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
Adrian#2845 in the U.S.From Hadria▶Ameena#2846 in the U.S.Safe, secure▶Aayla#2877 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Abriella#2878 in the U.S.Elf▶Alize#2879 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobility▶Alyse#2880 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobility▶Amayra#2881 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Antoinette#2882 in the U.S.Flower▶Audrianna#2883 in the U.S.Holy, saintly▶Ayzel#2884 in the U.S.Pure moon▶Adaia#2917 in the U.S. Yahweh has adorned▶Aleen#2918 in the U.S.Noble▶Ami#2919 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Analee#2920 in the U.S.Favour, grace▶Analy#2921 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Anayra#2922 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Aven#2923 in the U.S.Beauty, appearance, form▶Aziza#2924 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, beloved▶Alanii#2962 in the U.S.Orange (tree or fruit)▶Aletheia#2963 in the U.S.Truth▶Aloura#2964 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Austen#2965 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Avie#2966 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Ayvah#2967 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Adilyn#3009 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of ▶Ahlam#3010 in the U.S.From Arabic ahlam (أحلام), the plural of hulm (dream); meaning 'dreams' or 'pleasant dreams and▶Amyrah#3011 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amira (أميرة), from Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; the femini▶Anela#3012 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God'; also a Czech/Slovak diminutive ▶Annia#3013 in the U.S.Derived from the Latin gens name Annia (a Roman clan name) or as a variant of Anna, from Hebrew▶Auriella#3014 in the U.S.Modern created name from Latin aurum (gold) + -ella (diminutive suffix); 'little golden one' or▶Avalee#3015 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ava (from Hebrew Chava: life, or Latin avis: bird) and Lee (Old English: woodla▶Azlynn#3016 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining Az- (possibly from Aztec, azure, or names like Azalea) with the We▶Allida#3037 in the U.S.Allida is a spelling of Alida, a short form of Adelaide and Adelheid built on the Germanic adal▶Aayat#3040 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifi▶Adria#3041 in the U.S.From Latin 'Hadria,' the Roman city in northeastern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Se▶Aeliana#3042 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Aelianus, derived from the gens Aelia and related to the▶Aicha#3043 in the U.S.North African/French spelling of Aisha (عائشة), from the Arabic root 'ayisha,' meaning 'alive,'▶Airis#3044 in the U.S.Variant of Iris, from Greek 'iris' (ἶρις), meaning 'rainbow.' In Greek mythology, Iris was the ▶Amity#3045 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), ▶Adaly#3072 in the U.S.Noble one; derived from the Germanic root adal meaning noble▶Adleigh#3073 in the U.S.Noble meadow or noble wood clearing; from Old English adel and leah▶Analaya#3074 in the U.S.Grace; derived from Ana (a form of Hannah, meaning grace or favour) with a melodic modern suffi▶Angelie#3075 in the U.S.Messenger of God; angelic being; from Greek angelos meaning messenger▶Augusta#3076 in the U.S.Great, venerable, majestic; feminine form of Augustus, the title of Roman emperors▶Aaliya#3110 in the U.S.High, exalted, or sublime; feminine form of the Arabic Ali meaning high or elevated, related to▶Aella#3111 in the U.S.Whirlwind or storm wind; from ancient Greek aella meaning whirlwind, borne by an Amazon warrior▶Aine#3112 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of a▶Airam#3113 in the U.S.Maria spelled backwards; a name originating in the Canary Islands of Spain, created as a revers▶Aizal#3114 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to ▶Alea#3115 in the U.S.High or exalted, from Arabic aliya meaning high, ascending; also related to the Latin alea mean▶Ara#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shinin▶Ariany#3117 in the U.S.Most holy or very holy, from the Welsh Arianrhod or related to the Welsh ariant meaning silver;▶Asya#3118 in the U.S.Sunrise or the east, from Turkish and Hebrew Asia; also a Russian diminutive of Anastasia meani▶Ayelen#3119 in the U.S.Joy, happiness, or the one who is always smiling; from the Mapuche language of Argentina and Ch▶Albie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its ▶Ader#3156 in the U.S.Ader is a rare name from around the turn of the twentieth century whose origin is unclear. The ▶Arlayne#3162 in the U.S.Arlayne is an ornamented spelling of Arlene, whose origin is genuinely uncertain. It may be a s▶Aleina#3164 in the U.S.Variant of Alena, a Slavic short form of Helena, from Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'shinin▶Alorah#3165 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-r▶Annamarie#3166 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew 'hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favour') and Marie (French form ▶Astra#3167 in the U.S.From Latin and Greek 'astra', the plural of 'astrum/astron', meaning 'star'. Used as a feminine▶Ayala#3168 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ayalah', meaning 'doe' or 'female deer', a symbol of grace and swiftness; the masc▶Aalayah#3211 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aaliyah, from Arabic 'Aliya (عالية), meaning 'high', 'exalted', ▶Alona#3212 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symb▶Amarachi#3213 in the U.S.From Igbo Amara Chi, meaning 'grace of God' or 'God's grace'; amara means 'grace, favour, or ki▶Amoni#3214 in the U.S.Derived from Amun or Amon, the ancient Egyptian god whose name means 'the hidden one'; also rel▶Anaiyah#3215 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh h▶Aniylah#3216 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with H▶Aralynn#3217 in the U.S.Modern compound name blending Ara (from Germanic ara, meaning eagle) and Lynn (from Old English▶Avelina#3218 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly me▶Avielle#3219 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (fem▶Arbadella#3224 in the U.S.Arbadella appears to be a decorative early-twentieth-century coinage with no single documented ▶Ainhara#3263 in the U.S.Swallow, the migratory bird; a variant of Basque Ainara, from enara▶Aitanna#3264 in the U.S.Variant of Aitana, the name of a mountain in Valencia, Spain, adopted as a girl's name▶Aloni#3265 in the U.S.My oak; from Hebrew alon, 'oak tree'▶Anja#3266 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew Ch▶Aradhya#3267 in the U.S.Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhya▶Agena#3268 in the U.S.Agena reads most naturally as an A- opening joined to Gena, itself a short form of names like R▶Arantza#3268 in the U.S.Thornbush; short form of Arantzazu, the Basque shrine where the Virgin Mary appeared on a thorn▶Arelys#3269 in the U.S.Modern coinage from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, a variant of Arelis, of uncertain formation▶Auri#3270 in the U.S.Golden; associated with Latin aurum, 'gold', and used as a short form of Aurora and Aurelia▶Avyana#3271 in the U.S.Modern American elaboration of Ava — itself linked to Latin avis, 'bird', or Germanic roots — w▶Azayla#3272 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the sound of the azalea flower with the trend name Zayla▶Azaylie#3273 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the azalea-and-Zayla sound with the popular -lie ending▶Adalynne#3320 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'▶Adlee#3321 in the U.S.Modern girls' spelling of Adley, often linked to a Hebrew name meaning 'just, fair' or to an En▶Aiya#3322 in the U.S.Variant of Aya, a Hebrew name meaning 'bird' or 'falcon'▶Aleksandra#3323 in the U.S.Defender of mankind; Slavic and Scandinavian spelling of Alexandra, feminine of Greek Alexandro▶Alysha#3324 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic Adalheidis▶Amaiah#3325 in the U.S.Variant of Amaya/Amaia, the Basque name meaning 'the end'▶Amairany#3326 in the U.S.Modern Mexican coinage, a spelling of Amairani, of uncertain formation — popular accounts conne▶Amen#3327 in the U.S.So be it, truly, certainly; the Hebrew affirmation that closes prayers across three faiths, use▶Amori#3328 in the U.S.Modern American name drawing on Latin amor, 'love', styled with the melodic -i ending▶Aralyn#3329 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Ara — a name linked to an Armenian legendary king and a constellation,▶Arisha#3330 in the U.S.Peace; Russian diminutive of Arina, the folk form of Irina, from Greek Eirene▶Arrow#3331 in the U.S.The projectile shot from a bow; an English word name connoting swiftness, direction, and purpos▶Atzi#3332 in the U.S.Rain or water; a modern Mexican name from Nahuatl, linked to atl, 'water', and commonly glossed▶Audree#3333 in the U.S.Noble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English Æthelthryth▶Aurielle#3334 in the U.S.Golden; French-styled elaboration of Auriel and Aurelia, from Latin aureus, 'golden'▶Avarie#3335 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Avery, an English surname from the Norman French form of Alfred, 'elf co▶Alysson#3379 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'n▶Amaiyah#3380 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Amaya/Amaia, the Basque name meaning 'the end'▶Anaiya#3381 in the U.S.Variant of Anaya, commonly linked to Arabic inayah, 'care, concern, protection'▶Angeles#3382 in the U.S.Angels; from the Spanish Marian name María de los Ángeles, 'Mary of the Angels', ultimately Gre▶Arzoyi#3383 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; most plausibly related to Persian and Pashto arzu/arzo, 'wish, hope, longi▶Atara#3384 in the U.S.Crown, diadem; from Hebrew atarah▶Atley#3385 in the U.S.At the wood or clearing; from an English surname for someone who lived 'at the leah' — the mead▶Aylany#3386 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leade▶Azaleah#3387 in the U.S.The azalea flower — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' — with the -ah ending of biblical names▶Aziya#3388 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic ▶Afnan#3439 in the U.S.Spreading branches, boughs of trees; a Quranic word describing the gardens of paradise▶Ailen#3440 in the U.S.Glowing ember, hot coal; from Mapudungun, a popular Indigenous-rooted name in Argentina (often ▶Amada#3441 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amata▶Anaelle#3442 in the U.S.French and Breton elaboration of Anne — Hebrew Channah, 'grace' — with the -elle/-aël ending of▶Anamaria#3443 in the U.S.Compound of Anna, 'grace', and Maria, the great matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'▶Ariani#3444 in the U.S.Variant of Ariana/Arianna, from Ariadne, Greek for 'most holy'▶Aveline#3445 in the U.S.Norman French diminutive of Germanic Avila, possibly from avi, an element sometimes glossed 'lo▶Avonlea#3446 in the U.S.Invented by L. M. Montgomery for Anne of Green Gables' village; readable as avon, the Celtic 'r▶Azucena#3447 in the U.S.White lily, Madonna lily; from Spanish azucena, borrowed from Arabic as-susana▶Abeeha#3502 in the U.S.Her father (the one resembling her father); an Arabic title of Fatimah az-Zahra, called Umm Abe▶Adelin#3503 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole Ada▶Adhya#3504 in the U.S.First, primeval, foremost; from Sanskrit adya — an epithet of the goddess Adya Shakti, the prim▶Alyce#3505 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early tw▶Analeigh#3506 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Ana — 'grace', from Hebrew Channah — with -leigh, 'meadow clearing'▶Arlyn#3507 in the U.S.Modern American name read variously as a short Arlene/Marilyn, an -lyn blend, or a Hebrew-influ▶
Boy Names
Ariyan#2827 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Aylan#2828 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Abdias#2867 in the U.S.Servant of Yahweh ▶Adem#2868 in the U.S.Man▶Amadou#2869 in the U.S.Most commendable, most praiseworthy▶Anwar#2870 in the U.S.Brighter, more luminous▶Aramis#2871 in the U.S.Valley▶Audie#2872 in the U.S.Holy, saintly▶Azekiel#2873 in the U.S.God will strengthen▶Aceson#2907 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Abdoulaye#2943 in the U.S.Servant of Allah ▶Abelardo#2944 in the U.S.Breath▶Aeson#2945 in the U.S.Healer▶Asta#2946 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Avyukth#2947 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Amelio#2989 in the U.S.Hardworking or industrious; an Italian and Spanish masculine form related to Amelia, from the G▶Amire#2990 in the U.S.Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prin▶Arath#2991 in the U.S.Possibly from Aramaic or a Spanish surname-derived given name; the meaning may relate to plowin▶Asim#2992 in the U.S.Protector or guardian; from the Arabic root asama meaning to protect or guard▶Aarvik#3036 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle bay' or 'river bay,' from Old Norse arn/á and vík▶Abhay#3037 in the U.S.Fearless; free from fear▶Alim#3038 in the U.S.Knowledgeable, learned, all-knowing▶Aviraj#3039 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant ruler▶Aviv#3040 in the U.S.Spring; springtime; freshness and renewal▶Azarias#3041 in the U.S.God has helped; the Lord is my helper▶Abdulloh#3093 in the U.S.Central Asian (Uzbek, Tajik) spelling variant of Abdullah, from Arabic abd (servant) and Allah ▶Abdurrahman#3094 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Abd al-Rahman, a compound of 'abd (servant, worshipper) and al-Rahman (the Most Me▶Amay#3095 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), m▶Aras#3096 in the U.S.Primarily from Kurdish aras meaning eagle, and also the name of the Araxes River (called Aras i▶Arsen#3097 in the U.S.From Greek Arsenios, derived from arsen (male, virile, strong), used as a given name in Greek, ▶Abriel#3149 in the U.S.Modern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (Go▶Adel#3150 in the U.S.Arabic name meaning 'just' or 'fair', from the root adl (justice); also functions as a short fo▶Adil#3151 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root a-d-l (to be just, to act fairly), meaning 'just', 'righteous', or 'e▶Alp#3152 in the U.S.Old Turkic word meaning 'brave', 'heroic', or 'valiant', used as a name and honorific title for▶Amai#3153 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/Zimbab▶Ammon#3154 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ammon, name of the son of Lot in the Bible and founder of the Ammonite people; ▶Arsh#3155 in the U.S.From Arabic arsh (عرش) meaning 'throne', specifically the Throne of God (Arsh Allah) in Islamic▶Artemio#3156 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Artemius, from Greek Artemios, meaning 'belonging to Artemis' or 'g▶Atom#3157 in the U.S.From Greek atomos meaning 'indivisible', from a- (not) + tomos (cut), referring to the smallest▶Avrum#3158 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Avraham (Abraham), from Hebrew Avraham meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'fathe▶Aahan#3206 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of day▶Adams#3207 in the U.S.Son of Adam; from the Hebrew adam meaning man formed from the earth▶Akil#3208 in the U.S.Intelligent, wise, one who reasons carefully▶Alain#3209 in the U.S.French form of Alan; from Breton Celtic, possibly meaning little rock or handsome▶Alexandros#3210 in the U.S.Defender of men, protector of the people▶Arch#3211 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely brave▶Ario#3212 in the U.S.Noble, of Aryan or noble lineage; related to Persian Arya meaning noble▶Avin#3213 in the U.S.Water spring, flowing water source; fresh running water▶Adi#3264 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexes▶Aldair#3265 in the U.S.Brazilian given name most plausibly formed from Germanic Aldo — 'old, wise, noble' — with the -▶Arik#3266 in the U.S.Israeli pet form of Ariel, 'lion of God'▶Arlow#3267 in the U.S.Variant of Arlo, a name of debated origin — likely from Edmund Spenser's poetic place name Arlo▶Augusto#3268 in the U.S.Great, venerable, majestic; Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Augustus, the title of Rom▶Aleister#3321 in the U.S.Variant of Alistair, the Scottish Alasdair — Alexander, Greek for 'defender of mankind'▶Armen#3322 in the U.S.Armenian — the people's own name worn as a personal name, linked to the legendary patriarch Ara▶Abir#3382 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'▶Aboubacar#3383 in the U.S.Francophone West African form of Abu Bakr — the first caliph, the Prophet's closest companion —▶Adonnis#3384 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Adonis, the beautiful youth of Greek myth, from Phoenician adon, 'lord'▶Adryan#3385 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' — the town that named the Adri▶Aire#3386 in the U.S.The element of air in romance-tinged spelling; also the River Aire of Yorkshire, a Celtic river▶Anias#3387 in the U.S.Modern variant most readably linked to Ananias — Hebrew Hananiah, 'Yahweh is gracious' — or to ▶Anibal#3388 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general's Phoenician name — 'Baal is ▶Arish#3389 in the U.S.Modern South Asian name (also spelled Aarish) with popular glosses including 'first ray of sunl▶Asai#3390 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', an▶Azan#3391 in the U.S.The Islamic call to prayer (adhan), recited five times daily from the minaret, used as a devoti▶Amais#3447 in the U.S.Most plausibly a variant of Amias/Amyas — an English name traditionally linked to Latin amatus,▶Amaziah#3448 in the U.S.Yahweh strengthens, the strength of the Lord; a king of Judah in the books of Kings and Chronic▶Ashwin#3449 in the U.S.Linked to the Ashvins — the Vedic twin horsemen of the dawn, divine healers — and to the Hindu ▶Avik#3450 in the U.S.Modern Bengali-Indian name with circulating glosses like 'fearless' and 'brave'; firm lexical d▶Avrumy#3451 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in Has▶Ayaansh#3452 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Ayaan — itself a recent favorite with glosses like 'gift of God'▶Ayaz#3453 in the U.S.Frost, dry cold, the clear cold night breeze; a Turkish-Persian name immortalized by Sultan Mah▶Azlaan#3454 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Azlan/Aslan — the Turkic word for 'lion' — popular in Pakistani and Malays▶Agam#3513 in the U.S.From Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred s▶Arvle#3513 in the U.S.Arvle is an early-twentieth-century American boy's name, most common in the rural South, whose ▶