Baby Names That Start With A
6065 baby names beginning with the letter A — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with A, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Amelia#4 in the U.S.Work; industrious; striving▶Ava#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)▶Ailany#14 in the U.S.Chief, high chief▶Aurora#15 in the U.S.Dawn; the dawn goddess; morning light▶Aria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical music▶Avery#37 in the U.S.Ruler of elves; elf counsel; from Old French form of Alfred or Aubrey▶Abigail#41 in the U.S.Father's joy; my father is joyful; source of joy▶Adeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of Adela▶Alice#65 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind▶Ayla#77 in the U.S.Moonlight; or oak tree halo — Hebrew ayla (oak tree) or Turkish ay (moon) + la (light/halo)▶Addison#84 in the U.S.Son of Adam; from Old English Adde + sunu (son) — a patronymic surname now used for girls▶Audrey#86 in the U.S.Noble strength; from Old English aethel (noble) + thryth (strength)▶Autumn#88 in the U.S.The fall season; harvest time — from Latin autumnus▶Amara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin am▶Aaliyah#101 in the U.S.High, exalted, sublime — from Arabic and Hebrew aliyah, meaning ascent or to rise▶Allison#103 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — medieval French diminutive of Alice, from Old High German adal (noble)▶Anna#107 in the U.S.Grace; favor — Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah)▶Athena#109 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; ultimate etymology uncertain▶Alaia#117 in the U.S.Joyful; happy — from Basque alai (joyful, cheerful)▶Ariana#128 in the U.S.Very holy; most holy — from Latin Ariana, feminine of Arianus, related to Greek ari- (most, ver▶Alina#130 in the U.S.Possibly a short form of names containing the element adal (noble) or Slavic roots meaning 'bri▶Amira#132 in the U.S.Princess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)▶Alana#140 in the U.S.Harmony or precious — feminine form of Alan, from Breton/Celtic elements, or from Hawaiian/Arab▶Aubrey#146 in the U.S.Elf ruler; supernatural power — from Old High German Alberich, from alb (elf) + ric (ruler, pow▶Arya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rank▶Alani#161 in the U.S.Orange tree — from Hawaiian alani (orange tree, orange fruit)▶Anastasia#163 in the U.S.Resurrection — from Greek anastasis (resurrection, rising up), from ana (up) + stasis (standing▶Ashley#164 in the U.S.Ash tree meadow; clearing of ash trees — from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (woodland clea▶Ailani#168 in the U.S.High chief▶Ariella#174 in the U.S.Lion of God — feminine diminutive of Ariel, from Hebrew ariel (lion of God), from ari (lion) + ▶Amaya#180 in the U.S.Night rain — from Japanese ama (rain, heaven) + ya (arrow, valley, or night)▶Annie#182 in the U.S.Grace, favor; diminutive of Anne/Anna, from Hebrew Hannah via Greek and Latin▶Adalynn#184 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element adal (noble)▶Alora#195 in the U.S.My dream; from the Bantu/Lesotho name Alora, reportedly meaning 'my dream'▶Adaline#208 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind▶Aitana#211 in the U.S.Glory; possibly from Valencian/Basque place name Sierra de Aitana, meaning uncertain but associ▶Arabella#213 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin orabilis (yielding to prayer) or Orabella; also interpreted as 'beautiful a▶Ada#219 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind — from Old High German adal (noble) or Hebrew Ada (adornment, beauty)▶Alaina#224 in the U.S.Feminine form of Alan; meaning uncertain, possibly 'little rock,' 'precious,' or of Celtic/Bret▶Arianna#234 in the U.S.Most holy, very holy — Italian/Greek form of Ariadne, from Greek Ariadnē, possibly from ari- (v▶Andrea#235 in the U.S.Strong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek andreia (courage, manliness)▶Alexandra#237 in the U.S.Defender of the people; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + andros▶Ana#245 in the U.S.Grace, favor; Spanish and Portuguese form of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah▶Amora#247 in the U.S.Love▶Amy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amare▶Adalyn#260 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind▶Aliyah#263 in the U.S.Exalted; to rise; to ascend; from Arabic/Hebrew root 'alaa (to rise)▶Aspen#266 in the U.S.Aspen tree; from Old English æspe, the trembling poplar tree▶Arleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name Arlette▶Azalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)▶Alanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rock▶Antonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name Antonius▶Adelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kind▶Aurelia#290 in the U.S.Golden; the golden one▶Aylani#293 in the U.S.High chief — variant spelling of Ailani▶Adelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kind▶Amina#315 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-m-n', meaning to be safe, trustworthy, or faithful. Amina conveys a sen▶Alessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meanin▶Alayna#332 in the U.S.Variant of Alaina or Elaine, from the Old French Alaine (a form of Helen, meaning bright or shi▶Anaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a super▶Aisha#337 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-y-sh', meaning to live. Aisha means 'living', 'she who lives', or 'full▶Annabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French b▶Aylin#345 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ay' (moon) and the suffix '-lin' suggesting a glow or halo, meaning 'halo of the ▶Angelina#347 in the U.S.Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos (messenger, angel), meaning 'lit▶Adelyn#355 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline or Adelaide, from Old German 'adal' (noble) — meaning 'noble one' or 'of nob▶Ariel#356 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ariel, composed of 'ari' (lion) and 'El' (God), meaning 'lion of God'. In the Bible▶Adriana#366 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city in n▶Ariyah#367 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Ariya or Aria, possibly from Hebrew Ariyah (lioness of God, from ari = li▶Alaya#368 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ala' (to rise, to ascend) or 'alya' (sublime, exalted) — meaning 'sublime' or 'exa▶Adhara#370 in the U.S.From Arabic 'adhara' (maidens, virgins) — the name of the second brightest star in the constell▶Anya#375 in the U.S.Russian and Eastern European diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace', 'favor', ▶Astrid#376 in the U.S.Divinely beautiful; from Old Norse elements meaning god and beautiful or beloved▶Amari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can m▶Angela#408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Angelus, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos meaning messenger; in Christian ▶Annalise#409 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor) and Lise (Scandinavian and Ger▶Alayah#412 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaliyah/Aliyah, from Arabic aliyya meaning exalted, sublime, or lofty; rela▶Alessandra#443 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' ▶Adelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' mean▶Alma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meani▶Alyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also conn▶Alicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) an▶Alexandria#474 in the U.S.Feminine form of Alexandros, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), meaning ▶Alison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal'▶Anahi#482 in the U.S.From Guaraní mythology — Anahí was a young woman transformed into the ceibo flower, symbol of A▶Ainsley#483 in the U.S.Scottish and English surname from the place name Annesley or Ainslie, composed of Old English '▶Alivia#484 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Olivia, from Latin 'oliva' meaning olive tree or olive branch, a symbol of ▶Aniyah#485 in the U.S.Variant of Aniya or Nia, possibly related to Hebrew 'anah' (to answer, to be answered) or to th▶Arielle#486 in the U.S.French feminine elaboration of Ariel, from Hebrew 'ari el' meaning 'lion of God' or 'altar of G▶Aubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German ▶Amirah#490 in the U.S.Arabic and Hebrew feminine form meaning 'princess' or 'commander'; from Arabic 'amir' (prince, ▶Amanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'wort▶Arlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (pe▶Alisson#511 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself ▶Analeia#514 in the U.S.Modern American blend combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Leia (f▶Amber#520 in the U.S.From the English word 'amber,' denoting the golden-yellow fossilized resin; the word traces thr▶Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' o▶April#542 in the U.S.From Latin Aprilis, the name of the fourth month, possibly derived from aperire ('to open,' ref▶Angel#546 in the U.S.Messenger; from Greek angelos, 'one who brings a message,' applied in Christian tradition to di▶Alexis#554 in the U.S.From Greek Alexis, derived from the verb alexein meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'; originally a▶Amaia#555 in the U.S.From Basque Amaia, derived from ama ('mother') and the suffix -ia or -aia, possibly meaning 'th▶Armani#562 in the U.S.Freeman or soldier; Italian form of the Germanic name Herman (hari + man: army + man)▶Amalia#566 in the U.S.Work; industrious — from the Germanic element amal, associated with labor and the Amal dynasty ▶Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), ▶Alia#587 in the U.S.Feminine form of Ali, from Arabic ʿAlī meaning 'exalted,' 'sublime,' or 'high,' derived from th▶Avianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternati▶Aliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'a▶Alejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 't▶Ari#614 in the U.S.Lion; from Hebrew ari▶Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quali▶Anne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; the▶Amiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my p▶Azariah#630 in the U.S.Helped by God; or Yahweh has helped — from Hebrew Azaryahu▶Andi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' ▶Ariah#636 in the U.S.Variant of Aria, from the Hebrew ariel ('lion of God') or the Italian musical term aria ('air,'▶Azaria#638 in the U.S.Variant of Azariah, from the Hebrew Azaryahu (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'helped by God' or 'Yahweh ha▶Arlet#642 in the U.S.Variant of Arlette, a French diminutive of Germanic Arla or Arlette, from the element arn meani▶Aya#644 in the U.S.In Arabic, aya means verse of the Quran, sign, or miracle; in Hebrew it means bird of prey, spe▶Andie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea ▶Alara#652 in the U.S.From Turkish Alara, believed to mean water fairy or magical being in Anatolian folklore; the na▶Aleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate;▶Aliza#675 in the U.S.From Hebrew alitz or aliza meaning joyful, cheerful, or full of joy; related to the Hebrew root▶Amani#678 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic amani meaning peace, security, or wishes; in Arabic amani is the plural▶Alondra#680 in the U.S.Spanish word name from alondra, meaning lark — the small songbird; a direct bird word-name popu▶Averie#701 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Avery, from the Old English name Alfred or the Old French form of the Germa▶Angie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or '▶Alena#707 in the U.S.Variant of Helena or Elena, from Greek Helene meaning 'torch' or 'bright one,' associated with ▶
Boy Names
Asher#28 in the U.S.Happy; blessed; fortunate▶Alexander#30 in the U.S.Defender of men; protector of the people▶Anthony#46 in the U.S.Priceless; of inestimable worth — from the Roman family name Antonius▶Aiden#62 in the U.S.Little fire; diminutive of Aodh (fire)▶Angel#67 in the U.S.Messenger; angel — from Greek angelos (messenger) via Latin angelus▶Andrew#73 in the U.S.Manly; strong and brave▶Adrian#74 in the U.S.From Hadria; man from the Adriatic region of northern Italy▶Atlas#75 in the U.S.To carry; to endure — from Greek Atlas, from tlao (to carry, to endure), referring to the Titan▶Axel#79 in the U.S.Father of peace; Scandinavian form of Absalom from Hebrew Avshalom▶Aaron#80 in the U.S.High mountain; exalted; strong▶August#81 in the U.S.Great; majestic; venerable — from Latin augustus (revered, majestic)▶Adriel#84 in the U.S.God is my help; flock of God — from Hebrew Adriel, composed of adir (great, noble) + El (God)▶Arthur#87 in the U.S.Possibly from the Celtic root artos (bear), suggesting 'bear-man' or 'strong as a bear'▶Archer#98 in the U.S.Bowman; one who shoots arrows with a bow — an occupational surname▶Adam#101 in the U.S.Man; or earth; or red earth — from Hebrew adam (man) related to adamah (earth) and adom (red)▶Amir#105 in the U.S.Prince; ruler; commander — from Arabic amir (prince, commander)▶Austin#113 in the U.S.Great; venerable; dignified — English contracted form of Augustine, from Latin augustus (great,▶Arlo#148 in the U.S.Fortified hill — possibly from Old English place-name elements, or from Spanish arlo (barberry ▶Ace#164 in the U.S.One, unity — from Old French as, from Latin as (a unit, the number one); extended to mean one w▶Antonio#176 in the U.S.Priceless, of inestimable worth — Italian/Spanish form of Anthony, from the Roman family name A▶Amari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew a▶Aziel#186 in the U.S.God is my strength; possibly from Hebrew az (strength, power) + El (God)▶Alan#191 in the U.S.Little rock or harmony — Breton/Celtic name of disputed meaning; proposed derivations include B▶Alejandro#195 in the U.S.Defender of the people; Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros▶Ashton#197 in the U.S.Ash tree settlement — from Old English æsc (ash tree) + tūn (settlement, farmstead)▶Andres#200 in the U.S.Manly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios▶Abraham#209 in the U.S.Father of many (nations); from Hebrew Avraham: av (father) + hamon (multitude)▶Abel#231 in the U.S.Breath; vapor; son; from Hebrew Hevel (Abel), meaning breath or vanity▶Alex#232 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (man)▶Adonis#241 in the U.S.Lord, master — from Phoenician/Semitic adon (lord, master), the name of the beautiful youth of ▶Ayden#257 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one▶Atticus#281 in the U.S.From Attica; a man of Athens or Attica▶Ares#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of war▶Avery#291 in the U.S.Ruler of the elves; Old French form of Alfred: aelf (elf) + raed (counsel) or ric (ruler)▶Archie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and bold▶Angelo#304 in the U.S.Angel; messenger of God▶Ali#306 in the U.S.High, exalted; lofty; noble▶Aidan#326 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Aodan, a diminutive of Aodh (fire, the Celtic sun-god), meaning 'lit▶Anderson#363 in the U.S.Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew', from the Greek Andreas (manly, masculine) — ultimat▶Andre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manly▶Ari#393 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ari meaning lion; also a short form of Ariel (lion of God) or Aristotle; in Old Nor▶Augustus#407 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning venerable, great, or majestic; the honorific title taken by the fir▶Apollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possibl▶Ayaan#465 in the U.S.From Arabic meaning 'gift of God,' or from Sanskrit/Hindi meaning 'time' or 'era'; widely used ▶Alijah#469 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Elijah, from Hebrew 'Eliyahu' composed of 'eli' (my God) and 'Yahu' (a form▶Azariah#472 in the U.S.Hebrew name composed of 'azar' (help, aid) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh), meaning 'God▶Adan#482 in the U.S.Spanish form of Adam, from Hebrew 'adamah' (earth, ground) or 'adam' (man), meaning 'man' or 's▶Asa#483 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'asa' meaning healer or physician; name of the third king of Judah in the Hebrew Bi▶Arjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the Mah▶Armani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'Hermann▶Alessandro#497 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/▶Alonzo#511 in the U.S.Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic name Alfons composed of adal (noble) + funs (ready▶Alexis#513 in the U.S.From Greek Alexis, derived from the verb alexein meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'; a name of an▶Azriel#529 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azriel, composed of azr ('help' or 'aid') and El ('God'), meaning 'God is my help' ▶Akari#542 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written with kanji meaning 'bright' or 'light' (明, 灯, or 光); Akari mean▶Augustine#545 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus, derived from augere meaning 'to increase' or '▶Armando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composed▶Ariel#558 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ariel, composed of ari ('lion') and El ('God'), meaning 'lion of God'; used in the ▶Andy#565 in the U.S.Manly; warrior — a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'of a man'▶Allen#578 in the U.S.Anglicised spelling of Alan, from Old Breton Alaun, possibly related to Celtic elements meaning▶Atreus#582 in the U.S.From Greek Atreus, possibly derived from a- (not) and treo (to be afraid), meaning 'fearless' o▶Alden#598 in the U.S.From Old English Ealdwine or Aldwine, composed of eald/ald ('old') and wine ('friend'), meaning▶Amiri#604 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'ruler,' with the possessive suffix -i meani▶Abdiel#607 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avdi'el, composed of eved ('servant') and El ('God'), meaning 'servant of God' or '▶Albert#614 in the U.S.From Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal ('noble,' 'of noble birth') and beraht ('bright▶Arturo#627 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Arthur, from the Celtic roots possibly related to the Proto-Celtic ▶Amias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked ▶Azael#645 in the U.S.A variant of Asael or Azael, from Hebrew meaning God has made or God has strengthened; related ▶Anakin#648 in the U.S.Coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker; possibly influenced by Ana▶Azrael#656 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azra'el, composed of azra meaning help and El meaning God, meaning help of God or w▶Aries#661 in the U.S.From Latin aries meaning ram; the name of the first sign of the zodiac (March 21–April 19) and ▶Ahmad#669 in the U.S.From Arabic Ahmad, the elative form of Hamid meaning praised, from the root h-m-d meaning to pr▶Aurelio#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius, from Latin aureus meaning golden or made of gold; the Rom▶Ahmed#703 in the U.S.From Arabic Ahmad (أحمد), the elative form of hamida (to praise), meaning 'most praiseworthy' o▶