Names that start with A
4,018 different A-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Amelia led them with 12,705 newborns. Compare all 11,579 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- AmeliaFrom the Germanic name Amalia, from the root amal ("work, vigor"), though in English use it has long blended with the unrelated Latin EmiliaGerman12,705
- AvaA medieval Germanic name of uncertain meaning, in modern use often associated with Eve or with Latin avis, "birdGerman7,739
- AsherHebrew name meaning "happy" or "blessed," borne in Genesis by a son of Jacob who founded one of the twelve tribes of IsraelHebrew7,519
- AlexanderFrom Greek Alexandros, usually interpreted as 'defender of men,' from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'manGreek7,244
- AilanyOf uncertain originModern coinage7,154
- AuroraLatin for "dawn," the name of the Roman goddess of the morningLatin7,070
- AveryFrom an English surname derived from Norman French forms of the Germanic names Alberich or AlfredEnglish6,423
- AriaUsually taken from the Italian musical term aria, "airItalian6,152
- AnthonyThe English form of the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain and possibly Etruscan originLatin5,977
- AngelAngel derives from the Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger' or 'messenger of God', and is used across many cultures as a given name for both boys and girlsGreek5,308
- AidenAn Anglicized spelling of the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of an ancient Irish god, meaning "fireIrish5,073
- AbigailFrom the Hebrew Avigayil, usually interpreted as "my father is joyHebrew4,941
- AtlasThe name of the Titan of Greek mythology who bore the heavens on his shoulders, traditionally connected to the Greek root meaning "to bear" or "to endure," though its true origin is uncertainGreek4,558
- AdrianFrom Latin Hadrianus, 'man from Hadria,' the ancient town that gave the Adriatic Sea its nameLatin4,505
- AndrewThe English form of Greek Andreas, from andreios, "manly, brave," ultimately from anēr, "manGreek4,503
- AugustFrom the Latin title Augustus, 'great, venerable, consecrated,' and shared with the name of the eighth monthLatin4,226
- AxelFather of peace, or my father is peaceScandinavian4,148
- AaronThe name of Moses' brother, Israel's first high priestHebrew4,058
- AdrielOf debated originHebrew3,935
- AdelineA French diminutive of Adela, from the Germanic element adal, meaning 'nobleFrench3,864
- ArthurOf uncertain origin, often interpreted as 'bear man' or 'bear king' from Celtic elementsWelsh3,847
- ArcherOne who uses a bow and arrowEnglish3,654
- AliceFrom Old French Aalis, a contraction of Adelais, itself from Germanic Adalheidis, the same root as Adelaide, meaning "noble kind" or "of noble characterFrench3,547
- AdamFrom Hebrew adam, 'man' or 'humankind,' which the Book of Genesis links to adamah, 'ground, earthHebrew3,511
- AmirIn Arabic, Amir means "prince" or "commander"Arabic3,308
- AustinA medieval English contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, ultimately from augustus, "great" or "venerableEnglish3,214
- AylaMoonlight or halo, also associated with the Turkish word for 'moonlight'Modern coinage3,149
- AddisonAn English surname meaning "son of Addy", Addy being a medieval pet form of AdamEnglish3,033
- AudreyNoble strengthEnglish2,919
- AutumnThe season between summer and winterEnglish2,813
- AmariOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Arabic Amari meaning 'from the moon' or connected to the Swahili word for 'strength'Modern coinage2,804
- AmaraGrace, eternal, or bitterModern coinage2,639
- AaliyahExalted, sublime, or high-rankingArabic2,607
- AllisonProbably a Norman French diminutive of Alice, meaning 'noble'English2,570
- AnnaDerived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Hebrew2,521
- ArloOf uncertain originEnglish2,514
- AthenaGoddess of wisdom, craft, and warfare in Greek mythologyGreek2,477
- AlaiaJoyful, happyModern coinage2,324
- AceOne who excelsModern coinage2,250
- ArianaMost holy, or silveryItalian2,219
- AlinaDerived from a root meaning 'light' or 'noble', though exact interpretation depends on cultural contextSlavic2,204
- AmiraIn Arabic, Amira means "princess" or "commander"Arabic2,168
- AlanaOf disputed originIrish2,085
- AubreyElf rulerEnglish2,073
- AntonioPriceless one or of inestimable worthLatin2,058
- AzielGod is my strengthHebrew1,989
- AlanPossibly from the Celtic word for "rock" or "handsome," though the precise origin is debatedIrish1,915
- AryaOf debated originModern coinage1,912
- AshtonFrom the ash tree settlementEnglish1,886
- AshleyAshley derives from an English surname meaning "ash tree clearing" or "ash woodEnglish1,856
- AlaniOrange blossomHawaiian1,849
- AlejandroDefender of mankindSpanish1,842
- AnastasiaResurrection, meaning 'she who will rise again' or 'of the resurrection'Greek1,832
- AilaniA modern name built on Hawaiian elements, usually glossed as "high chief"Hawaiian1,807
- AriellaLion of GodHebrew1,756
- Andresmanly, braveGreek1,744
- Amayanight rainJapanese1,723
- AnnieA diminutive of Anne or Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English1,690
- AdalynnThe name is a modern elaborated spelling of Adeline, ultimately derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'English1,683
- AbrahamFather of a multitude (of nations)Hebrew1,664
- AloraA modern name of uncertain origin, most often explained as an elaboration of Lora or a respelling of EloraModern coinage1,614
- AlexShort form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defending men'Greek1,586
- AbelBreath, vapor, or sonHebrew1,530
- AdonisAdonis is a figure from Greek mythology, a youth of remarkable beauty loved by AphroditeGreek1,462
- AdalineOf uncertain originGerman1,446
- AspenAspen is a nature name referring to the poplar tree of the same nameEnglish1,435
- AitanaOf uncertain originSpanish1,435
- ArabellaOf uncertain originLatin1,423
- AdaA Germanic short form of names containing adal, "noble," such as AdelaideGerman1,401
- ArielLion of GodHebrew1,384
- AlainaPossibly a variant of Alana or Elena, meaning 'little rock' or 'bright, shining light'English1,366
- AydenOf debated originModern coinage1,365
- AndreaFeminine form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave' from the Greek andreiosGreek1,333
- AriannaMost holy one, or silver (from Greek argyros)Greek1,323
- Alexandradefender of mankindGreek1,314
- AriAri is a Hebrew name meaning 'lion', and it is also a short form of names such as Aristotle, Ariel, or ArianHebrew1,284
- AnaGrace or favorSpanish1,276
- AmoraLove (Spanish/Portuguese)Spanish1,259
- AtticusOf uncertain originLatin1,217
- AmyOf debated originLatin1,200
- AdalynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining Ada and Lynn or a variant of AdelineModern coinage1,192
- AliyahExalted, sublime, or highArabic1,188
- AresThe Greek god of warGreek1,186
- Arlethof uncertain originModern coinage1,162
- AliAli means 'exalted', 'noble', or 'sublime' in ArabicArabic1,160
- ArmaniBrand name adopted from the Italian fashion house founded by Giorgio ArmaniModern coinage1,143
- ArchieA short form of Archibald, literally meaning 'truly bold' or 'genuinely braveEnglish1,134
- AlexisHelper, defenderGreek1,131
- AngeloAngel, messenger of GodItalian1,124
- AzaleaFrom the name of the flowering shrub, ultimately derived from Greek 'azaleos' meaning 'dry'Modern coinage1,109
- AzariahGod has helpedHebrew1,108
- AlannaPossibly a variant of Alana, meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony' in Irish, or a feminine form of AlanIrish1,099
- AntonellaLittle AntoniusItalian1,087
- AndersonSon of AndrewEnglish1,079
- AdelaideOf noble kindGerman1,062
- AureliaThe golden oneLatin1,056
- Aidanlittle fireIrish1,051
- AylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage1,043
- AdelinaOf uncertain originGerman1,007
- AminaTrustworthy, faithful, or honestArabic970
- AlessiaDefender of mankindItalian937
- AlaynaProbably a variant of Alana or Elena, meaning 'little rock' or 'bright, shining light'Modern coinage927
- AnayaCaring, guardian, or one who looks after othersArabic911
- AishaAlive, living, thrivingArabic910
- AnnabelleProbably a combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace') and Belle (French for 'beautiful'), hence 'graceful beauty'English891
- Aylinof uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Helen meaning 'torch' or 'moonlight'Modern coinage885
- AngelinaAngel or messenger of GodGreek875
- AndreManly, braveFrench868
- AdelynnobleModern coinage851
- Adrianafrom Hadria, a town in northern ItalyLatin836
- AriyahProbably a respelling of Aria or Arya, or a variant of Ariyah, with possible meanings including 'lioness' (Hebrew) or 'noble' (Persian)Modern coinage836
- AlayaOf uncertain originModern coinage834
- AdharaOf uncertain originArabic829
- AnyaA Russian diminutive of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Slavic821
- Astriddivinely beautiful or beloved of the godsScandinavian818
- AugustusVenerable, majestic, or consecratedLatin783
- AngelaOf debated origin, possibly meaning 'messenger' from Greek angelos, or derived from the Latin AngelusGreek765
- AnnaliseGraced with God's bounty or favorGerman764
- AlayahOf uncertain originModern coinage756
- AmiriAn Arabic-derived name related to amir, "prince" or "commander"Arabic738
- ApolloOf uncertain origin, likely from the Greek apollymi meaning 'to destroy' or from an earlier non-Greek sourceGreek708
- Alessandradefender of mankindItalian697
- AlmaNurturing, soul, or a contraction of names like Alameda: debatedModern coinage696
- AsaHealer or physicianHebrew696
- Adelynnof uncertain originModern coinage693
- AyaanGift of GodArabic686
- AlyssaAlyssa is derived from the Greek name Alyssa, meaning 'logical' or 'rational,' or from the flower alyssum, associated with 'sweetness' and 'calmnessGreek680
- AliciaOf noble kindSpanish672
- AlijahThe Lord is my GodModern coinage665
- AkariA Japanese name written with characters meaning 'red plum' or 'bright light', among other possibilities depending on the kanji usedJapanese658
- AlisonOf noble birth or kindEnglish649
- AlexandriaPlace name meaning 'defender of men' in GreekGreek647
- AdanVariant of Adam, meaning 'man' or 'earth' in HebrewSpanish631
- AinsleyClearing or meadow belonging to a man named Ane or AgnEnglish629
- AnahiOf uncertain originSpanish623
- AliviaVariant of Olivia, likely derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive'English619
- AniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage618
- ArielleLion of GodHebrew618
- ArjunBright, white, or clear, also a name of the third Pandava prince in the MahabharataSanskrit615
- AlessandroDefender of mankindItalian608
- AubreeElf ruler or noble rulerEnglish606
- AmirahPrincess, commander, or treetop (depending on origin)Arabic603
- AmandaDerived from Latin meaning 'she who must be loved' or 'lovable'Latin601
- ArletteLittle eagle or noble eagleFrench600
- AlonzoNoble, ready for battleSpanish590
- AugustineVenerable, majestic, or belonging to AugustusLatin587
- AzrielGod is my helpHebrew586
- AlissonOf noble kindModern coinage580
- AnaleiaOf uncertain originModern coinage579
- AmberA fossilized tree resin, often used in jewelry, known for its golden-orange colorEnglish576
- AmouraOf debated origin, often interpreted as 'love' or 'beloved' via Latin 'amor' or as a variant of Amaya or AmaraModern coinage570
- AprilOpens the yearLatin557
- AndyShort form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'masculine'Greek555
- Amaiaof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'high place' or 'end' in BasqueModern coinage547
- ArmandoArmy man or soldierItalian538
- AmaliaAmalia means 'work' in Germanic or 'bitter' in Hebrew (as a variant of Naomi)German530
- AllieDiminutive of Alison, ultimately from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'English529
- AmaniPeace, tranquility, safetyArabic526
- AllenAllen is generally understood to mean 'little rock,' 'handsome,' or 'harmony,' though its precise origin is debatedIrish507
- AtreusOf uncertain meaningGreek504
- AriesOf uncertain originLatin503
- AliaExalted, sublime, or nobleArabic499
- AldenOld friendEnglish498
- AviannaOf uncertain originModern coinage491
- AlianaOf uncertain originModern coinage487
- Alejandradefender of mankindSpanish486
- ArdenFrom an English surname meaning 'valley of the eagle' or possibly 'dwelling place'English486
- AriyaAriya is of uncertain origin but is often thought to mean 'noble' or 'honorable' (from Sanskrit 'arya')Modern coinage476
- AnneGracious or full of grace, from the Hebrew root ḥ-n-nHebrew472
- AmiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage471
- AndiA feminine form of Andy, itself a diminutive of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'strong'English469
- AzariaGod has helped, or possibly derived from the Hebrew Azariah meaning 'helped by GodHebrew469
- AbdielServant of GodHebrew466
- AlbertNoble and brightGerman461
- AriahOne possible derivation is from the Hebrew name Aryeh, meaning 'lion,' but Ariah may also be a modern invention, possibly a feminine form of Aria or a variant of AryaModern coinage457
- ArletLittle eagleFrench450
- AyaVerses of the Quran, or sign / miracleArabic449
- AndieDiminutive of Andrea or Andrew, typically meaning 'manly' or 'courageous'English448
- ArturoBear-likeItalian446
- AzraelAngel of death in Jewish and Islamic tradition, literally 'helped by God'Hebrew443
- AlaraOf uncertain originModern coinage441
- AleenaPossibly meaning "bright, shining light" or "beautiful," though the exact origin is debatedModern coinage436
- AmiasDerived from the Latin word 'amatus' meaning 'beloved', or possibly from the French 'ami', meaning 'friend'English435
- AzariPossibly a variant of Azariah, meaning 'helped by God' in Hebrew, or derived from Persian 'azar' meaning 'fire'Hebrew435
- AnakinOf uncertain originLiterary433
- AzaelGod has strengthenedHebrew432
- AmarisOf uncertain originModern coinage425
- AlizaJoyful, happyHebrew420
- AlondraLark (the songbird)Spanish417
- AverieVariant of Avery, which is a surname derived from the Norman French name Auberée, ultimately from the Germanic elements alf 'elf' and ric 'power', meaning 'elf ruler'English410
- AhmadMost highly praised, a superlative of the root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise'Arabic407
- AngieDiminutive of Angela, meaning 'messenger of God'English399
- AurelioGolden oneSpanish399
- AngelicaAngelic, like an angelLatin398
- AlenaBright, shining light, or little dear oneSlavic398
- AnaliaGrace or favorSpanish394
- AdleyOf uncertain originEnglish390
- AhmedOne who constantly thanks God, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise'Arabic382
- AbbyMy father is joyfulHebrew379
- AronPossibly a variant of Aaron, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted' in Hebrew, though the exact meaning is uncertainHebrew377