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
Anora#1485 in the U.S.honor, graceAranza#1486 in the U.S.From the blackthorn tree; place name from Basque originAlyana#1493 in the U.S.exalted, noble of GodAyzal#1500 in the U.S.a rare modern name of uncertain origin; sometimes claimed to mean 'eternal' in connection with Aritzel#1518 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage — echoing Aritz ('an oak', Basque) and the -tzel ending of Itzel/MaritzAnniston#1525 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or townAarna#1540 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu Addilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAvalyn#1549 in the U.S.LakeAngeline#1570 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Aimee#1581 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedAylany#1582 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leadeAislinn#1592 in the U.S.dream, visionAlaiyah#1593 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of AaliyahAnyla#1594 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Aviva#1595 in the U.S.SpringAavya#1611 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protectAsma#1612 in the U.S.Supreme, higherAmia#1631 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contempArlene#1632 in the U.S.Invented English name; a variant of Arline, likely coined by Michael William Balfe for the heroAnvi#1643 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerAbbie#1652 in the U.S.A diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.Adilene#1653 in the U.S.Modern Spanish/Latin-American name, generally treated as an elaboration of Adela/Adeline, from Alisa#1654 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAylen#1655 in the U.S.From the Mapuche (Mapudungun) language of South America, meaning 'ember', also interpreted as 'Aanya#1666 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess DurgaAiza#1667 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, hoAmor#1668 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god ofAdrienne#1673 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea townAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Anvika#1675 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthAadya#1684 in the U.S.First, original, the beginningAlaiah#1692 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAzula#1693 in the U.S.Derived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula iAgatha#1703 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'Aleyah#1710 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAulani#1711 in the U.S.Messenger of a chiefAzara#1712 in the U.S.FireAzura#1713 in the U.S.Sky blueAdalia#1721 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in moAlany#1733 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousAmerica#1734 in the U.S.Ruler, kingAryah#1735 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, variously linked to the Hebrew Aryeh ('lion') and the Sanskrit Arya Ahlani#1747 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heavenAriadne#1758 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure) — the original Greek forAdalie#1769 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).Adore#1777 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); useAlahia#1778 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely an elaboration of Alaia/Alaya; sometimes associated with Basque 'jArizbeth#1779 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodAstraea#1796 in the U.S.StarAysha#1797 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prosperingAmaria#1808 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also coAmiya#1809 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectarAustin#1810 in the U.S.Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', Adah#1818 in the U.S.Adornment, ornamentAlyvia#1833 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboliAmbar#1844 in the U.S.as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaniAvril#1845 in the U.S.To open, to uncoverAelin#1855 in the U.S.brow, brightnessAlessa#1872 in the U.S.short form of Alessandra, feminine of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"Aleya#1873 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Aaliyah meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'. In Bengali, Aleya additionally refers toAashvi#1880 in the U.S.Blessed and victoriousAkari#1881 in the U.S.BrightAnaliyah#1882 in the U.S.grace combined with ascentAzuri#1883 in the U.S.Inspired by 'azure,' sky-blueAhuva#1927 in the U.S.BelovedArianny#1928 in the U.S.Most holyAlissa#1942 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alyssa, linked to the flower alyssum (from Greek a- "not" + lyssa "madnesAnabia#1943 in the U.S.To returnArwa#1944 in the U.S.Female ibex, mountain goatAvia#1945 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh.Aziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtAlanni#1962 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousAsiyah#1963 in the U.S.To be distressed, to be grievedAnaleah#1990 in the U.S.grace combined with weary; graceful oneArayah#1991 in the U.S.Modern respelling/elaboration of Aria or Ariah. Most commonly read as 'air, melody' (Italian, vAmberly#2002 in the U.S.AmbergrisAudra#2003 in the U.S.Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usageAzeneth#2004 in the U.S.belonging to Neith, gift of the goddess NeithAddelyn#2017 in the U.S.NobleAerith#2018 in the U.S.character name, creative blend of earth and airAithana#2019 in the U.S.from the Aitana mountain range; 'aita' meaning father or ancestor with the suffix -ana ('belongAlyna#2020 in the U.S.NobleAlyanna#2036 in the U.S.Origin uncertainArabelle#2037 in the U.S.Invokable, yielding to prayerAysel#2038 in the U.S.Pure moonAmya#2051 in the U.S.The endAbilene#2064 in the U.S.Meadow, grassy areaAnnabel#2065 in the U.S.Lovable; later read as 'grace' plus 'beautiful'Annaliese#2066 in the U.S.My God is an oathAcelynn#2076 in the U.S.LakeAngely#2077 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Angela/Angel, from Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).Annabeth#2078 in the U.S.Favour, graceAislynn#2099 in the U.S.dream, vision, a poetic formAnari#2100 in the U.S.Modern American coinage in the -ari family (echoing Amari/Anaya); no fixed root; loosely linkedAryana#2101 in the U.S.Most holyAshanti#2102 in the U.S.WarlikeAthalia#2103 in the U.S. Yahweh is exaltedAudriana#2104 in the U.S.noble strengthAdelia#2117 in the U.S.NobleAlly#2118 in the U.S.Diminutive of names beginning with 'Al-' such as Alison, Alexandra, or Alice, which derive fromAnylah#2119 in the U.S.Modern invented/respelled name (first appearing in the US around 2001). No single established lAoife#2120 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulnessAshtyn#2121 in the U.S.ash tree town or settlementAvigail#2122 in the U.S.my father's joyAvni#2123 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earthAlizah#2139 in the U.S.joyful, cheerful, merryAmiracle#2140 in the U.S.Wonder, marvelAhana#2153 in the U.S.from Sanskrit, meaning 'the light of the inner self' or 'dawn'Ailen#2154 in the U.S.Glowing ember, hot coal; from Mapudungun, a popular Indigenous-rooted name in Argentina (often Aries#2155 in the U.S.RamArizona#2156 in the U.S.Small spring
Boy Names
Arjan#1492 in the U.S.Bright, shining, silver-white (form of Arjuna)Adnan#1539 in the U.S.From the Arabic root '-d-n meaning 'to settle, abide', glossed as 'settler'; Adnan is also a trAbdulrahman#1564 in the U.S.From the Arabic Abd al-Rahman (عبد الرحمن), meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful (God)', combiAayan#1571 in the U.S.God's gift, divine graceAlias#1572 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Amani#1585 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirationsAmazi#1586 in the U.S.Origin uncertain; competing unverified claimsArlen#1587 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surnameAlton#1602 in the U.S.Town at the source of the riverAmin#1603 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, honestAhaan#1621 in the U.S.DawnAntony#1622 in the U.S.FlowerAmadeus#1634 in the U.S.Love of God, one who loves GodArmaan#1635 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.Aarush#1668 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'Abiel#1688 in the U.S.God is my fatherAlister#1689 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair (Alexander), from Greek 'alexein' ('to defend') andAvian#1699 in the U.S.Of birds; birdlike; from Latin avis (bird) + the adjectival suffix -an; the adjective 'avian' mAviraj#1700 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerAntoine#1708 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pAxle#1709 in the U.S.Father is peaceAyansh#1710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'ayan' ('path, course of the sun') and 'ansh' ('part, portion'), interpreted as 'Azir#1711 in the U.S.Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support');Anson#1728 in the U.S.Son of Ann; son of the gracious oneAugustin#1743 in the U.S.Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), mAkai#1753 in the U.S.Love, affectionAmes#1754 in the U.S.From the surname Ames, from medieval Amys/Amice, from Latin amicus 'friend'Arley#1755 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English earn 'eagle' or hara 'hare' + leah 'clearing'Aram#1771 in the U.S.from Hebrew meaning 'height, exalted'; also a prominent Armenian name borne by a legendary anceAsael#1793 in the U.S.Made by GodAuden#1794 in the U.S.OldAlakai#1808 in the U.S.from the Hawaiian word 'alakaʻi' meaning 'leader' or 'guide'Arsiah#1809 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Arsenio/Arsi or the -iah ending of Isaiah;Avrohom#1810 in the U.S.Ashkenazi Hebrew/Yiddish form of Abraham, "father of a multitude (of nations)"Azaire#1826 in the U.S. Yahweh has helpedAariz#1837 in the U.S.Rain-bearing cloudArtemis#1838 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon; etymology uncertain, sometimes connected to GreAtreyu#1839 in the U.S.An invented literary name for the young hero of Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story, wheAston#1852 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old EnglishAydan#1853 in the U.S.Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery onAyub#1854 in the U.S.Persecuted, hatedAbdul#1867 in the U.S.Servant of theAdael#1868 in the U.S.Adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornamentAmadeo#1869 in the U.S.beloved of GodArmon#1870 in the U.S.High place, fortress, castleAshtyn#1871 in the U.S.Ash tree townAditya#1886 in the U.S.Belonging to Aditi Adolfo#1887 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Adolf, from Germanic 'adal' ('noble') + 'wolf' ('wolf'), meaninAsad#1919 in the U.S.LionAzari#1920 in the U.S. Yahweh has helpedAj#1932 in the U.S.Initials A.J., typically standing for a combination of names beginning with A and J — most commAdonai#1942 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'Adonai', meaning 'my Lord', used in Judaism as a spoken substitute for the name ofArrow#1976 in the U.S.the English word "arrow" used as a modern nature/word nameAbubakr#1992 in the U.S.Father ofAvir#2006 in the U.S.TreetopAxell#2007 in the U.S.Father is peaceAziz#2008 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedAaryan#2020 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.Aamir#2035 in the U.S.Prince, ruler, commander; also 'prosperous' or 'one who builds/inhabits', from the Arabic root Amen#2036 in the U.S.The hidden oneArin#2037 in the U.S.exalted, mountain (from Aaron); or 'from Ireland' (from Erin)Armin#2038 in the U.S.Whole, universalAlfie#2056 in the U.S.Diminutive of Alfred, from Old English aelf 'elf' + raed 'counsel', 'elf counsel'Atharva#2057 in the U.S.Priest, knower of sacred formulas; from Sanskrit atharvan, linked to the Atharvaveda and the saAylan#2058 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAharon#2077 in the U.S.High mountainAkeem#2078 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)Alpha#2079 in the U.S.From the Greek letter alpha 'first, beginning', from Phoenician alephAren#2080 in the U.S.Armenian masculine name of unknown meaning; folk etymologies tie it to the element Ar (sun god)Asai#2081 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', anAhron#2091 in the U.S.High mountainArion#2092 in the U.S.better, stronger, worthierAubrey#2093 in the U.S.ElfAero#2108 in the U.S.air, of the skyAnsh#2109 in the U.S.ExcerptArmoni#2110 in the U.S.Harmony; my palace; from Italian armonia (harmony, musical agreement) or Hebrew Armoni (my palaArtist#2111 in the U.S.ArtistAyven#2112 in the U.S.modern invented name blending the sounds of Aiden and Evan, first recorded in U.S. usage aroundAkaay#2125 in the U.S.From Turkish ak, 'white, bright, pure', plus ay, 'moon' — 'bright moon, moonlight'Alexzander#2126 in the U.S.Defending menArvin#2127 in the U.S.EagleAyce#2128 in the U.S.Modern invented spelling, phonetically equivalent to 'ace'. No established traditional etymologAdair#2145 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Ajani#2146 in the U.S.One (we) fought to haveAlastair#2147 in the U.S.Defender of men; Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/Alexandre#2148 in the U.S.Defending menAmais#2149 in the U.S.Most plausibly a variant of Amias/Amyas — an English name traditionally linked to Latin amatus,Azaan#2150 in the U.S.To call, to announce