindu | boy |
| Dipak | Lamp, light | Hindu | boy |
| Divit | Immortal, divine light | Hindu | boy |
| Divyansh | Divine part | Hindu | boy |
| Durgesh | Lord of the fort | Hindu | boy |
| Damini | Lightning | Hindu | girl |
| Deepa | Lamp, light | Hindu | girl |
| Deepika | Little lamp, light | Hindu | girl |
| Devanshi | Part of God | Hindu | girl |
| Devi | Goddess | Hindu | girl |
| Dhanvi | Radiant, wealthy | Hindu | girl |
| Dhara | Earth, flow | Hindu | girl |
| Dharini | Earth, bearer | Hindu | girl |
| Disha | Direction | Hindu | girl |
| Divya | Divine, heavenly | Hindu | girl |
| Drishti | Vision, sight | Hindu | girl |
| Devika | Divine, godly | Hindu | boy |
| Dhairya | Patience, courage | Hindu | boy |
| Dhanvant | Wealthy, generous | Hindu | boy |
| Dhruva | Pole star, steadfast | Hindu | boy |
| Digvijay | Conqueror of directions | Hindu | boy |
| Divij | Born of the divine | Hindu | boy |
| Dakshata | Skill, efficiency | Hindu | girl |
| Damayanti | Princess, tamer | Hindu | girl |
| Devyani | Daughter of the sage | Hindu | girl |
| Devika | Little goddess | Hindu | girl |
| Dhriti | Patience, courage | Hindu | girl |
| Diksha | Initiation, dedication | Hindu | girl |
| Dipti | Light, lustre | Hindu | girl |
| Divisha | Divine blessing | Hindu | girl |
| Dakshayani | Goddess Parvati | Hindu | girl |
| Deepali | Row of lamps | Hindu | girl |
| Durga | Goddess, invincible | Hindu | girl |
| Danish | Knowledge, wisdom | Muslim | boy |
| Daniyal | Wise, God is my judge | Muslim | boy |
| Daud | Beloved, prophet David | Muslim | boy |
| Dawood | Beloved, prophet David | Muslim | boy |
| Dania | Close, near | Muslim | girl |
| Dua | Prayer, supplication | Muslim | girl |
| Daanya | God is my judge | Muslim | boy |
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D baby names FAQ
What are popular baby names starting with D?
Popular D-names include Diya (girl), Daniel (boy), David (boy), Daksh (boy), Dakshit (boy), Damodar (boy). There are 179 D-names in our collection — 103 for boys, 74 for girls and 2 for unisex — so you will find plenty of classic and modern options.
What does the name Diya mean?
Diya means "Lamp, divine light" and comes from the Hindu tradition. You can tap any name in the table below to see its full meaning, origin and gender.
How do I find more baby names starting with D?
Open the free baby names generator, set the starting letter to D and combine it with a gender, origin or meaning to narrow the list instantly. You can also jump to another letter using the A–Z grid on this page, or browse African, Celtic, Christian names to see related options.