115 Star Trek Baby Names | Unique Creative Ideas

May you live long and prosper with this massive list of Star Trek baby names! From ordinary names like William or Ashley, to intergalactic ones like Dolim and Icheb, you’ll find something you like!

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Star Trek Baby Names for Girls

I love that these Stark Trek baby names for girls run the gamut from normal to totally sci-fi! Use caution when choosing something too out there for a child!

Alynna

Alynna Nechayev is the admiral of Starfleet in Star Trek. Her name means noble.

Alyssa

Alyssa Ogawa is the nurse on the USS Enterprise. Her name might mean noble type. Or it could relate to the alyssum flower.

Amanda

Amanda Grayson is a Vulcan in the Star Trek series. This name means loveable.

Ash

Ash Tyler is the Chief Security in Star Trek: Discovery. This unisex name refers to the ash tree. Or, for girls, it can be short for Ashley.

Ayala

Ayala is the Security Officer in Voyager. In Hebrew, Ayala means doe or female deer.

Bareil

Bareil Antos is a resident of Bajor in Star Deep Space 9. This unique name was invented for the series!

Belanna

B’Elanna Torres is a half-human, half- Klingon in Voyager. This exotic-sounding name is actually a combination of Belle and Anna.

Beverly

Beverly Crusher is a medical officer in the Star Trek series. Her name isn’t common in the US, and it means beaver stream.

Carol

Carol Marcus is a biologist in the Star Trek movies. Her name may mean song, or can be a short form of Caroline, which is a feminine form of Charles

Chell

Chell is the Engineering Officer in Voyager. It can be a name on its own or be short for Michelle.

Christine

Christine Chapel is a Star Fleet Commander in Star Trek IV. This gorgeous name is actually uncommon in the US!

Deanna

Deanna Troi is a half-human, half-betazoid in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her name means heavenly. 

Degra

Degra is a Xindi scientist in Enterprise. This name is pretty wild, I’d be hesitant giving it to a baby!

Erika

Erika Hernandez is a commanding officer aboard the NX-02 in Enterprise. In Latin, Erica means heather.

Evek

Evek is a Cardassian in the Star Trek Series.

Ishka

Ishka is a Ferengi in DS9. Her name means princess in Armenian. 

Jadzia

Jadzia is a Trill Science Officer in Deep Space 9. It’s actually a Polish name meaning battle.

Janice

Now here’s a name you don’t hear often! Janice Rand is a Starfleet officer in Star Trek. Her name is a form of Jane.

Jannar

Jannar is a Xindi in Enterprise. It could mean beautiful world.

Jennifer

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Jennifer Sisko is a Starfleet Officer aboard the USS Saratoga in DS9. Meaning: white phantom.

Joann

Joann Owosekun is the Operations officer on the USS Discovery in Star Trek. Her name means YAHWEH is gracious. 

Kasidy 

Kasidy Yates is a freighter captain in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Cassidy means curly haired.

Kathryn

Kathryn Janeway is a human aboard the USS Voyager. This name dates all the way back to the 4th century and might mean pure.

Katrina 

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Katrina Cornwell is the Admiral of Starfleet in Discovery.  Meaning: pure

Keiko

Keiko O’Brein is a botanist in Star Trek. Her name means wholesome child.

Kes

Kes is an Ocampa civilian aboard the USS Voyager. Her name could be short for Kestrel, or just a fun, short name on its own.

Keyla

Keyla Detmer is the Helmsman in Discovery. Her name might mean crown of laurels.

Kimara

Kimara Cretak is a Romulan representative in Deep Space 9. What an interesting name! It could be a combination of Kimberly and Tamara, which means date palm.

Kira

Kira Nerys is a Bajoran in Deep Space 9. Her name could be a form of Cyrus, which means young,  or lord.

Li

Li Nalas is the Bajoran Liaison Officer in DS9. This unisex name can come from Hebrew or Japanese. 

Leeta

Leeta is a Bajoran in Deep Space 9. She’s actually named after a pre-production coordinator from the Star Trek crew!

Lore

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Lore is an android in TNG. Although the character looks male, his name could work as a nickname for female names like Laura, Lauren, or Eleanor.

Mallora

Mallora is the chairman of the Xindi Council in Star Trek: Enterprise. Although the character is male, it reminds me of the name Mallory and could work for a female!

Mila

Mila is a Cardassian in Deep Space 9. Her name means dear.

Mora

Mora Pol is a Majoran scientist in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Did you know Mora or Moira are variations of Mary, which means beloved?

Naomi

Naomi Wildman is the captain’s assistant in Voyager. In Hebrew, Naomi means pleasantness.

Nerys 

Kira Nerys is a Bajoran in DS9. Her last name is actually a Welsh name that means lady.

Opaka

Opaka Sulan is a Bajoran leader in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Her name could come from the Hungarian name Opika.

Phillipa

Phillipa Georgiou  is a commanding officer aboard the USS Shenzhou in Discovery. Meaning: friend of horses

Rebi

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Rebi is a passenger aboard the USS Voyager. In Japanese, her name means beautiful. 

Robin

Robin Lefler is the Engineering Officer on the USS Enterprise. Did you know Robin was a nickname for Robert in medieval times? Now it’s regarded as its own name! 

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Sarah

Sarah Sisko is a holophotographer in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Meaning: lady, princess, noblewoman

Saru

Saru is first officer of the USS Discovery. In Japanese, her name means monkey.

Sela

Sela is a Romulan officer in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In Hebrew, her name means rock.

Seska

Seska is a Cardassian in Voyager. Her name could be a variation of Franchesca, or a completely unique name!

Sylvia

Sylvia Tilly is an engineering officer in Star Trek: Discovery. Meaning: forest.

Susan

Susan Nicoletti is the engineering officer in  Voyager. The name Susan means lily or rose.

Tal

Tal Celes is a Bajoran crewman on the USS Voyager. In Hebrew, Tal is a unisex name that means dew.

Tasha

Tasha Yar is the chief of security in The Next Generation. Did you know Tasha is a nickname for Natasha, meaning Christmas day?

Tilly

Sylvia Tilly is an engineering officer in Star Trek: Discovery. Tilly is a nickname for Matilda, meaning strength in battle. 

Tora

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Tora is a Bajoran in DS9 Her name is a feminine version of Thor! 

Uhura

Nyota Uhura is the Communications Officer in Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry adapted her name from the Swahili word for freedom. 

Winn

Winn Adami is a Bajoran in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. In Welsh, her name means blessed or fair.

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Star Trek Baby Names for Boys

I was surprised at just how many Star Trek names are normal, real-world names you might hear every day! Of course, there are a lot of alien and invented names too, so you have a huge variety to browse through!

Airam

Airam is the Science officer in Star Trek: Discovery. Meaning: unknown 

Alexander 

Alexander Rozhenko is Warf’s son in The Next Generation. His name means defender of men 

Antos

Bareil Antos is a resident of Bajor in Deep Space 9. His surname is actually a Hungarian version of Anthony! 

Azan

Azan is a civilian passenger aboard The Voyager. In Arabic, it means to listen. 

Beckett

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Beckett Mariner is the ensign aboard the USS Cerritos in Star Trek: Lower Decks. His name might mean brook or stream. 

Benjamin 

Benjamin Layfeyette Sisko is a Commanding Officer in DS9. Meaning: son of the south 

Bryce

R.A. Bryce is the Communications Officer in Discovery. His name means speckled.

Christopher 

Christopher Pike is a Starfleet admiral in Star Trek. His name means bearing Christ. 

Damar

Damar is a Cardassian in Deep Space 9. In Indonesian, this name means light or lamp. 

Dolim

Dolim is a Xindi Council member in Enterprise. Meaning: unknown 

Elim

Elim Garak is a Cardassian in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Despite his extraterrestrial origins, his name actually comes from ancient Irish! 

Enabrin

Enabrin Tain is the leader of the Cardassian Obsidian Order in Deep Space 9. Meaning: unknown 

Ezri

Ezri Dax is a Trill Counselor in DS9. In Hebrew, it means my helper.

Forrest

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Maxwell Forrest is a Vice Admiral in Starfleet Command in Enterprise. As you probably guessed, this name means forest.

Gabriel

Gabriel Lorca is a commanding officer aboard the USS Discovery. Meaning: God is my strong man

Geordie

Geordie La Forge is Chief Engineer in the Star Trek series. His name means farmer.

Icheb

Icheb is a Brunali aboard the Voyager in Star Trek. Meaning: unknown 

Jake

Jake Sisko is a Deep Space 9 resident. His name means healer.

James

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James Tiberius Kirk is the Captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek: The Original Series. Did you know the name James actually is a variation of Jason?

Jean

Captain Jean-Luc Picard is the Captain of the USS Enterprise. His name is the French form of John and means YAHWEH is gracious. 

Jet

Jet Reno is the chief engineer of the USS Hiawatha in Discovery. His name may refer to the black stone, or could be short for another name.

Jonathan 

Jonathan Archer is the Commanding Officer in Enterprise. Meaning: YAHWEH has given. 

Joseph

Joseph Sisko is a restaurant owner on Earth in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. The name Joseph means he will add.

Julian

Julian Bashir is the Chief Medical Officer aboard Deep Space 9 in Star Trek. This name could refer to the Roman god Jupiter.

Kirk

Would you rather use the famous Captain’s last name? Kirk means church. 

Kyler

K’Ehleyer is an ambassador in TNG. I don’t recommend spelling anyone’s name with so many extra letters! Kyle or Kyler are much easier to write and pronounce. These names mean channel or strait. 

Lafayette 

Benjamin Layfeyette Sisko is a Commanding Officer in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Lafayette means plantation of beech trees.

Leonard

Leonard McCoy (Bones) is the Chief Medical Officer in Enterprise. And of course, Leonard Nimoy played Spock. Meaning: brave lion

Lon

Lon Studer is the Engineering Officer in Voyager. His name is short for Alonzo.

Luther

Luther Sloan is an intelligence operative in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. His name means army of people.

Malcolm

Malcolm Reed is a tactical officer in Enterprise. This name means disciple of Saint Columba. And Columba means dove.

Marcus

Carol Marcus is a biologist in the Star Trek movies. The name Marcus refers to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Maxwell

Maxwell Forrest is a Vice Admiral in Starfleet Command in Star Trek: Enterprise. Meaning: Max’s stream 

Michael

There are several Michaels in Star Trek. First, Michael Burnham is the Science Officer aboard the USS Discovery. And Michael Eddington is a civilian in Deep Space 9. Michael means who is like God?

Miles

Miles O’Brein is a crewmember in the Star Trek series. The name Miles means gracious.

Montgomery

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Montgomery “Scotty” Scott is the Chief Engineer in the Star Trek series. Meaning: the ruler’s mountain 

Neelix 

Neelix is a Talaxian ambassador in Voyager. Meaning: unknown 

Odo

Odo is the Chief of Security in DS9. Sometimes this name is spelled Otto. Either way, it means wealth or fortune. 

Owen

Owen Paris is a Starfleet commander in Star Trek: Voyager. Meaning: youth

Paul

Paul Stamets is the Chief Engineer in Discovery. His name means humble

Pavel

Pavel Chekov is a character in the Star Trek series. His name is a form of Paul, often used in Russia.

Phillip

Phillip Boyce is the Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Enterprise. Meaning: friend of horses

Phlox

Phlox is a Denobulan medical officer in Enterprise. His name is an obvious reference to the phlox flower, and it means flame in Greek.

Quark

Quark is a Ferengi bar owner in Star Trek. This super nerdy name refers to theoretical subatomic particles. 

Reginald 

Reginald Barclay is Starfleet Commander in Star Trek. His name is a combination of Old German words meaning advice and ruler. 

Rhys

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Rhys is a tactical officer on the USS Discovery. In Welsh, his name means enthusiasm. 

Riker

William Riker is the first officer of the USS Enterprise. Riker is actually a form of Richard, and means brave ruler.

Ro

Ro Lauren is the Bajoran comms officer in The Next Generation. This name could be a short version of many other names!

Rom

Rom, the Ferengi, is Quark’s younger brother in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. His name means height in Hebrew.

Sarek

Sarek is Spock’s father in Star Trek. Meaning: unknown 

Scott

Montgomery “Scotty” Scott is the Chief Engineer in the Star Trek series. The name Scott initially referred to someone from Scotland. 

Silik

Silik is a Suliban in Enterprise. Meaning: unknown 

Soval

Soval is the Vulcan ambassador to Earth in Star Trek: Enterprise. Meaning: unknown 

Spock

Spock is the Chief Science Officer of the USS Enterprise. Gene Roddenberry invented his name!

Sulu

Hikaru Sulu is a commanding officer and helmsmen in the Star Trek series. Meaning: unknown 

Thomas

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Tom Paris is the helmsman of the USS Voyager. His name means twin.

Tomalak

Tomalak is a Romulan in TNG. This name was invented for the show!

Travis

Travis Mayweather is the helmsman of the Enterprise. Historically, this name was given to someone who lived near a bridge or river crossing. 

Vash

Vash is an archaeologist in Star Trek.

Wesley

Wesley Crusher, played by Wil Wheaton, is a character in the Star Trek Series. His name means west meadow.

Weyoun

Weyoun is a Vorta in Star Trek

William

William Riker is the first officer of the USS Enterprise. Meaning: will helmet

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Zek

Zek is a Ferengi in Deep Space 9.

Wrap up- Star Trek Baby Names

I hope this massive list of Star Trek baby names inspired you! While Spock might not be great for a child, there are plenty of normal and unique names to choose from!