Baby Names That Start With A
4810 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
Angelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messeAnalia#711 in the U.S.Spanish compound name combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Lia (a Abby#731 in the U.S.Short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), meaning 'my father is joyful' or Araceli#746 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Latin Ara Caeli meaning 'altar of the sky' or 'altar of heaven' (ara = altAdele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birthAmaris#754 in the U.S.Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promisedAzari#766 in the U.S.Helped by God or God has helped; a feminine form variant connected to the Hebrew Azariah, from Alaiya#792 in the U.S.Highness or exalted; a modern American variant of Aaliyah, from the Arabic aliyya meaning high,Aileen#799 in the U.S.Bright or shining light; the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of Helen or Eileen, from the Greek Adley#805 in the U.S.God is just or fair; possibly connected to the Hebrew Adlai meaning my witness or God is just, Avani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ceAura#817 in the U.S.From the Greek aura meaning 'breeze' or 'breath of air', and the Latin aura meaning 'gleam of lAliya#823 in the U.S.From Arabic aliya meaning 'high', 'exalted', or 'noble', a feminine form of Ali; also from the Aila#827 in the U.S.From Finnish aila, believed to mean 'moonlight' or 'halo around the moon'; also a Finnish and SAmelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble GermAmayah#841 in the U.S.A variant of Amaya (Japanese: night rain; Basque: the end) combined with a Hebrew-style -yah suAnaiah#853 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Anaiah, meaning 'Yahweh has answered', composed of Ana (to answer) and Yah (YahArisbeth#862 in the U.S.A compound of Aris (variant of the Greek Aris, noble, or Hebrew root meaning good) and Beth (frAyleen#863 in the U.S.A modern variant of Aileen or Eileen, itself an Irish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlin (a form oAspyn#869 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Aspen, from the Old English aespe (aspen tree), a tree whose leaves tremblAyah#870 in the U.S.From the Arabic aya or ayah meaning a verse of the Quran, a sign from God, or a miracle; in IslAdrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city nearAviana#887 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration derived from Latin avis meaning bird, with the suffix -ana; meaning bird-lAnais#892 in the U.S.Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor; the namAinara#898 in the U.S.From Basque ainara meaning swallow — the migratory bird known for its speed and grace; a natureAnayah#913 in the U.S.From Hebrew Anaiah meaning Yahweh has answered, composed of ana (to answer, to respond) and YahAilanny#932 in the U.S.Likely a creative variant combining elements of Hawaiian lani (heaven, sky, royalty) with a SpaAleia#933 in the U.S.Variant of Aliya (Arabic: high, exalted, sublime) or of Aleia (Hawaiian: path, way); also used Alianna#938 in the U.S.A blended form combining elements of Aliana or Aliana, itself a variant of Aliana, drawing on LAyra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, oAnika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna frAadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the origAinhoa#961 in the U.S.Basque name from the small village of Ainhoa in the French Basque Country, meaning fertile plaiAugust#962 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning great, venerable, or majestic, from augere meaning to increase or tAmiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)Aleah#965 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aliah or Alia, from Hebrew and Arabic ali or aliyah meaning exalted, high, Ashlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name AArden#975 in the U.S.From a Celtic place name meaning high or great, associated with the Forest of Arden in WarwicksAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drAkira#983 in the U.S.Japanese name typically written with kanji meaning bright, clear, or intelligent, among other mArely#984 in the U.S.Variant of Areli, from Hebrew meaning heroic or valiant, or connected to the word ari meaning lAdalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee fromAddilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn sAnnika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has Adara#1004 in the U.S.Noble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis MajAgnes#1016 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin AgnesArtemis#1017 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; posAlexa#1029 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Alexia#1040 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Araya#1052 in the U.S.Lioness (Hebrew ari, lion + feminine -aya suffix); also a Thai name meaning beautiful forest orAniya#1071 in the U.S.Gracious; God answered; variant of Anya or Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor) via Slavic AAnnelise#1072 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodAnn#1076 in the U.S.Grace, favor; English form of Anne/Anna, from Latin Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor)Aira#1082 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Arlett#1085 in the U.S.ArmyAnnya#1125 in the U.S.Grace, favor, belovedAilana#1135 in the U.S.Kazakh feminine name from the Turkic root 'ay' ('moon, moonlight'), related to Ayla; understoodAllyson#1139 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)Aubriella#1140 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beautAubrielle#1144 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautAbril#1150 in the U.S.April; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from EtrusAdela#1151 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or AdelheidAmariah#1152 in the U.S.God has promised; the Lord has spokenAmyra#1153 in the U.S.Princess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirahAminah#1160 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, safe; from Arabic amana (to be faithful, to be safe, to entrust)Ayana#1161 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using AyanaAyat#1162 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat', the plural of 'ayah', meaning 'signs' or 'verses', referring to the verses Avalynn#1170 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to Aleyna#1173 in the U.S.Oh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alaynAmarah#1186 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortalAliah#1192 in the U.S.Exalted; to ascend; from Hebrew aliyah (rising, ascension — used for Jewish immigration to IsraAngelique#1193 in the U.S.Angelic; French feminine form of Angelicus, from Greek angelos (messenger)Averi#1200 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: eAnnalee#1204 in the U.S.Gracious meadow; combination of grace (Anna) and clearing (Lee)Anneliese#1207 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodAsiya#1211 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforterAiyana#1225 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions meaAlisha#1229 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/tyAnaia#1230 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name; occasionally connected to the biblical Hebrew Anaiah ("Yahweh hasAmal#1241 in the U.S.Hope; aspiration; from Arabic amal (hope, aspiration, expectation)Amethyst#1242 in the U.S.Not drunk; the purple gemstone believed to prevent intoxicationAnderson#1243 in the U.S.a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew'; Andrew derives from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'manAdina#1250 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, nobleAarya#1258 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Alba#1261 in the U.S.White; dawn; from Latin alba (white, dawn), or from Celtic Alba (Scotland; literally 'white lanAreli#1262 in the U.S.Lion of God; angel of the first heavenAriela#1263 in the U.S.Lion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)Addie#1272 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineAshly#1273 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clearAntonia#1279 in the U.S.Beyond price, priceless; feminine of Antonius (Antonio/Anthony), from the Roman family name AntAlthea#1299 in the U.S.Healing, wholesome, one who healsAnsley#1309 in the U.S.Ann's meadow or clearingAylah#1310 in the U.S.Oak tree, or halo of light around the moonAilyn#1318 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyAzul#1319 in the U.S.BlueAlya#1334 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, loftinessAdalina#1341 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAnita#1342 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little AnaAnnabella#1352 in the U.S.Gracious and beautiful; grace plus beautyAubrie#1353 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriAvaya#1359 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establishAmeera#1367 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commanderAyanna#1368 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee trAsha#1373 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestAlitzel#1382 in the U.S.Possibly from Nahuatl, incorporating -xitl or -tzel elements; exact meaning uncertain; used as Amilia#1383 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelArwen#1384 in the U.S.Noble maiden, royal lady in Sindarin ElvishAlyson#1388 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:Austyn#1389 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive ofAyesha#1396 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prosperingAdira#1406 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleAvayah#1407 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixAddyson#1413 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthAida#1414 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popuAriadna#1417 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; Spanish/Catalan form of Ariadne, from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holAracely#1427 in the U.S.Altar of heaven, sky altarAvah#1436 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)Annette#1443 in the U.S.Grace, favor, graciousAddisyn#1458 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthAvalon#1459 in the U.S.From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal')Atlas#1478 in the U.S.One who endures; one who carries the heavensAmiah#1484 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Amaya or Amia; no established traditional ety
Boy Names
Aarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit wordAron#711 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaron, from the Hebrew Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly meaning 'high mountain,' Ander#728 in the U.S.Basque form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), meaning 'manly' or 'strong'; from the Amos#730 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Amos (עָמוֹס), meaning 'carried by God,' 'borne,' or 'burdened'; Amos was one oAmbrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,'Abram#742 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avram (אַבְרָם), meaning 'exalted father' or 'high father' (av = father + ram =Azaiah#749 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Azayah or variant of Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has helped' or 'God hAyan#762 in the U.S.Gift of God; from the Arabic and Somali name Ayan meaning luck, good fortune, or divine giftAbdullah#763 in the U.S.Servant of God or slave of Allah; from the Arabic abd meaning servant or slave and Allah meaninAsaiah#773 in the U.S.God has made or Yahweh has acted; from the Hebrew Asayah, combining asah meaning to do or make Alvaro#777 in the U.S.Cautious, wary, or guardian of all; a Spanish name from the Visigothic Germanic Alwar or AllvarAlonso#785 in the U.S.Noble and ready or ready for battle; the Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic Germanic Azai#809 in the U.S.God is my strength or my strength; a modern American variant connected to the Hebrew Azai or AzAlberto#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Albert, from the Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal (noble)Alfredo#820 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Alfred, from the Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, supernAvi#832 in the U.S.Hebrew short form meaning 'my father', from the root av (father); used independently and as a sAlvin#838 in the U.S.From the Old English Aethelfine or Aelfwine, composed of aelf (elf) or aethel (noble) and wine Alfred#840 in the U.S.From Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, a being associated with supernatural wisdom inAvyaan#858 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is full of grace', 'a blessing', or 'gift of God'; associated iAslan#860 in the U.S.From the Turkic aslan meaning 'lion'; a royal title and given name used across Central Asian TuAlessio#867 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexios or Alexis, from the Greek alexein (to defend, to protect) and laos (peoAdler#871 in the U.S.From the Old High German adalar or modern German Adler, meaning 'eagle'; a surname derived fromAryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient VAbner#874 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avner, composed of av (father) and ner (lamp, light), meaning 'my father is a lAlistair#897 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend, proteAxton#906 in the U.S.From Old English place name elements, possibly composed of ac (oak tree) or ecg (edge, sword) aAspen#920 in the U.S.The aspen tree (Populus tremula); from Old English aespe (aspen tree, quaking tree)Agastya#929 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya, one of the Saptarishi (seven great sages) in Hindu tradition; possibly mAgustin#952 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus meaniAldo#960 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names beginning with ald meaning old or noble, such as Aldous or Aldric,Arian#965 in the U.S.From Welsh arian meaning silver or money, a classic Welsh name; also related to Persian and SanAlec#977 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexein meaning to defend and aner (Azlan#978 in the U.S.From Turkish arslan meaning lion, also related to Arabic aslan with the same meaning; a name ofAmeer#980 in the U.S.Arabic variant spelling of Amir, meaning prince, commander, ruler, or one who gives commands, fAnders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning maAurelius#991 in the U.S.From Latin aureus meaning golden or of gold, derived from aurum meaning gold; a name of extraorArden#1005 in the U.S.Eagle valley; from Celtic ard (high) + den (valley); or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, EnAden#1008 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiAlfonso#1012 in the U.S.Noble and ready; ready for battle; from Germanic Adalfuns (adal: noble + funs: eager, ready)Allan#1013 in the U.S.Little rock; harmony; from Breton/Celtic Alan, possibly from ail (rock) or from a Breton tribalAvraham#1034 in the U.S.Father of a multitude; original Hebrew form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + rahamAlaric#1063 in the U.S.All-powerful ruler; noble ruler; from Germanic Alarich (ala: all + ric: ruler, power)Aizen#1081 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character Ayman#1095 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — aAxl#1123 in the U.S.Father of peace; from Old Norse Áskell (divine kettle/cauldron) or Germanic Axel, a ScandinaviaAtharv#1132 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva VedaAnsel#1138 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protectorAdiel#1141 in the U.S.Ornament of God; God adorns; from Hebrew Adiyel (adi: ornament, jewel + El: God)Archibald#1145 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, bAdrien#1159 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city HadriaAmado#1169 in the U.S.Beloved, loved oneArham#1176 in the U.S.Most merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of rAsh#1177 in the U.S.Ash tree; from Old English aesc (the ash tree, Fraxinus excelsior)Amirion#1191 in the U.S.prince of lightArman#1204 in the U.S.Wish, desire, aspirationAziah#1227 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant linked to the Hebrew Azariah "Yahweh has helpedAhmir#1231 in the U.S.Prince; commander; from Arabic amir (prince, leader, commander) with an Ah- prefix; possibly alAmmar#1241 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn YasAven#1256 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its namAksel#1267 in the U.S.Father of peace, my father is peaceAndreas#1276 in the U.S.Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andrAryeh#1281 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lionAchilles#1290 in the U.S.Pain of the people; possibly thin-lippedAmarion#1291 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringAnas#1292 in the U.S.Friendliness, sociability, warmthAsiah#1293 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretakerAydin#1315 in the U.S.Enlightened; brilliant; clear; from Turkish aydin (enlightened, educated, an intellectual) — frAris#1333 in the U.S.a Greek short form of names beginning with 'Aris-' (such as Aristotle), from 'aristos' meaning Avyan#1334 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Amar#1388 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalAnton#1389 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likelyAariv#1393 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew ariv (arising, noble) or from Sanskrit ariv (enemy-conqueror); exact etymoAviel#1394 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Aviel (אֲבִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my father' (avi 'my father' + el 'God').Advik#1401 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equalAlder#1402 in the U.S.Alder tree, the riverside treeAleksander#1425 in the U.S.Form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), 'defender of men'.Akiva#1466 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shelArnold#1477 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.