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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

Ayva#2190 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ava; popularly 'bird' (Latin avis) or 'life' (via Eve), underlying GermanicAcelynn#2212 in the U.S.LakeAlanah#2213 in the U.S.Variant of Alana, from Irish a leanbh 'O child, darling'; or feminine of Alan ('little rock/harAzora#2214 in the U.S.Literary/operatic name; proposed meanings 'sky blue/azure' (Persian, via Azzurra) or 'dawn' (viAiyanna#2228 in the U.S.eternal blossom, forever floweringAmila#2229 in the U.S.hope, aspirationAoife#2230 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulnessAqsa#2231 in the U.S.farthest, most distantAithana#2243 in the U.S.from the Aitana mountain range; 'aita' meaning father or ancestor with the suffix -ana ('belongArlo#2244 in the U.S.fortified hill, army hillAudrina#2245 in the U.S.noble strengthAribella#2262 in the U.S.beautiful altarAris#2263 in the U.S.best, most excellentAlaska#2274 in the U.S.great land or mainlandAmerie#2275 in the U.S.work, industriousnessAnabella#2276 in the U.S.grace and beauty combinedAshtyn#2277 in the U.S.ash tree town or settlementAddalynn#2294 in the U.S.noble, of noble birthAlany#2295 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousAlizah#2296 in the U.S.joyful, cheerful, merryAllisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindAminata#2298 in the U.S.trustworthy, faithful, honestAnanya#2299 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparableAndromeda#2300 in the U.S.ruler of men, she who thinks of manAnvi#2301 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerAdaleigh#2319 in the U.S.noble one of the meadowAelin#2320 in the U.S.brow, brightnessAni#2321 in the U.S.to chirp, to animate, to blow gentlyAislynn#2341 in the U.S.dream, vision, a poetic formAkshara#2342 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalAlanni#2343 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousAliyana#2344 in the U.S.exalted, sublime, highAiyla#2359 in the U.S.moonlight, halo of moonAmaira#2360 in the U.S.princess, commanderAnaleah#2361 in the U.S.grace combined with weary; graceful oneAnaliyah#2362 in the U.S.grace combined with ascentAnnalie#2363 in the U.S.grace and meadowAiko#2378 in the U.S.love + child; little loved oneAnora#2379 in the U.S.honor, graceAudriana#2380 in the U.S.noble strengthAvni#2381 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earthAerith#2400 in the U.S.character name, creative blend of earth and airAnyeli#2401 in the U.S.angel, divine messengerAsa#2402 in the U.S.healer, physicianAzeneth#2403 in the U.S.belonging to Neith, gift of the goddess NeithAdora#2426 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, gloriousAeris#2427 in the U.S.alternate spelling of Aerith, earth+air creative coinageAlyana#2428 in the U.S.exalted, noble of GodAmour#2429 in the U.S.love, romantic loveAnjali#2430 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutationAnnalisa#2431 in the U.S.grace combined with pledged to GodAnnemarie#2432 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the seaAnnmarie#2433 in the U.S.grace and belovedAnvika#2434 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthAseel#2435 in the U.S.pure, original, of noble originAzariyah#2436 in the U.S.God has helped, Yahweh has helpedAlayla#2479 in the U.S.nightAlyza#2480 in the U.S.joyful, joyAnnalia#2481 in the U.S.grace, favor (elaboration of Anna)Amore#2499 in the U.S.Love.Amyah#2500 in the U.S.modern coined name; an invented respelling without an established traditional meaningAsher#2501 in the U.S.Happy, blessedAsra#2502 in the U.S.to travel by nightAuden#2503 in the U.S.old friendAvigail#2504 in the U.S.my father's joyAli#2524 in the U.S.Short form of Alice, Alison or Alexandra.Averly#2525 in the U.S.modern coined name; a contemporary blend, no fixed traditional meaningAyda#2526 in the U.S.returning, visitorAbrielle#2553 in the U.S.God is my strengthAngeli#2554 in the U.S.angel, messengerAniston#2555 in the U.S.from a surname; popularized as a given name via Jennifer AnistonAnny#2573 in the U.S.Diminutive of Anne; ultimately Hebrew Hannah 'grace, favor.'Arina#2574 in the U.S.PeaceAvia#2575 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh.Aja#2594 in the U.S.GoatAlahni#2595 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Alani; no established traditional meaningAleigha#2596 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAleyda#2597 in the U.S.noble kind, of noble sortAnia#2598 in the U.S.Favour, graceAsees#2599 in the U.S.blessing, benedictionAarohi#2629 in the U.S.ascending; rising musical scaleAjooni#2630 in the U.S.without birth, unborn; immortalAdelyne#2648 in the U.S.nobleAlethea#2649 in the U.S.truthAlyah#2650 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAmairani#2651 in the U.S.Meaning unclear; a Spanish/Mexican name popularized by a telenovela actress, with conflicting uAnalie#2652 in the U.S.Variant of Annelie; grace (Anna) plus diminutive.Anastacia#2653 in the U.S.ResurrectionAniah#2654 in the U.S.modern coined name; a contemporary respelling without a fixed inherited meaningAnissa#2655 in the U.S.Friendly, friendAntonela#2656 in the U.S.praiseworthy / priceless (diminutive of Antonia)Athaliah#2657 in the U.S.Yahweh is exaltedAzeira#2658 in the U.S.Modern invented name; no established traditional meaningAzra#2659 in the U.S.Virgin, maidenAela#2688 in the U.S.angelAmaryllis#2689 in the U.S.to sparkle, shineAcacia#2711 in the U.S.thorn, point (the acacia tree)Annistyn#2712 in the U.S.Annie's townArha#2713 in the U.S.worthy, deservingAveah#2714 in the U.S.Modern invented name; an elaborated spelling of Ava/AviaAzhani#2715 in the U.S.no reliable established meaningAaralyn#2740 in the U.S.High mountainAleida#2741 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityAlwilda#2742 in the U.S.Alwilda is a form of Alvilda or Alfhild, from the Old Norse elements alfr, 'elf', and hildr, 'bAlyanna#2742 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAnaliah#2743 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAnnalynn#2744 in the U.S.Favour, graceAster#2745 in the U.S.StarAtalia#2746 in the U.S. Yahweh is exaltedAnabelle#2766 in the U.S.BeautifulAnnaleah#2767 in the U.S.Favour, graceArlie#2768 in the U.S.Origin uncertainArzoi#2769 in the U.S.Petition, supplication, requestAdella#2791 in the U.S.NobleAlaura#2792 in the U.S.LaurelAmarie#2793 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who buildsAtarah#2794 in the U.S.CrownAdalyne#2812 in the U.S.NobleAdaya#2813 in the U.S. Yahweh has adornedAlaa#2814 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAnthonella#2815 in the U.S.FlowerAruna#2816 in the U.S.Reddish brown, dawnAvaleigh#2817 in the U.S.Clearing

Boy Names

Aman#2206 in the U.S.Peace, tranquilityAmadeo#2229 in the U.S.beloved of GodAmaris#2230 in the U.S.promised by GodAndrei#2231 in the U.S.strong, manlyAngad#2232 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of GodAstro#2233 in the U.S.starAmirion#2254 in the U.S.prince of lightAsaad#2255 in the U.S.happier, more fortunateAustyn#2256 in the U.S.venerable, greatAyoub#2280 in the U.S.the persecuted, patientAdvaith#2303 in the U.S.non-dual, uniqueAmeen#2304 in the U.S.faithful, trustworthyAthan#2305 in the U.S.immortalAidyn#2333 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one; Y-spelling variant of Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (diminutive of AoAj#2334 in the U.S.Initials A.J., typically standing for a combination of names beginning with A and J — most commArmoni#2335 in the U.S.Harmony; my palace; from Italian armonia (harmony, musical agreement) or Hebrew Armoni (my palaAshvik#2336 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (relAvian#2337 in the U.S.Of birds; birdlike; from Latin avis (bird) + the adjectival suffix -an; the adjective 'avian' mAayansh#2362 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (pAdair#2363 in the U.S.Oak ford; from Scottish/Irish Gaelic Ath Dara (ford of the oak tree)Alastair#2364 in the U.S.Defender of men; Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/Amaru#2365 in the U.S.Serpent; divine serpent; from Quechua amaru (a large mythological serpent associated with waterAyven#2366 in the U.S.modern invented name blending the sounds of Aiden and Evan, first recorded in U.S. usage aroundArya#2388 in the U.S.Noble; honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan people — a positive cuAbdullahi#2415 in the U.S.Servant of God; slave of Allah; Somali form of Abdullah (Arabic: abd Allah — servant/slave of GAbe#2416 in the U.S.Father of many nations; English short form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + raham:Amon#2417 in the U.S.Hidden; faithful; the Egyptian god of creation and fertility; from Coptic/Egyptian Amun (hiddenArlin#2418 in the U.S.Pledge; oath; a variant of Arlen or Arlene, from German/Irish Arlin (eagle land) or from CelticAjay#2435 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be Alexandro#2436 in the U.S.Defender of men; Spanish/Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend +Alphonse#2437 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (adaAhmari#2469 in the U.S.Red; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)Aleksandr#2470 in the U.S.Defender of men; the Slavic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend + anerAvyay#2471 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay Advait#2497 in the U.S.non-dual, one without a secondAhsan#2498 in the U.S.best, most beautiful, most excellentAkira#2499 in the U.S.BrightArion#2500 in the U.S.better, stronger, worthierAceyn#2521 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningAbdulaziz#2546 in the U.S.Servant of the powerfulAbhiram#2547 in the U.S.pleasing, delightful, charmingAedan#2548 in the U.S.'Little fire'; diminutive of Áed ('fire').Akram#2549 in the U.S.Most generousAlen#2550 in the U.S.Form of Alan (meaning debated: 'little rock' or 'harmony').Amauri#2551 in the U.S.Unceasing, vigorous, braveAntoni#2552 in the U.S.FlowerAntwan#2553 in the U.S.FlowerArius#2554 in the U.S.of Ares; warlikeAllister#2589 in the U.S.defender of manAndrey#2590 in the U.S.Manly, masculineAsani#2591 in the U.S.rebelliousAvyukt#2592 in the U.S.'Unmanifest' / 'one who is clear (as crystal)'; an epithet of Krishna/the unmanifest Absolute.Aycen#2593 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Aiden ('fire').Abubakar#2627 in the U.S.Father ofAmazi#2628 in the U.S.Origin uncertain; competing unverified claimsArhaan#2629 in the U.S.commonly glossed 'ruler/king' but etymology is disputedArin#2630 in the U.S.exalted, mountain (from Aaron); or 'from Ireland' (from Erin)Abdirahman#2665 in the U.S.servant of the Most MercifulAshur#2666 in the U.S.name of the Assyrian national god / city AssurAveer#2667 in the U.S.intended as 'brave, hero'Ayyub#2668 in the U.S.Persecuted, hatedAadi#2705 in the U.S.beginning, first, originAero#2706 in the U.S.air, of the skyAnanias#2707 in the U.S.Yahweh is graciousAadvik#2741 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAcen#2742 in the U.S.Of the nameAhron#2743 in the U.S.High mountainAlexei#2744 in the U.S.HelperArlan#2745 in the U.S.Male dog, predatorAbdallah#2780 in the U.S.Servant of Allah Ahad#2781 in the U.S.One, unique, matchlessAmarii#2782 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who buildsAnay#2783 in the U.S.GoatAsante#2784 in the U.S.Thank youAsiel#2785 in the U.S.Created by GodAster#2786 in the U.S.StarAzul#2787 in the U.S.Blue

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