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
Aranza#1456 in the U.S.From the blackthorn tree; place name from Basque origin▶Anita#1463 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little Ana▶Aimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is loved▶Aislinn#1468 in the U.S.dream, vision▶Alaiyah#1478 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of Aaliyah▶Alannah#1506 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"▶Avaya#1507 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establish▶Anaia#1513 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name; occasionally connected to the biblical Hebrew Anaiah ("Yahweh has▶Aadya#1521 in the U.S.First, original, the beginning▶Angely#1525 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Angela/Angel, from Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).▶Alyvia#1537 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboli▶Alissa#1553 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alyssa, linked to the flower alyssum (from Greek a- "not" + lyssa "madnes▶Aanya#1576 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess Durga▶Adalia#1592 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in mo▶Aiza#1593 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, ho▶Annabel#1601 in the U.S.Lovable; later read as 'grace' plus 'beautiful'▶Avalon#1602 in the U.S.From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal')▶Azuri#1611 in the U.S.Inspired by 'azure,' sky-blue▶Abbie#1617 in the U.S.A diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.▶Agatha#1618 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'▶Amia#1623 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemp▶Amaria#1630 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also co▶Adore#1643 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); use▶Azula#1644 in the U.S.Derived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula i▶Ahana#1649 in the U.S.from Sanskrit, meaning 'the light of the inner self' or 'dawn'▶Adalie#1657 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).▶Arie#1658 in the U.S.Dutch short form of Adrian or Arend ("eagle")▶Ayat#1659 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat', the plural of 'ayah', meaning 'signs' or 'verses', referring to the verses ▶Ambar#1670 in the U.S.as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meani▶Amiah#1671 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Amaya or Amia; no established traditional ety▶Alahia#1677 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely an elaboration of Alaia/Alaya; sometimes associated with Basque 'j▶Alessa#1678 in the U.S.short form of Alessandra, feminine of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"▶Asia#1689 in the U.S.A place name from the continent Asia, ultimately from a Greek/Akkadian root associated with 'ea▶Ayzal#1690 in the U.S.a rare modern name of uncertain origin; sometimes claimed to mean 'eternal' in connection with ▶Aryah#1701 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, variously linked to the Hebrew Aryeh ('lion') and the Sanskrit Arya ▶Anderson#1711 in the U.S.a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew'; Andrew derives from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'man▶Aylen#1712 in the U.S.From the Mapuche (Mapudungun) language of South America, meaning 'ember', also interpreted as '▶Adilene#1723 in the U.S.Modern Spanish/Latin-American name, generally treated as an elaboration of Adela/Adeline, from ▶Arlett#1724 in the U.S.Army▶Austin#1725 in the U.S.Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', ▶Amberly#1737 in the U.S.Ambergris▶Ashton#1760 in the U.S.Ash tree town▶Aries#1786 in the U.S.Ram▶Arlene#1798 in the U.S.Invented English name; a variant of Arline, likely coined by Michael William Balfe for the hero▶Asma#1799 in the U.S.Supreme, higher▶Aviva#1800 in the U.S.Spring▶America#1818 in the U.S.Ruler, king▶Avyanna#1819 in the U.S.Bird▶Arizona#1837 in the U.S.Small spring▶Ahuva#1845 in the U.S.Beloved▶Anylah#1846 in the U.S.Modern invented/respelled name (first appearing in the US around 2001). No single established l▶Avril#1847 in the U.S.To open, to uncover▶Azura#1848 in the U.S.Sky blue▶Aashvi#1860 in the U.S.Blessed and victorious▶Akari#1861 in the U.S.Bright▶Ally#1876 in the U.S.Diminutive of names beginning with 'Al-' such as Alison, Alexandra, or Alice, which derive from▶Annabeth#1877 in the U.S.Favour, grace▶Aleyah#1891 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublime▶Addalyn#1906 in the U.S.Noble▶Aryana#1908 in the U.S.Most holy▶Abilene#1934 in the U.S.Meadow, grassy area▶Addelyn#1935 in the U.S.Noble▶Ailana#1936 in the U.S.Kazakh feminine name from the Turkic root 'ay' ('moon, moonlight'), related to Ayla; understood▶Annaliese#1937 in the U.S.My God is an oath▶Arianny#1938 in the U.S.Most holy▶Audra#1939 in the U.S.Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usage▶Ameerah#1949 in the U.S.Variant transcription of Amirah, the feminine form of Amir, meaning 'princess' or '(female) com▶Arayah#1950 in the U.S.Modern respelling/elaboration of Aria or Ariah. Most commonly read as 'air, melody' (Italian, v▶Avalyn#1951 in the U.S.Lake▶Amya#1964 in the U.S.The end▶Aryanna#1965 in the U.S.Most holy▶Adilynn#1973 in the U.S.Noble; a modern variant spelling of Adeline (and Adalyn), from Germanic 'adal' (noble), with th▶Alessi#1974 in the U.S.Helper▶Annaleigh#1975 in the U.S.Favour, grace▶Ashanti#1976 in the U.S.Warlike▶Azara#1977 in the U.S.Fire▶Alyna#1993 in the U.S.Noble▶Astoria#1994 in the U.S.Hawk▶Aleya#2006 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Aaliyah meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'. In Bengali, Aleya additionally refers to▶Anayeli#2007 in the U.S.I love you▶Alaysia#2034 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobility▶Azalia#2035 in the U.S.Dry▶Adah#2049 in the U.S.Adornment, ornament▶Alaiah#2050 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublime▶Aulani#2051 in the U.S.Messenger of a chief▶Aaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage als▶Aditi#2062 in the U.S.Boundless, entire▶Alanis#2063 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Alan, from a Celtic/Breton root often glossed as 'little rock' or 'hand▶Aysel#2064 in the U.S.Pure moon▶Adelaida#2078 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobility▶Adelia#2079 in the U.S.Noble▶Asiyah#2080 in the U.S.To be distressed, to be grieved▶Alita#2093 in the U.S.Truth▶Anabia#2094 in the U.S.To return▶Armoni#2095 in the U.S.Of the palace, palatial▶Astraea#2096 in the U.S.Star▶Amiracle#2108 in the U.S.Wonder, marvel▶Aaradhya#2128 in the U.S.Worship▶Analise#2129 in the U.S.Favour, grace▶Arabelle#2130 in the U.S.Invokable, yielding to prayer▶Aavya#2143 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protect▶Amorah#2144 in the U.S.Love▶Anisa#2145 in the U.S.Friendly, friend▶Avila#2146 in the U.S.Holy, saintly▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengt▶Alex#2166 in the U.S.Defending men▶Arwa#2167 in the U.S.Female ibex, mountain goat▶Aubri#2168 in the U.S.Elf▶Anali#2188 in the U.S.In Spanish/Latin American use, a blend based on Ana ('grace'); in Sanskrit, Anala 'fire'.▶Athalia#2189 in the U.S. Yahweh is exalted▶
Boy Names
Akeem#1476 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)▶Anton#1477 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likely▶Abiel#1496 in the U.S.God is my father▶Ammar#1505 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn Yas▶Adnan#1512 in the U.S.From the Arabic root '-d-n meaning 'to settle, abide', glossed as 'settler'; Adnan is also a tr▶Aris#1513 in the U.S.a Greek short form of names beginning with 'Aris-' (such as Aristotle), from 'aristos' meaning ▶Akiva#1518 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shel▶Alton#1566 in the U.S.Town at the source of the river▶Alakai#1574 in the U.S.from the Hawaiian word 'alakaʻi' meaning 'leader' or 'guide'▶Aston#1575 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old English▶Armaan#1587 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.▶Atreyu#1588 in the U.S.An invented literary name for the young hero of Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story, whe▶Aarush#1604 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'▶Antoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but p▶Arjan#1606 in the U.S.Bright, shining, silver-white (form of Arjuna)▶Aydan#1607 in the U.S.Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery on▶Aram#1613 in the U.S.from Hebrew meaning 'height, exalted'; also a prominent Armenian name borne by a legendary ance▶Aviel#1626 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Aviel (אֲבִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my father' (avi 'my father' + el 'God').▶Adolfo#1636 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Adolf, from Germanic 'adal' ('noble') + 'wolf' ('wolf'), meanin▶Amin#1637 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, honest▶Artemis#1638 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon; etymology uncertain, sometimes connected to Gre▶Alister#1648 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair (Alexander), from Greek 'alexein' ('to defend') and▶Aziah#1659 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant linked to the Hebrew Azariah "Yahweh has helped▶Aleksander#1671 in the U.S.Form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), 'defender of men'.▶Arrow#1672 in the U.S.the English word "arrow" used as a modern nature/word name▶Arlen#1680 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surname▶Arnold#1681 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.▶Avrohom#1682 in the U.S.Ashkenazi Hebrew/Yiddish form of Abraham, "father of a multitude (of nations)"▶Adonai#1695 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'Adonai', meaning 'my Lord', used in Judaism as a spoken substitute for the name of▶Abdulrahman#1706 in the U.S.From the Arabic Abd al-Rahman (عبد الرحمن), meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful (God)', combi▶Ahaan#1726 in the U.S.Dawn▶Aziz#1727 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, beloved▶Aubrey#1744 in the U.S.Elf▶Antony#1771 in the U.S.Flower▶Avir#1772 in the U.S.Treetop▶Axle#1773 in the U.S.Father is peace▶Azari#1774 in the U.S. Yahweh has helped▶Azir#1786 in the U.S.Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support');▶Abdul#1813 in the U.S.Servant of the▶Augustin#1814 in the U.S.Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), m▶Axell#1815 in the U.S.Father is peace▶Azaire#1816 in the U.S. Yahweh has helped▶Ashtyn#1829 in the U.S.Ash tree town▶Aharon#1847 in the U.S.High mountain▶Artist#1848 in the U.S.Artist▶Abbas#1872 in the U.S.Austere▶Alexzander#1873 in the U.S.Defending men▶Ansh#1874 in the U.S.Excerpt▶Avion#1875 in the U.S.From the French word 'avion' ('airplane', coined from Latin 'avis' = 'bird'). Used as a modern ▶Alias#1888 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh ▶Aren#1889 in the U.S.Armenian masculine name of unknown meaning; folk etymologies tie it to the element Ar (sun god)▶Auden#1890 in the U.S.Old▶Alastor#1900 in the U.S.Avenger▶Aamir#1913 in the U.S.Prince, ruler, commander; also 'prosperous' or 'one who builds/inhabits', from the Arabic root ▶Arie#1914 in the U.S.As a Hebrew name, a transliteration of 'aryeh' meaning 'lion'. As a Dutch name, a short form of▶Addison#1930 in the U.S.Son of Adam ▶Adley#1931 in the U.S.Heather field▶Abubakr#1949 in the U.S.Father of▶Ayce#1950 in the U.S.Modern invented spelling, phonetically equivalent to 'ace'. No established traditional etymolog▶Alek#1964 in the U.S.Black-and-white cow▶Armin#1965 in the U.S.Whole, universal▶Ayansh#1966 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'ayan' ('path, course of the sun') and 'ansh' ('part, portion'), interpreted as '▶Austen#1982 in the U.S.Variant of Austin, a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus/Augustus meaning ▶Ames#2007 in the U.S.From the surname Ames, from medieval Amys/Amice, from Latin amicus 'friend'▶Asad#2008 in the U.S.Lion▶Adin#2037 in the U.S.Name▶Alfie#2038 in the U.S.Diminutive of Alfred, from Old English aelf 'elf' + raed 'counsel', 'elf counsel'▶Alpha#2039 in the U.S.From the Greek letter alpha 'first, beginning', from Phoenician aleph▶Alfy#2043 in the U.S.Alfy is a pet form of Alfred, spelled in place of the more usual Alfie. Alfred comes from the O▶Aariz#2051 in the U.S.Rain-bearing cloud▶Adael#2052 in the U.S.Adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornament▶Adriano#2053 in the U.S.From Hadria▶Amor#2054 in the U.S.Love▶Arley#2055 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English earn 'eagle' or hara 'hare' + leah 'clearing'▶Ajani#2070 in the U.S.One (we) fought to have▶Amare#2071 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who builds▶Azaan#2072 in the U.S.To call, to announce▶Alexandre#2092 in the U.S.Defending men▶Asael#2093 in the U.S.Made by God▶Aaryan#2112 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.▶Arvin#2113 in the U.S.Eagle▶Andamo#2120 in the U.S.Andamo is a rare and opaque name whose origin is not documented. It may be a surname or a coina▶Aditya#2128 in the U.S.Belonging to Aditi ▶Akai#2129 in the U.S.Love, affection▶Amen#2130 in the U.S.The hidden one▶Angus#2149 in the U.S.One strength▶Artem#2164 in the U.S.Safe▶Ayub#2165 in the U.S.Persecuted, hated▶Arsalan#2184 in the U.S.Lion▶Atharva#2185 in the U.S.Priest, knower of sacred formulas; from Sanskrit atharvan, linked to the Atharvaveda and the sa▶