Baby Names That Start With A
Popular 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; strivingAva#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)Ailany#14 in the U.S.Chief, high chiefAurora#15 in the U.S.Dawn; the dawn goddess; morning lightAria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical musicAvery#37 in the U.S.Ruler of elves; elf counsel; from Old French form of Alfred or AubreyAbigail#41 in the U.S.Father's joy; my father is joyful; source of joyAdeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of AdelaAlice#65 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindAyla#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 girlsAudrey#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 autumnusAmara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin amAaliyah#101 in the U.S.High, exalted, sublime — from Arabic and Hebrew aliyah, meaning ascent or to riseAllison#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 uncertainAlaia#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, verAlina#130 in the U.S.Possibly a short form of names containing the element adal (noble) or Slavic roots meaning 'briAmira#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/ArabAubrey#146 in the U.S.Elf ruler; supernatural power — from Old High German Alberich, from alb (elf) + ric (ruler, powArya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rankAlani#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 (standingAshley#164 in the U.S.Ash tree meadow; clearing of ash trees — from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (woodland cleaAilani#168 in the U.S.High chiefAriella#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 LatinAdalynn#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 kindAitana#211 in the U.S.Glory; possibly from Valencian/Basque place name Sierra de Aitana, meaning uncertain but associArabella#213 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin orabilis (yielding to prayer) or Orabella; also interpreted as 'beautiful aAda#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/BretArianna#234 in the U.S.Most holy, very holy — Italian/Greek form of Ariadne, from Greek Ariadnē, possibly from ari- (vAndrea#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 + androsAna#245 in the U.S.Grace, favor; Spanish and Portuguese form of Anna, from Hebrew HannahAmora#247 in the U.S.LoveAmy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amareAdalyn#260 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindAliyah#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 treeArleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name ArletteAzalea#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 rockAntonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name AntoniusAdelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindAurelia#290 in the U.S.Golden; the golden oneAylani#293 in the U.S.High chief — variant spelling of AilaniAdelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindAmina#315 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-m-n', meaning to be safe, trustworthy, or faithful. Amina conveys a senAlessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meaninAlayna#332 in the U.S.Variant of Alaina or Elaine, from the Old French Alaine (a form of Helen, meaning bright or shiAnaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superAisha#337 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-y-sh', meaning to live. Aisha means 'living', 'she who lives', or 'fullAnnabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French bAylin#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 'litAdelyn#355 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline or Adelaide, from Old German 'adal' (noble) — meaning 'noble one' or 'of nobAriel#356 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ariel, composed of 'ari' (lion) and 'El' (God), meaning 'lion of God'. In the BibleAdriana#366 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city in nAriyah#367 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Ariya or Aria, possibly from Hebrew Ariyah (lioness of God, from ari = liAlaya#368 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ala' (to rise, to ascend) or 'alya' (sublime, exalted) — meaning 'sublime' or 'exaAdhara#370 in the U.S.From Arabic 'adhara' (maidens, virgins) — the name of the second brightest star in the constellAnya#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 belovedAmari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mAngela#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 GerAlayah#412 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaliyah/Aliyah, from Arabic aliyya meaning exalted, sublime, or lofty; relaAlessandra#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' meanAlma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meaniAlyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connAlicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) anAlexandria#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 AAinsley#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 thArielle#486 in the U.S.French feminine elaboration of Ariel, from Hebrew 'ari el' meaning 'lion of God' or 'altar of GAubree#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,' 'wortArlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (peAlisson#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 (fAmber#520 in the U.S.From the English word 'amber,' denoting the golden-yellow fossilized resin; the word traces thrAmoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' o
Boy Names
Asher#28 in the U.S.Happy; blessed; fortunateAlexander#30 in the U.S.Defender of men; protector of the peopleAnthony#46 in the U.S.Priceless; of inestimable worth — from the Roman family name AntoniusAiden#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 angelusAndrew#73 in the U.S.Manly; strong and braveAdrian#74 in the U.S.From Hadria; man from the Adriatic region of northern ItalyAtlas#75 in the U.S.To carry; to endure — from Greek Atlas, from tlao (to carry, to endure), referring to the TitanAxel#79 in the U.S.Father of peace; Scandinavian form of Absalom from Hebrew AvshalomAaron#80 in the U.S.High mountain; exalted; strongAugust#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 surnameAdam#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 wAntonio#176 in the U.S.Priceless, of inestimable worth — Italian/Spanish form of Anthony, from the Roman family name AAmari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew aAziel#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 BAlejandro#195 in the U.S.Defender of the people; Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek AlexandrosAshton#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 andreiosAbraham#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 vanityAlex#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 oneAtticus#281 in the U.S.From Attica; a man of Athens or AtticaAres#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of warAvery#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 boldAngelo#304 in the U.S.Angel; messenger of GodAli#306 in the U.S.High, exalted; lofty; nobleAidan#326 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Aodan, a diminutive of Aodh (fire, the Celtic sun-god), meaning 'litAnderson#363 in the U.S.Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew', from the Greek Andreas (manly, masculine) — ultimatAndre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manlyAri#393 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ari meaning lion; also a short form of Ariel (lion of God) or Aristotle; in Old NorAugustus#407 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning venerable, great, or majestic; the honorific title taken by the firApollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possiblAyaan#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 formAzariah#472 in the U.S.Hebrew name composed of 'azar' (help, aid) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh), meaning 'GodAdan#482 in the U.S.Spanish form of Adam, from Hebrew 'adamah' (earth, ground) or 'adam' (man), meaning 'man' or 'sAsa#483 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'asa' meaning healer or physician; name of the third king of Judah in the Hebrew BiArjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the MahArmani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'HermannAlessandro#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 (readyAlexis#513 in the U.S.From Greek Alexis, derived from the verb alexein meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'; a name of anAzriel#529 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azriel, composed of azr ('help' or 'aid') and El ('God'), meaning 'God is my help'