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
Annastasia#3526 in the U.S.Double-n styling of Anastasia — Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' — with Anna spelled out in fronAyani#3527 in the U.S.From Yoruba Ayanniyi/Ayan (a praise/drum-deity element); also a modern -ani coinage echoing AyaAynara#3528 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ainara ('a swallow, the bird', Basque); construction layeredAzyla#3529 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage, most readably an Az- styling of Ayla ('oak/moon-halo') or Isla ('island');Adelin#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole AdaAissatou#3578 in the U.S.Fulani/West African form of Aisha — 'alive, living, prosperous' — the Prophet's beloved wife's Angeles#3579 in the U.S.Angels; from the Spanish Marian name María de los Ángeles, 'Mary of the Angels', ultimately GreAniylah#3580 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with HAviella#3581 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Aviel — Hebrew avi, 'my father', plus el, 'God' — 'my father is God'Avielle#3582 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (femAdrian#3645 in the U.S.From HadriaAlaiia#3646 in the U.S.Triple-i spelling of Alaia — Basque 'joyful, happy', also overlapping Aaliyah ('exalted'); routAlaura#3647 in the U.S.LaurelAlysson#3648 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nAmarii#3649 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amari — variously 'strength' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (an Amara echo), or 'moonAvaleigh#3650 in the U.S.ClearingAvelyn#3651 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fiAziya#3652 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic Azucena#3653 in the U.S.White lily, Madonna lily; from Spanish azucena, borrowed from Arabic as-susanaAahana#3712 in the U.S.Inner light, the first rays of the morning sun; from Sanskrit, a modern luminous nameAariyah#3713 in the U.S.Double-a spelling in the Aaliyah/Ariah family — linked to Arabic aliyah, 'exalted', or Hebrew AAdilyn#3714 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of Ailin#3715 in the U.S.From Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity'; also a Latina form of Aileen Aly#3716 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' rAmeliah#3717 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'Ammy#3718 in the U.S.-mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes lAnaiza#3719 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage (echoing Anais/Anaisa, a form of Anna, 'grace', and Aniza); no single fAnnamarie#3720 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew 'hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favour') and Marie (French form Annora#3721 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular formAubrianna#3722 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)Avina#3723 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; rouAbbigail#3780 in the U.S.Double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby buiAine#3781 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aAisling#3782 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' (a poetic genre where Ireland appears as a woman)Analee#3783 in the U.S.Favour, graceAnaleigh#3784 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Ana — 'grace', from Hebrew Channah — with -leigh, 'meadow clearing'Annia#3785 in the U.S.Derived from the Latin gens name Annia (a Roman clan name) or as a variant of Anna, from HebrewAtlee#3786 in the U.S.From an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood/clearing/meadow' — 'dweller at theAdelynne#3832 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Alanny#3833 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Alan-/Alana ('harmony') to a -nny ending; construction informalAlyce#3834 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early twAnagha#3835 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'Analaya#3836 in the U.S.Grace; derived from Ana (a form of Hannah, meaning grace or favour) with a melodic modern suffiAnslee#3837 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Ainsley/Ansley — from Old English, 'the hermitage clearing' or 'Aenne's meadow'Ashlee#3838 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Ashley — Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'Augustine#3839 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus — diminutive of augustus, 'great, venerable' — the towering saint-philosoAurielle#3840 in the U.S.Golden; French-styled elaboration of Auriel and Aurelia, from Latin aureus, 'golden'Adalena#3903 in the U.S.Modern blend of Adaline/Adela ('noble', Germanic) and Lena (a Helena/Magdalena short form, 'ligAdaleya#3904 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Adalia ('noble', Germanic; 'God is my refuge', Hebrew) and the -leya endiAdhira#3905 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'Adlee#3906 in the U.S.Modern girls' spelling of Adley, often linked to a Hebrew name meaning 'just, fair' or to an EnAlonna#3907 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna stylingAmalie#3908 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'Amen#3909 in the U.S.So be it, truly, certainly; the Hebrew affirmation that closes prayers across three faiths, useAnnalyn#3910 in the U.S.Blend of Anna — Hebrew 'grace, favor' — with the -lyn ending (originally Welsh 'lake')Ariany#3911 in the U.S.Most holy or very holy, from the Welsh Arianrhod or related to the Welsh ariant meaning silver;Aurelie#3912 in the U.S.French form of Aurelia — from Latin aureus, 'golden'Azani#3913 in the U.S.Modern melodic name, most readably via biblical Azaniah, 'Yahweh has heard/listens'; also an -aAbigaelle#3975 in the U.S.French form (Abigaëlle) of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'Adalet#3976 in the U.S.From Turkish adalet (Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'Ailanie#3977 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'Airi#3978 in the U.S.From Japanese ai, 'love', plus ri, 'jasmine/pear, village'; meaning depends on kanjiAllegra#3979 in the U.S.From Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminineAmely#3980 in the U.S.Spelling of Amelie/Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness; vigor'Amiria#3981 in the U.S.Maori form of Amelia/Maria (a transliteration), 'beloved; of the sea'; also echoes Arabic AmiraAmity#3982 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), An#3983 in the U.S.From Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace; apricot'; routes layeredAnaira#3984 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ana ('grace') to a -ira ending (Naira/Amira echoes); no single fixed rooAniela#3985 in the U.S.Polish form of Angela — Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel'Ansleigh#3986 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Ainsley/Ansley — Old English, 'a hermitage clearing/meadow' or 'Ann's meadowArlyn#3987 in the U.S.Modern American name read variously as a short Arlene/Marilyn, an -lyn blend, or a Hebrew-influArrow#3988 in the U.S.The projectile shot from a bow; an English word name connoting swiftness, direction, and purposAudree#3989 in the U.S.Noble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English ÆthelthrythAvacyn#3990 in the U.S.A coined name — Avacyn, the protective archangel of Magic: The Gathering; also a modern Ava + -Aytana#3991 in the U.S.Variant of Aitana, the name of a mountain in Valencia, Spain, popularized by poet Rafael AlbertAdaiah#4067 in the U.S.From Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed/testified' — a biblical nameAella#4068 in the U.S.Whirlwind or storm wind; from ancient Greek aella meaning whirlwind, borne by an Amazon warriorAili#4069 in the U.S.Finnish and Sami form linked to Helga ('holy, blessed') or Adelaide ('noble'); a Nordic vintageAlanys#4070 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan (Celtic, 'little rock' or 'harmony') in a Latino -ys styling; routes layeredAleysha#4071 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Aleisha — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via AliceAmaiyah#4072 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Amaya/Amaia, the Basque name meaning 'the end'Analisa#4073 in the U.S.Blend of Anna ('grace') and Lisa (short for Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'); a combination nameAnayra#4074 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAnja#4075 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew ChAnnaleah#4076 in the U.S.Favour, graceArha#4077 in the U.S.worthy, deservingAudrianna#4078 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyAveya#4079 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ava ('life; bird', Latin/Germanic) to an -eya ending; no single fixed roAdalynne#4172 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Aleiya#4173 in the U.S.A spelling of Aliyah — variously the Arabic 'exalted; sublime; high' and the Hebrew 'ascending;Alis#4174 in the U.S.Welsh (and Latina) spelling of Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Amairany#4175 in the U.S.Modern Mexican coinage, a spelling of Amairani, of uncertain formation — popular accounts conneAmrielle#4176 in the U.S.A modern name with an Am- opening (echoing Amara/Amira) and an -ielle/-elle ending (echoing theAnara#4177 in the U.S.From Kazakh/Persian anar, 'a pomegranate' (a symbol of fertility and abundance); also a modern Anessa#4178 in the U.S.Modern name in the Vanessa/Anissa sound family — also read as an Anna ('grace') elaboration; roAreen#4179 in the U.S.From Arabic, variously 'a mountain goat's lair; a den; a meadow'; also an Armenian name; used fArianne#4180 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendArin#4181 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layeredArlee#4182 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'Arley#4183 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood' (Old English); routes layereAthenea#4184 in the U.S.Spanish/elaborated spelling of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts (Avanni#4185 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avani, 'the earth', with a doubled-n styling; also a modern -anni coinage; routesAdeya#4265 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Adaya ('ornament/jewel of God', Hebrew) and Adia ('a gift', Swahili); routeAiya#4266 in the U.S.Variant of Aya, a Hebrew name meaning 'bird' or 'falcon'Alta#4267 in the U.S.From Latin/Spanish alta, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'Amariyah#4268 in the U.S.Feminine-styled form of biblical Amariah — 'Yahweh has said/promised' — riding the melodic -iyaAmylah#4269 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amy ('beloved') and the -ylah ending; construction informalAnabel#4270 in the U.S.Variant of Annabel — likely from Latin amabilis, 'lovable', reshaped in medieval Scotland — som
Boy Names
Ahti#3551 in the U.S.From the Finnish Ahti, of uncertain meaning; the Finnish god of the sea, lakes, water, and fishAdham#3583 in the U.S.From Arabic adham, 'black, dark' — borne by the Sufi saint Ibrahim ibn AdhamAmire#3584 in the U.S.Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prinAnirudh#3585 in the U.S.From Sanskrit aniruddha, 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless' — a grandson of KrishnaAudie#3586 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyAxtyn#3587 in the U.S.Y-styled Axton — Old English 'sword-stone settlement' readings — X-marked modernAbir#3658 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'Aedan#3659 in the U.S.'Little fire'; diminutive of Áed ('fire').Alegend#3660 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining A- to Legend ('a celebrated story/person', Latin legenda); no single fixAmay#3661 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), mAndry#3662 in the U.S.Latino short form of Andres/Andre — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'Aramis#3663 in the U.S.ValleyAsaph#3664 in the U.S.From Hebrew Asaf, 'gatherer, collector'; a Levite musician and psalmist in the BibleAshten#3665 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ashton — Old English aesc-tun, 'ash-tree settlement/town'Aureliano#3666 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Aurelian — from Latin aureus, 'golden' (from aurum, 'gold')Abisai#3757 in the U.S.Spanish form of Abishai — from Hebrew, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a biblicalAkaal#3758 in the U.S.A Sikh name from the Punjabi Akaal, 'the Timeless One; the Eternal; undying' - an attribute of Almir#3759 in the U.S.From Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader'; a Bosnian/Balkan name; also used Amilio#3760 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival, emulating, eager'Anhad#3761 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit anahata/anhad — 'unstruck (celestial) sound, boundless' — the mystic musiArnulfo#3762 in the U.S.Spanish form of Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'eagle-wolf'Ashraf#3763 in the U.S.From Arabic ashraf, 'most noble, most honorable, most distinguished' (a superlative of sharif)Ashvik#3764 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (relAshwin#3765 in the U.S.Linked to the Ashvins — the Vedic twin horsemen of the dawn, divine healers — and to the Hindu Auggie#3766 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'Avett#3767 in the U.S.From the surname Avett — Avis/Avery family lines ('bird' or elf-counsel readings) — Avett BrothAyomide#3768 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi-de, 'has come to me' — 'my joy has arrived'Ayush#3769 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevityAbhimanyu#3848 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Abhimanyu, 'one full of heroic valor / self-respect; high-spirited; passionate' —Alasdair#3850 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander — Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people'Arjunreddy#3851 in the U.S.Compound of Arjun ('bright, shining, silver', the Mahabharata hero) and Reddy (a South Indian cArmand#3852 in the U.S.French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'Auguste#3853 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'Avan#3854 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avana, 'protection, favor' — or the Celtic river-word afon/Avon; routes layeredAvenir#3855 in the U.S.From French avenir, 'the future' — also Russian Avenir, from the legendary king in the Barlaam Aws#3856 in the U.S.From Arabic aws, 'a gift, a giving' (from a verb 'to give, to compensate'); also the name of anAyaansh#3857 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Ayaan — itself a recent favorite with glosses like 'gift of God'Ayhan#3858 in the U.S.From Turkish ay, 'the moon', plus han/khan, 'ruler, king' — 'the moon king/ruler'Abbott#3949 in the U.S.From the English surname Abbott — 'father, head of a monastery' — ultimately from Aramaic abba,Abdulloh#3950 in the U.S.Central Asian (Uzbek, Tajik) spelling variant of Abdullah, from Arabic abd (servant) and Allah Akaius#3951 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the Greek Akaios/Achaeus ('a Greek; an Achaean') and the -ius names; nAkshar#3952 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akshara, 'imperishable, eternal, indestructible; a syllable, a letter; the sacredAlfonzo#3953 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager' (or hild, 'battlAlim#3954 in the U.S.Knowledgeable, learned, all-knowingAndersen#3955 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly,Arno#3956 in the U.S.Short form of Arnold/Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle' — 'eagle-ruler/eagle-wolf'; also the TAshley#3957 in the U.S.Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow' — Gone with the Wind's gentleman, originally maleAsriel#3958 in the U.S.From Hebrew Asri'el, 'God is my help', or linked to Azriel, 'God is my help/strength'; the routAvik#3959 in the U.S.Modern Bengali-Indian name with circulating glosses like 'fearless' and 'brave'; firm lexical dAvin#3960 in the U.S.Water spring, flowing water source; fresh running waterAymen#3961 in the U.S.Spelling of Ayman — from Arabic, 'blessed, righteous, on the right; fortunate, lucky'Azhar#3962 in the U.S.From Arabic azhar, 'the most shining, most radiant, most luminous' (also 'blossoms, flowers'; aAdyan#4050 in the U.S.From Arabic adyan, 'religions, faiths' (plural of din); also a modern -yan coinage; routes layeAhkari#4051 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Akari ('light, brightness', Japanese) and the -kari/-ari names; no singlAlbie#4052 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layeredAldair#4053 in the U.S.Brazilian given name most plausibly formed from Germanic Aldo — 'old, wise, noble' — with the -Antonino#4054 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweetAnubis#4055 in the U.S.From the Greek form of Egyptian Anpu — the jackal-headed god of mummification and the afterlifeAcyris#4056 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage — readable as an Osiris/Cyrus echo or its own creation; not firmly documentAriz#4056 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aris and Aziz ('powerful, beloved', Arabic); the precise origin and meaniArnoldo#4057 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'eAshar#4058 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'wise, intelligent' or linked to a root for 'good tidings/perception'; Avrumy#4059 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in HasAzair#4060 in the U.S.A modern coined name echoing Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zahir ('bright, bloomiAzarion#4061 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azariah ('Yahweh has helped') with an -ion ending; construction informalAzel#4062 in the U.S.From Hebrew Atsel, 'noble, reserved' or 'he who is set apart'; a minor biblical nameAahan#4139 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of dayAavyan#4140 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thinAmiir#4141 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler'An#4142 in the U.S.From Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace, safety'; here for boys; routeAndrik#4143 in the U.S.A Slavic short form of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, masculine; brave' (from aner, 'a mAnvit#4144 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anvit/anvita, 'connected, continuous; following, accompanied by; possessed of (viApolo#4145 in the U.S.Spanish/modern spelling of Apollo — the Greek god of sun, music, and prophecy; etymology uncertArchivaldo#4146 in the U.S.Spanish form of Archibald — Germanic ercan, 'genuine', plus bald, 'bold'Areg#4147 in the U.S.From Armenian areg, 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine'Artur#4148 in the U.S.European form of Arthur — possibly from Celtic artos, 'bear', or Roman Artorius; etymology debaAurelian#4149 in the U.S.From Latin Aurelianus — aureus, 'golden' — borne by a great Roman emperor, Aurelian; the masculAxten#4150 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Axton ('the sword-stone town') and Axel ('father of peace'); nAadhiran#4249 in the U.S.From Tamil aadhiran, 'fearless, bold, brave; one who cannot be frightened'Aboubacar#4250 in the U.S.Francophone West African form of Abu Bakr — the first caliph, the Prophet's closest companion —Abrar#4251 in the U.S.The virtuous, righteous, dutiful ones; from Arabic abrar, the plural of barr — those devoted toAdhrit#4252 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — glossed 'one held with respect/esteem' or 'the supporter, sustainer'; a modern Adi#4253 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexesAmador#4254 in the U.S.From Latin Amator/amare, 'lover, one who loves' — a saint's name and Spanish surnameAmaree#4255 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — variously linked to Yoruba 'strength', Arabic Amir ('prince'), or 'eterAmenadiel#4256 in the U.S.Name of an angel in occult lore and the TV series Lucifer; the -el ending means 'God'; etymologAndrick#4257 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Andr- (from Andrew/Andres, 'manly, brave') to an -ick ending; no single Aquiles#4258 in the U.S.Spanish form of Achilles — the great Greek hero of the Iliad; etymology debated (perhaps 'griefAric#4259 in the U.S.Spelling of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler' or 'sole ruler'Artin#4260 in the U.S.Variously an Armenian short form of Mardiros/Martin and a Persian name linked to arta, 'holy; rAscher#4261 in the U.S.-sch- spelling of Asher — from Hebrew Asher, 'happy, blessed; fortunate'Azreal#4262 in the U.S.Spelling of Azrael — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'whom God helps; help of God'; the angel of death in I