Names That Mean Grace: 100+ Beautiful Options for Boys & Girls (2026 List)

Names that mean “grace” across cultures — boy and girl options with origins and famous bearers.

Top 15 Names that mean grace

1. Grace — Grace, elegance, divine favor (Grace Kelly)
2. Hazel — Hazelnut tree (Hazel Grace Lancaster (The Fault in Our Stars))
3. Willow — Willow tree (Willow Smith)
4. Yui — Bind, connect; superior garment (Yui (Japanese singer))
5. Jiyeon — Beautiful, connected; wisdom beauty (Jiyeon (T-ara))
6. Hannah — Grace, favor (Hannah Arendt)
7. Akemi — Bright beautiful (明美)
8. Miho — Beautiful sail (美帆)
9. Dalia — Branch, gentle (Dalia Grybauskaite)
10. Ghada — Graceful
11. Tzvi — Deer
12. Aanya — Grace, inexhaustible
13. Anika — Grace
14. Serena — Serene, tranquil (Serena Williams (tennis champion))
15. Eunji — Graceful wisdom (은지)

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Grace	Grace, elegance, divine favor	Latin	Grace Kelly
Hazel	Hazelnut tree	English	Hazel Grace Lancaster (The Fault in Our Stars)
Willow	Willow tree	English	Willow Smith
Yui	Bind, connect; superior garment	Japanese	Yui (Japanese singer)
Jiyeon	Beautiful, connected; wisdom beauty	Korean	Jiyeon (T-ara)
Hannah	Grace, favor	Hebrew	Hannah Arendt
Akemi	Bright beautiful (明美)	Japanese	—
Miho	Beautiful sail (美帆)	Japanese	—
Dalia	Branch, gentle	Arabic	Dalia Grybauskaite
Ghada	Graceful	Arabic	—
Tzvi	Deer	Hebrew	—
Aanya	Grace, inexhaustible	Sanskrit	—
Anika	Grace	Greek/Sanskrit	—
Serena	Serene, tranquil	Latin	Serena Williams (tennis champion)
Eunji	Graceful wisdom (은지)	Korean	—
Naeun	Sprout grace (나은)	Korean	—
Yena	Graceful evening (예나)	Korean	—
Anya	Grace	Russian	—
Lijuan	Beautiful and graceful (丽娟)	Chinese	—
Tingting	Graceful and upright (婷婷)	Chinese	—
Xiuying	Elegant hero (秀英)	Chinese	—
Yifei	Fair flight (依菲/逸飞)	Chinese	Liu Yifei (actress)
Yingying	Hero-hero (盈盈)	Chinese	—
Ceren	Young gazelle	Turkish	—
Meral	Hind (female deer)	Turkish	—
Thùy	Graceful (垂)	Vietnamese	—
Rajalakshmi	Royal Lakshmi	Tamil	—
Anke	Grace	Dutch	Anke van Giersbergen
Annet	Grace	Dutch	Annet Malherbe
Nienke	Grace	Dutch	Nienke Plas
Annamária	Beloved grace	Hungarian	Annamária Réti
Anikó	Grace	Hungarian	Anikó Torma
Anita	Grace	Indonesian	Anita (Indonesian use)
Rahma	Mercy, grace	Indonesian	Rahma (Indonesian name)
Jarmila	Spring grace	Czech	Jarmila Novotná (soprano)
Milada	Grace	Czech	Milada Horáková (martyr)
Mariagrazia	Mary + grace	Italian	Mariagrazia (Italian name)
Ana	Grace	Portuguese	Ana Ivanovic
Mariana	Beloved + grace	Portuguese	Mariana Pereira

How to Choose the Right Names that mean grace

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

Name Meanings require balancing creativity with clarity. Save your top 5 picks and test them with friends or teammates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best names that mean grace?

Top picks include Grace, Hazel, Willow, Yui, Jiyeon. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose names that mean grace?

Consider your goal (baby name, username, team name, etc.), pronunciation, uniqueness, and how the name fits your brand or story. Use our Name Generator for personalized suggestions.

Are these names that mean grace unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For name meanings, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

Can I use these names that mean grace commercially?

Name ideas are free to use. For business names, always check trademark databases and domain availability before launching a brand.

Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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