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
Aariyah#3565 in the U.S.Double-a spelling in the Aaliyah/Ariah family — linked to Arabic aliyah, 'exalted', or Hebrew A▶Adali#3566 in the U.S.Short form of Adalia/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — popular in the Spanish-speaking wo▶Aislyn#3567 in the U.S.Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genre▶Ajla#3568 in the U.S.Moonlight, the halo around the moon; a Bosnian and Turkish name linked to Arabic-derived elemen▶Amyla#3569 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending Amy ('beloved') or Amelia with Myla/Mila — no single tradition▶Anabel#3570 in the U.S.Variant of Annabel — likely from Latin amabilis, 'lovable', reshaped in medieval Scotland — som▶Angelli#3571 in the U.S.Elaboration of Angel/Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel' — in an Italianate -elli s▶Angelly#3572 in the U.S.Y-styled elaboration of Angel/Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel' — favored in Lati▶Annaleia#3573 in the U.S.Modern compound of Anna — 'grace', from Hebrew Channah — with Leia/Leah, the matriarch name tra▶Avana#3574 in the U.S.Modern American elaboration of Ava — linked to Latin avis, 'bird', or Germanic roots — with the▶Almetta#3579 in the U.S.Almetta is an elaborated form of Almeta or Aletta, extended with the diminutive ending -etta. T▶Adalaide#3629 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of nob▶Aisley#3630 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ainsley ('one's own meadow') and Ashley/Aisling — the -sley reading as a Scotti▶Alaysha#3631 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound po▶Aleiah#3632 in the U.S.Variant of Aliyah/Aleah — Arabic 'exalted, sublime', and Hebrew 'ascent, going up' (as in aliya▶Alinna#3633 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Alina — a short form of Adelina ('noble') or a Slavic name linked to light▶Amaiya#3634 in the U.S.Variant of Amaya — Basque 'the end' (from the novel Amaya) or a Japanese reading 'night rain'▶Amna#3635 in the U.S.Safety, security, peace of mind; from Arabic amn, 'security' — also the name of the Prophet Muh▶Analucia#3636 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Channah) and Lucia ('light', from Latin lux)▶Anasofia#3637 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Channah) and Sofia ('wisdom', from Greek sophia)▶Arianne#3638 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legend▶Arwyn#3639 in the U.S.From Welsh elements including arwyl/ar and gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed'; also echoing Tolkien's▶Aubrianna#3640 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)▶Aytana#3641 in the U.S.Variant of Aitana, the name of a mountain in Valencia, Spain, popularized by poet Rafael Albert▶Aahana#3685 in the U.S.Inner light, the first rays of the morning sun; from Sanskrit, a modern luminous name▶Adaiah#3686 in the U.S.From Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed/testified' — a biblical name▶Afton#3687 in the U.S.From the River Afton in Scotland, made famous by Robert Burns's poem; a place-and-surname name▶Aili#3688 in the U.S.Finnish and Sami form linked to Helga ('holy, blessed') or Adelaide ('noble'); a Nordic vintage▶Ainslee#3689 in the U.S.From Old English elements meaning 'one's own meadow/clearing' or 'hermitage wood'; a Scottish s▶Alizae#3690 in the U.S.Variant of Aliza ('joyful', Hebrew) or Alizé (French for the trade wind); a modern -ae spelling▶Allana#3691 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan — 'little rock' or 'harmony' — also echoing Irish a leanbh, 'child/darling'; d▶Alonna#3692 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna styling▶Ameliana#3693 in the U.S.Elaboration blending Amelia ('industrious, striving', Germanic) with the -iana ending of Emilia▶Annora#3694 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular form▶Arika#3695 in the U.S.Most readably a variant of Erika — feminine of Eric, 'eternal ruler' — also a melodic modern Ar▶Arvie#3712 in the U.S.As a girl's name Arvie is best read as an early-1900s pet form of longer Ar- names such as Arvi▶Adelaine#3746 in the U.S.Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'▶Ailee#3747 in the U.S.Spelling in the Eilidh/Aily family — the Scottish Gaelic Helen, 'light, torch' — also a K-pop s▶Allegra#3748 in the U.S.From Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminine▶Amryn#3749 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Am- opening (echoing Amara, Amelia) to the fashionable -ryn ending; ▶Anagha#3750 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'▶Anova#3751 in the U.S.Modern coinage building an A- opening onto Nova — Latin novus, 'new', the astronomer's 'new sta▶Aryiah#3752 in the U.S.Modern y-and-h spelling of Aria/Ariah — Italian aria, 'air, melody', or Hebrew ari, 'lion(ess)'▶Asani#3753 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ashani/asani, 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon); also reads as a modern melodic -ani▶Aviella#3754 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Aviel — Hebrew avi, 'my father', plus el, 'God' — 'my father is God'▶Alyene#3756 in the U.S.Alyene is best read as a modern American respelling and coinage in the family of Aileen, Arlene▶Aldea#3807 in the U.S.Aldea reads either as a feminine of the Germanic Aldo, from a root meaning 'old' and by extensi▶Adamaris#3809 in the U.S.Latino compound blending Ada/Adamar with maris, 'of the sea' (Latin) — popularly read 'noble of▶Alanie#3810 in the U.S.Variant of Alani/Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock, harmony'; Hawaiian alani is the orange▶Amariyah#3811 in the U.S.Feminine-styled form of biblical Amariah — 'Yahweh has said/promised' — riding the melodic -iya▶Anaisha#3812 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'special, unique' or 'without night/darkness' (a + nisha); not fi▶Arlee#3813 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'▶Aubreigh#3814 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favorite▶Augustine#3815 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus — diminutive of augustus, 'great, venerable' — the towering saint-philoso▶Azani#3816 in the U.S.Modern melodic name, most readably via biblical Azaniah, 'Yahweh has heard/listens'; also an -a▶Azelia#3817 in the U.S.Flower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); al▶Azyla#3818 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage, most readably an Az- styling of Ayla ('oak/moon-halo') or Isla ('island');▶Aarvi#3876 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, popularly glossed 'peace, calm'; not firmly attested in classical Sanskr▶Abigael#3877 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — King David's wise wife▶Abigaelle#3878 in the U.S.French form (Abigaëlle) of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'▶Aly#3879 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' r▶Amalie#3880 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'▶Amilah#3881 in the U.S.From Arabic amilah — feminine of amil, 'hopeful, full of hope' (also 'one who works/strives')▶Analeigha#3882 in the U.S.Ornate styling of Annalia/Analeigh — Anna ('grace') with a -leigha flourish; modern constructio▶Analeya#3883 in the U.S.Modern styling of Analia/Annaleah — Anna ('grace') plus a -leya finish; contemporary constructi▶Ariyana#3884 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Ariana — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' — the thread-bearing princess's l▶Ariyanna#3885 in the U.S.Double-n y-styled spelling of Arianna — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy'▶Audrie#3886 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Audrey — Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength'▶Aasiyah#3949 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Asiya — the righteous wife of Pharaoh who raised Moses; read as 'one who h▶Abbigail#3950 in the U.S.Double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby bui▶Ahri#3951 in the U.S.Popularized by Ahri, the nine-tailed fox of League of Legends (Korean-styled); no firm traditio▶Aissatou#3952 in the U.S.Fulani/West African form of Aisha — 'alive, living, prosperous' — the Prophet's beloved wife's ▶Alayia#3953 in the U.S.Modern styling in the Aaliyah/Alaya family — Arabic aliyy, 'exalted, lofty'▶Amariana#3954 in the U.S.Modern elaboration joining Amari (the 'grace'-echo favorite) to the -ana finish; no single fixe▶Anessa#3955 in the U.S.Modern name in the Vanessa/Anissa sound family — also read as an Anna ('grace') elaboration; ro▶Annastasia#3956 in the U.S.Double-n styling of Anastasia — Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' — with Anna spelled out in fron▶Auria#3957 in the U.S.From Latin aurum/aurea, 'gold, golden' — a medieval saint's name in the Aurelia family▶Avelyn#3958 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fi▶Avira#3959 in the U.S.Modern name — readable via Aramaic avira, 'air, atmosphere', Hebrew Avi- names, or vira, 'brave▶Adalind#4028 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'nobl▶Ahsoka#4029 in the U.S.From Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; gloss in▶Ailah#4030 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic 'aila, 'family', and to Scottish/Finnish Aila ('from the strong place'/'bringe▶Aislin#4031 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-name▶Allure#4032 in the U.S.From the English/French word allure, 'charm, fascinating attraction' (from French alurer, 'to a▶Ameliah#4033 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'▶Amylah#4034 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amy ('beloved') and the -ylah ending; construction informal▶Annalyn#4035 in the U.S.Blend of Anna — Hebrew 'grace, favor' — with the -lyn ending (originally Welsh 'lake')▶Anyelin#4036 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Angeline/Angelina — Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel'▶Avalina#4037 in the U.S.Elaboration of Ava/Avelina — variously 'desired, life', or Latin avis, 'bird'; routes layered▶Anniebell#4064 in the U.S.Anniebell joins Annie, the affectionate short form of Anne, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' ▶Aune#4101 in the U.S.Aune is a traditional Finnish girls' name, generally understood as a Finnish form connected to ▶Acadia#4105 in the U.S.From Acadia — the historic region of eastern Canada/Maine; tied to Arcadia, the Greek pastoral ▶Adalet#4106 in the U.S.From Turkish adalet (Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'▶Adelle#4107 in the U.S.-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'▶Adrielle#4108 in the U.S.Feminine of Adriel — Hebrew Adri'el, 'flock of God' or 'God is my helper'▶Alanys#4109 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan (Celtic, 'little rock' or 'harmony') in a Latino -ys styling; routes layered▶Aleeyah#4110 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Aaliyah — Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, lofty, sublime'▶Aletta#4111 in the U.S.From Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layere▶Amiliana#4112 in the U.S.Elaboration blending Amelia/Emiliana — Latin Aemiliana, 'rival, eager, industrious'▶Aniela#4113 in the U.S.Polish form of Angela — Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel'▶Ashlee#4114 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Ashley — Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'▶Asteria#4115 in the U.S.From Greek aster, 'star' — Asteria, a Titan goddess of falling stars and night oracles▶Azarah#4116 in the U.S.Linked to Hebrew azar, 'help, aid' (as in Azariah), in a soft -ah styling; routes layered▶Aziah#4117 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing Azaiah/Uzziah ('my strength is God'); construction i▶Aaryn#4184 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling linked to Aaron ('high, exalted') and Erin ('Ireland'); routes layered▶Adelita#4185 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Adela — Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'little noble one'▶Ailanys#4186 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Ailani (Hawaiian 'chief, sky') with a -ys ending; no single fixed▶
Boy Names
Ahnaf#3514 in the U.S.Upright, righteous, true monotheist; from Arabic hanif/ahnaf — also borne by a celebrated early▶Akaay#3515 in the U.S.From Turkish ak, 'white, bright, pure', plus ay, 'moon' — 'bright moon, moonlight'▶Alam#3516 in the U.S.From Arabic alam, 'world, universe' — and a near-homophone alam, 'banner, flag, distinguishing ▶Asier#3517 in the U.S.From Basque hasier(a), 'the beginning'; a modern Basque name popularized by literature▶Auguste#3518 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'▶Ayrton#3519 in the U.S.From an English/Scottish surname and place-name, 'settlement on the river Ayr'; made famous by ▶Azel#3520 in the U.S.From Hebrew Atsel, 'noble, reserved' or 'he who is set apart'; a minor biblical name▶Ahti#3551 in the U.S.From the Finnish Ahti, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the sea, lakes, water, and fish▶Abrar#3589 in the U.S.The virtuous, righteous, dutiful ones; from Arabic abrar, the plural of barr — those devoted to▶Adhrit#3590 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — glossed 'one held with respect/esteem' or 'the supporter, sustainer'; a modern ▶Agasthya#3591 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya — a great Vedic sage; the name is linked to 'one who humbled the mountain▶Amere#3592 in the U.S.Modern American name echoing Amir ('prince, commander', Arabic) and Amari; an -ere styled coina▶Amiel#3593 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ammiel, 'God of my people' or 'my people belong to God'; a biblical name▶Amilio#3594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival, emulating, eager'▶Aran#3595 in the U.S.From the Aran Islands of Ireland (Irish Árainn, 'kidney-shaped ridge'); also a biblical Aran; a▶Arbor#3596 in the U.S.From the English word arbor — Latin arbor, 'tree' — a leafy garden bower; a modern nature word-▶Arhan#3597 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — a being who has conquered inner enemies, rever▶Arkan#3598 in the U.S.From Arabic arkan, 'pillars, foundations, essential elements' — the plural of rukn; the pillars▶Armand#3599 in the U.S.French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'▶Ashar#3600 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'wise, intelligent' or linked to a root for 'good tidings/perception'; ▶Asir#3601 in the U.S.From Arabic asir, 'captivating, one who takes captive (the heart)'; also a place-name (Asir reg▶Ayson#3602 in the U.S.Modern coinage — readable as an Ay-/-son name in the Mason/Jayson family, or a respelling of Ay▶Azure#3603 in the U.S.From the English/French word azure — ultimately Persian lazward, the blue stone lapis lazuli — ▶Abbott#3680 in the U.S.From the English surname Abbott — 'father, head of a monastery' — ultimately from Aramaic abba,▶Ajax#3681 in the U.S.From Greek Aias (Latin Ajax) — possibly linked to 'of the earth' or 'eagle' — the giant warrior▶Akash#3682 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akasha, 'sky, open space, the ether' — one of the five classical elements▶Akoa#3683 in the U.S.Rare modern name, plausibly echoing Hawaiian Koa ('warrior; the koa tree') with an a- prefix; n▶Alasdair#3684 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander — Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people'▶Arnoldo#3685 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'e▶Arslan#3686 in the U.S.From Turkic arslan/aslan, 'lion' — a symbol of courage and kingship; borne by the Seljuk sultan▶Asaph#3687 in the U.S.From Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'; a Levite musician and psalmist in the Bible▶Ason#3688 in the U.S.Rare modern name — readable as a clipped Jason/Mason or an A-/-son coinage; not firmly document▶Auggie#3689 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'▶Aurelian#3690 in the U.S.From Latin Aurelianus — aureus, 'golden' — borne by a great Roman emperor, Aurelian; the mascul▶Azazel#3691 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azazel — the wilderness/'scapegoat' of the Yom Kippur ritual in Leviticus; meaning ▶Aloys#3700 in the U.S.Aloys is a German and Latinized short form of Aloysius, itself a Latin rendering of the Occitan▶Atwell#3713 in the U.S.Atwell is an English surname turned given name, a locative name meaning 'at the well' or 'dwell▶Azende#3715 in the U.S.Azende has no documented fixed etymology; its sound recalls the wave of African-inspired invent▶Adelard#3735 in the U.S.Adelard is a Germanic name from adal ('noble') and hard ('brave, hardy, strong'), giving 'noble▶Athel#3772 in the U.S.Athel comes from the Old English word aethel ('noble'), the element that opens names like Ethel▶Aahil#3777 in the U.S.From Arabic — commonly glossed 'prince, great king/emperor' — a modern double-a favorite▶Abimael#3778 in the U.S.From Hebrew Abimael — 'my father is God' or 'a father (sent) from God' — a Genesis genealogy na▶Ahil#3779 in the U.S.Single-a form of Aahil — glossed 'prince, great ruler'; classical attestation thin▶Airam#3780 in the U.S.Maria spelled backwards — a Canary Islands tradition; sometimes claimed as Guanche; routes deba▶Aldric#3781 in the U.S.From Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'wise old ruler'; a Frankish saint's name▶Alston#3782 in the U.S.From Old English place/surname — 'Aelfstan's town' (elf-stone) or 'noble stone' readings▶Anhad#3783 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit anahata/anhad — 'unstruck (celestial) sound, boundless' — the mystic musi▶Arnav#3784 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea, flood' — vastness as a name▶Atlus#3785 in the U.S.U-styled spelling of Atlas — the Titan who bears the sky ('to endure/carry'); also a game-studi▶Avan#3786 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avana, 'protection, favor' — or the Celtic river-word afon/Avon; routes layered▶Avett#3787 in the U.S.From the surname Avett — Avis/Avery family lines ('bird' or elf-counsel readings) — Avett Broth▶Ayush#3788 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevity▶Amaury#3882 in the U.S.French form of Amalric — Gothic amal, 'work/vigor', plus ric, 'ruler' — crusader-king pedigree▶Antonino#3883 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweet▶Archivaldo#3884 in the U.S.Spanish form of Archibald — Germanic ercan, 'genuine', plus bald, 'bold'▶Art#3885 in the U.S.Clip of Arthur — Celtic 'bear' readings — also Irish Art, 'bear', a high-king name, and the cre▶Ashley#3886 in the U.S.Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow' — Gone with the Wind's gentleman, originally male▶Atlee#3887 in the U.S.From Old English aet leah, 'at the meadow/clearing' — Amish-favored, PM-surnamed▶Avenir#3888 in the U.S.From French avenir, 'the future' — also Russian Avenir, from the legendary king in the Barlaam ▶Axtyn#3889 in the U.S.Y-styled Axton — Old English 'sword-stone settlement' readings — X-marked modern▶Aavyan#3975 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thin▶Albie#3976 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layered▶Andry#3977 in the U.S.Latino short form of Andres/Andre — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'▶Aous#3978 in the U.S.From Arabic Aws, 'gift, compensation' (and an old word for 'wolf'); a tribe of early Medina▶Aquiles#3979 in the U.S.Spanish form of Achilles — the great Greek hero of the Iliad; etymology debated (perhaps 'grief▶Ariv#3980 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'king of wisdom' or linked to Tamil arivu, 'knowledge'; attes▶Arshan#3981 in the U.S.From Persian Arshan, 'strong, manly, a brave hero' — an ancient Achaemenid name▶Auston#3982 in the U.S.Au- spelling of Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, vene▶Axyl#3983 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Axel — Scandinavian form of Absalom, Hebrew 'father of peace'▶Azarion#3984 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azariah ('Yahweh has helped') with an -ion ending; construction informal▶Alvia#3986 in the U.S.Alvia is best explained as a variant of Alva or Alvin; Alvin comes from the Old English AElfwin▶Adolphe#3990 in the U.S.Adolphe is the French form of Adolph, from the Germanic Adalwolf, joining adal, 'noble', and wo▶Asberry#4003 in the U.S.Asberry is a variant of Asbury, an English surname from a place name meaning 'fort' or 'manor b▶Allard#4005 in the U.S.Allard comes from the Germanic Adelard, joining adal, 'noble,' to hard, 'brave' or 'hardy,' so ▶Aarin#4055 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength'▶Acyris#4056 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage — readable as an Osiris/Cyrus echo or its own creation; not firmly document▶Adham#4057 in the U.S.From Arabic adham, 'black, dark' — borne by the Sufi saint Ibrahim ibn Adham▶Adir#4058 in the U.S.From Hebrew adir, 'mighty, majestic, noble, magnificent'▶Adyan#4059 in the U.S.From Arabic adyan, 'religions, faiths' (plural of din); also a modern -yan coinage; routes laye▶Akio#4060 in the U.S.From Japanese aki, 'bright, autumn, glorious', plus o, 'man' — 'bright/glorious man'▶Aleksandar#4061 in the U.S.Slavic form of Alexander — Greek alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the peop▶Alexios#4062 in the U.S.From Greek alexein, 'to defend, help' — borne by Byzantine emperors▶Altair#4063 in the U.S.From Arabic al-ta'ir, 'the flying one, the bird/eagle' — the brightest star in Aquila▶Ameir#4064 in the U.S.-ei- spelling of Amir — Arabic, 'prince, commander, ruler'▶Amiris#4065 in the U.S.Modern coinage extending Amir ('prince, commander') with an -is ending; no single fixed root▶Antwon#4066 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Antoine/Antwan — French Antoine from Roman Antonius, traditionally 'pricel▶Aryav#4067 in the U.S.Modern Indian name from Sanskrit arya, 'noble', often glossed 'king of kings'; attestation vari▶Asaf#4068 in the U.S.From Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector' — a Levite musician and psalmist▶Ashten#4069 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ashton — Old English aesc-tun, 'ash-tree settlement/town'▶Astor#4070 in the U.S.From a surname linked to Occitan astur, 'hawk', with an echo of 'star' (Latin astrum); routes l▶Azarius#4071 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azariah ('Yahweh has helped') with a Latin -ius ending; construction inf▶Aasir#4184 in the U.S.From Arabic asir, 'captivating, fascinating; one who takes captive (the heart)'▶Advay#4185 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advaya, 'non-dual, one without a second; unique' — a key concept in Vedanta▶