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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

Angelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messe▶Analia#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 = alt▶Adele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birth▶Amaris#754 in the U.S.Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promised▶Azari#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, ▶Alexa#806 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)▶Avani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ce▶Aura#817 in the U.S.From the Greek aura meaning 'breeze' or 'breath of air', and the Latin aura meaning 'gleam of l▶Aliya#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 S▶Amelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble Germ▶Amayah#841 in the U.S.A variant of Amaya (Japanese: night rain; Basque: the end) combined with a Hebrew-style -yah su▶Anaiah#853 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Anaiah, meaning 'Yahweh has answered', composed of Ana (to answer) and Yah (Yah▶Arisbeth#862 in the U.S.A compound of Aris (variant of the Greek Aris, noble, or Hebrew root meaning good) and Beth (fr▶Ayleen#863 in the U.S.A modern variant of Aileen or Eileen, itself an Irish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlin (a form o▶Aspyn#869 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Aspen, from the Old English aespe (aspen tree), a tree whose leaves trembl▶Ayah#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 Isl▶Adrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city near▶Alexia#883 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)▶Aviana#887 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration derived from Latin avis meaning bird, with the suffix -ana; meaning bird-l▶Anais#892 in the U.S.Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor; the nam▶Ainara#898 in the U.S.From Basque ainara meaning swallow — the migratory bird known for its speed and grace; a nature▶Allyson#909 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)▶Anayah#913 in the U.S.From Hebrew Anaiah meaning Yahweh has answered, composed of ana (to answer, to respond) and Yah▶Ailanny#932 in the U.S.Likely a creative variant combining elements of Hawaiian lani (heaven, sky, royalty) with a Spa▶Aleia#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 L▶Ayra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, o▶Anika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna fr▶Aadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the orig▶Ainhoa#961 in the U.S.Basque name from the small village of Ainhoa in the French Basque Country, meaning fertile plai▶August#962 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning great, venerable, or majestic, from augere meaning to increase or t▶Amiri#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, ▶Amyra#968 in the U.S.Princess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirah▶Ashlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name A▶Arden#975 in the U.S.From a Celtic place name meaning high or great, associated with the Forest of Arden in Warwicks▶Ashlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (dr▶Akira#983 in the U.S.Japanese name typically written with kanji meaning bright, clear, or intelligent, among other m▶Arely#984 in the U.S.Variant of Areli, from Hebrew meaning heroic or valiant, or connected to the word ari meaning l▶Adalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee from▶Addilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn s▶Annika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has ▶Aubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French Aubri▶Aminah#1004 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, safe; from Arabic amana (to be faithful, to be safe, to entrust)▶Aubriella#1019 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beaut▶Artemis#1022 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; pos▶Adara#1041 in the U.S.Noble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis Maj▶Antonia#1052 in the U.S.Beyond price, priceless; feminine of Antonius (Antonio/Anthony), from the Roman family name Ant▶Agnes#1063 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin Agnes▶Araya#1075 in the U.S.Lioness (Hebrew ari, lion + feminine -aya suffix); also a Thai name meaning beautiful forest or▶Aubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beaut▶Angelique#1087 in the U.S.Angelic; French feminine form of Angelicus, from Greek angelos (messenger)▶Adela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or Adelheid▶Ayana#1107 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using Ayana▶Avayah#1120 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffix▶Alisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/ty▶Ariela#1138 in the U.S.Lion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)▶Ann#1141 in the U.S.Grace, favor; English form of Anne/Anna, from Latin Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor)▶Alitzel#1149 in the U.S.Possibly from Nahuatl, incorporating -xitl or -tzel elements; exact meaning uncertain; used as ▶Angeline#1153 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)▶Averi#1154 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: e▶Aarya#1161 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)▶Abril#1162 in the U.S.April; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from Etrus▶Alba#1171 in the U.S.White; dawn; from Latin alba (white, dawn), or from Celtic Alba (Scotland; literally 'white lan▶Avalynn#1173 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to ▶Ayanna#1174 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee tr▶Aiyana#1179 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions mea▶Ashly#1180 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clear▶Aniya#1183 in the U.S.Gracious; God answered; variant of Anya or Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor) via Slavic A▶Avah#1191 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)▶Asha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (Avest▶Ariadna#1214 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; Spanish/Catalan form of Ariadne, from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (hol▶Aleyna#1226 in the U.S.Oh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alayn▶Amal#1227 in the U.S.Hope; aspiration; from Arabic amal (hope, aspiration, expectation)▶Alyson#1234 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:▶Aida#1242 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popu▶Aarna#1245 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu ▶Aliah#1246 in the U.S.Exalted; to ascend; from Hebrew aliyah (rising, ascension — used for Jewish immigration to Isra▶Ariadne#1258 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure) — the original Greek for▶Austyn#1259 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of▶Annalee#1276 in the U.S.Gracious meadow; combination of grace (Anna) and clearing (Lee)▶Azul#1277 in the U.S.Blue▶Alya#1281 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, loftiness▶Aira#1288 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)▶Amariah#1289 in the U.S.God has promised; the Lord has spoken▶Ameera#1293 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commander▶Adalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Annette#1304 in the U.S.Grace, favor, gracious▶Addie#1312 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline▶Annabella#1313 in the U.S.Gracious and beautiful; grace plus beauty▶Ansley#1314 in the U.S.Ann's meadow or clearing▶Aracely#1315 in the U.S.Altar of heaven, sky altar▶Amethyst#1320 in the U.S.Not drunk; the purple gemstone believed to prevent intoxication▶Annelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to God▶Aylah#1326 in the U.S.Oak tree, or halo of light around the moon▶Addyson#1337 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Amarah#1343 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortal▶Arwen#1344 in the U.S.Noble maiden, royal lady in Sindarin Elvish▶Asiya#1350 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforter▶Adira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, noble▶Ayesha#1367 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Adina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, noble▶Ahlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven▶Ailyn#1378 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beauty▶Addilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Anniston#1386 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or town▶Annya#1392 in the U.S.Grace, favor, beloved▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Althea#1396 in the U.S.Healing, wholesome, one who heals▶Anneliese#1405 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to God▶Amiya#1413 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectar▶Atlas#1414 in the U.S.One who endures; one who carries the heavens▶Amilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excel▶Areli#1422 in the U.S.Lion of God; angel of the first heaven▶Addisyn#1433 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Amor#1434 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of▶Aysha#1439 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Alisa#1442 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Anyla#1450 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)▶Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea town▶

Boy Names

Aarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit word▶Aron#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 o▶Ambrose#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 h▶Ayan#762 in the U.S.Gift of God; from the Arabic and Somali name Ayan meaning luck, good fortune, or divine gift▶Abdullah#763 in the U.S.Servant of God or slave of Allah; from the Arabic abd meaning servant or slave and Allah meanin▶Asaiah#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 Allvar▶Alonso#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 Az▶Alberto#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, supern▶Avi#832 in the U.S.Hebrew short form meaning 'my father', from the root av (father); used independently and as a s▶Alvin#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 in▶Allan#851 in the U.S.Little rock; harmony; from Breton/Celtic Alan, possibly from ail (rock) or from a Breton tribal▶Avyaan#858 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is full of grace', 'a blessing', or 'gift of God'; associated i▶Aslan#860 in the U.S.From the Turkic aslan meaning 'lion'; a royal title and given name used across Central Asian Tu▶Alessio#867 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexios or Alexis, from the Greek alexein (to defend, to protect) and laos (peo▶Adler#871 in the U.S.From the Old High German adalar or modern German Adler, meaning 'eagle'; a surname derived from▶Aryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient V▶Abner#874 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avner, composed of av (father) and ner (lamp, light), meaning 'my father is a l▶Alistair#897 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend, prote▶Axton#906 in the U.S.From Old English place name elements, possibly composed of ac (oak tree) or ecg (edge, sword) a▶Alfonso#920 in the U.S.Noble and ready; ready for battle; from Germanic Adalfuns (adal: noble + funs: eager, ready)▶Aspen#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 m▶Arden#943 in the U.S.Eagle valley; from Celtic ard (high) + den (valley); or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, En▶Agustin#952 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus meani▶Aldo#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 San▶Alec#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 of▶Ameer#980 in the U.S.Arabic variant spelling of Amir, meaning prince, commander, ruler, or one who gives commands, f▶Anders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning ma▶Aurelius#991 in the U.S.From Latin aureus meaning golden or of gold, derived from aurum meaning gold; a name of extraor▶Aden#997 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from Arabi▶Aizen#1003 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character ▶Atharv#1004 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva Veda▶Avraham#1026 in the U.S.Father of a multitude; original Hebrew form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + raham▶Axl#1027 in the U.S.Father of peace; from Old Norse Áskell (divine kettle/cauldron) or Germanic Axel, a Scandinavia▶Ahmir#1032 in the U.S.Prince; commander; from Arabic amir (prince, leader, commander) with an Ah- prefix; possibly al▶Aariv#1065 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew ariv (arising, noble) or from Sanskrit ariv (enemy-conqueror); exact etymo▶Arham#1074 in the U.S.Most merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of r▶Avyan#1091 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) ▶Andreas#1098 in the U.S.Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andr▶Alaric#1109 in the U.S.All-powerful ruler; noble ruler; from Germanic Alarich (ala: all + ric: ruler, power)▶Ash#1147 in the U.S.Ash tree; from Old English aesc (the ash tree, Fraxinus excelsior)▶Aven#1154 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its nam▶Archibald#1174 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, b▶Ayman#1180 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — a▶Adrien#1192 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city Hadria▶Adiel#1217 in the U.S.Ornament of God; God adorns; from Hebrew Adiyel (adi: ornament, jewel + El: God)▶Aydin#1218 in the U.S.Enlightened; brilliant; clear; from Turkish aydin (enlightened, educated, an intellectual) — fr▶Achilles#1221 in the U.S.Pain of the people; possibly thin-lipped▶Amar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternal▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Amani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirations▶Amadeus#1277 in the U.S.Love of God, one who loves God▶Ansel#1285 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protector▶Amarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduring▶Arman#1293 in the U.S.Wish, desire, aspiration▶Aryeh#1317 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lion▶Aayan#1351 in the U.S.God's gift, divine grace▶Advik#1376 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equal▶Anas#1377 in the U.S.Friendliness, sociability, warmth▶Anson#1390 in the U.S.Son of Ann; son of the gracious one▶Asiah#1401 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker▶Alder#1421 in the U.S.Alder tree, the riverside tree▶Aksel#1429 in the U.S.Father of peace, my father is peace▶Armon#1453 in the U.S.High place, fortress, castle▶

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