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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- AriellyA modern invented name, likely a variant of Ariel or Arielle, with the popular -ly suffix, possibly meant to evoke 'lion of God' or 'melody'Modern coinage13
- AsahiMorning sun, sunriseJapanese13
- AshviOne possible meaning is 'little lady' or 'blessed,' though the exact origin is uncertainSanskrit13
- AcariOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage13
- Aariof uncertain originModern coinage13
- AhavahLove, derived from the Hebrew word for loveHebrew13
- AafiyahGood health, well-being, or safetyArabic13
- Aera13
- Ayzen13
- Ahitana13
- Avianni13
- Azrah13
- Aurellia13
- Arai13
- Atreyus13
- Arshiv13
- Aciel13
- Annaleya13
- Azmir13
- Aegon13
- Aileny13
- Azzurra13
- Asce13
- Azian13
- Ahsaias13
- Amoha13
- Auraya13
- Alenys13
- AlShort form of names beginning with Al-, such as Albert or AlfredEnglish12
- ArronOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Aaron meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted' in Hebrew, or a variant of Arran, a place nameEnglish12
- AndraAndra is a feminine form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior', though its use as an independent name often carries the meaning 'strong' or 'courageous'English12
- AshelyFrom the English surname (originally a place name) meaning 'ash tree clearing'English12
- AdalbertoNoble and bright, from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright)Italian12
- AubryElf rulerEnglish12
- AutumOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AnetteGraceFrench12
- ArunDawn, the red glow of sunrise, or light of the morning sunSanskrit12
- AerynProbably a modern respelling of Erin, the Anglicized form of Éireann, meaning 'from Ireland'Modern coinage12
- Andrezof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Andrés or Andre, ultimately from Greek 'andros' meaning 'man'Spanish12
- AdisynThe name Adisyn is a modern feminine variant of Addison, which originally meant 'son of Adam'Modern coinage12
- AixaUncertainArabic12
- AshlanDerived from the English surname Ashland, ultimately referring to a grove of ash treesEnglish12
- AbellaBreath, vaporModern coinage12
- AvrieDerived from Avery, itself from an English surname meaning 'elf counsel'English12
- ArelisUncertainModern coinage12
- AaidenOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AerinOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AmberleyDerived from Old English elements meaning 'amber' and 'meadow' or 'clearing'English12
- AlexandrDefender of men, from the Greek name AlexandrosSlavic12
- AkikoBright child or autumn child, depending on the kanji usedJapanese12
- AivaOf debated originModern coinage12
- AnnaroseA combination of Anna (grace) and Rose (flower), thus 'graceful rose' or 'favored rose'Modern coinage12
- AlaijahA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Elijah or Alijah, with no traditional meaningModern coinage12
- AkilaIntelligent, wiseArabic12
- AadityaDerived from Sanskrit meaning 'sun' or 'belonging to Aditi', a Vedic goddess associated with infinitySanskrit12
- AttilaOf uncertain originLiterary12
- AninaThe meaning is uncertainHebrew12
- AbdoulServant of God (as part of compound names like Abdoulaye or Abdoul-Karim)Arabic12
- Alekseydefender of mankindSlavic12
- AevaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- ArushOne of the names of the Hindu god Shiva, often interpreted as 'red' or 'bright'Sanskrit12
- AdrikOne possible meaning is 'strong' or 'powerful' from Old High German, but the name is of debated origin and may also be a Russian diminutiveSlavic12
- Addiof uncertain originEnglish12
- AgataGood, kindGreek12
- AmelaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AmerisOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AslynOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AbijahYahweh is my fatherHebrew12
- AleenahPossibly a variant of Alina, meaning 'bright, beautiful' or 'noble'Modern coinage12
- AngelliAngelli is a modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of Angel or Angelo, meaning 'messenger' or 'angelModern coinage12
- AracelliAltar of heavenItalian12
- AvonnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending elements from names like Ava or YvonneModern coinage12
- Angelinolittle angelItalian12
- AkinBrave, heroic, or warriorAfrican12
- ArielisOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AbyOf uncertain originEnglish12
- AnasophiaA combination of Ana and Sophia, often interpreted as 'grace and wisdom'Modern coinage12
- AnuelAnuel is a modern name of uncertain meaningModern coinage12
- AlesanaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AmillianaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AlayzaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AddleyOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AbdimalikServant of the King, iArabic12
- AylinnOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AfreenBlessed, fortunate, or praisedArabic12
- AurorahAurorah is a variant spelling of Aurora, meaning 'dawn' in LatinLatin12
- AmayiahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AspynnThis name does not have an established meaningModern coinage12
- AditriOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AnaayaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- ArshiyaOf debated originSanskrit12
- AkoniOf uncertain meaningModern coinage12
- AlessandriaDefender of mankindItalian12
- AmarysPossibly a variant of Amaryllis, a flower name from Greek mythology, or a modern invented nameModern coinage12
- AmeliaroseA compound name combining Amelia, of debated origin (possibly Germanic 'work' or Latin 'industrious'), and Rose, meaning 'rose'Modern coinage12
- ArlindOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AmeaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AnelisOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AnnaliahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Anna and Leah or a variant of AnaliaModern coinage12
- ArafatA mountain near Mecca, site of a key Hajj ritualArabic12
- AserHappy or blessedHebrew12
- AlbiOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AlistarPossibly a variant of Alistair, the Scottish form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Scottish12
- ArabelaA feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a Latinate elaboration of Arabella or a variant of Arabella, itself derived from the Latin orabilis meaning "yielding to prayer" or from the Latin ara meaning "altar"English12
- AliyanHigh, exalted, sublimeArabic12
- AnyelinaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AmaliyaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AidyOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AltanRed dawn or red sunriseModern coinage12
- AshaiOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AcreOf uncertain originEnglish12
- Athiraone who is distinguished, brilliant, or prosperousSanskrit12
- AfsanaStory, tale, or legend in Persian and UrduPersian12
- AbdulhamidServant of the Praiseworthy (one of God's names)Arabic12
- AceonOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AinoahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- AziOf uncertain originEnglish12
- AttalieA modern variant of Natalie, derived from Latin 'natale domini' meaning 'birth of the LordModern coinage12
- Anduin12
- Aceion12
- Ayli12
- Adrius12
- Anta12
- Arthas12
- Avreen12
- Adriela12
- Ahinara12
- Ahkai12
- Adelani12
- Adolin12
- Adhiran12
- Aryansh12
- Avoni12
- Anvik12
- Atal12
- Akarri12
- Aylanna12
- Aemond12
- Aelius12
- Arsam12
- Ahvi12
- Akaiza12
- Arshman12
- Analeiya12
- Adaily12
- Azren12
- AndriaFeminine form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'Greek11
- AntionePriceless or inestimable, though the spelling is a modern variantFrench11
- AngellaAngella is a variant of Angela, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'angelGreek11
- AndraeManly or virile, from the Greek root 'andros'French11
- AbhinavA common Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'new', 'fresh', or 'young'Sanskrit11
- AlexzandriaDefending men, a variant of AlexanderModern coinage11
- AdrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AneesaFriendly, sociable, or companionableArabic11
- AlainePossibly a variant of Elaine, meaning 'bright, shining light' or derived from Alan, meaning 'little rock'French11
- AnamarieGrace or favor, blended with Marie (sea of bitterness, star of the sea)Modern coinage11
- AudriaNoble strengthEnglish11
- AnnerOf uncertain origin, possibly a pet form or variant of names like Ann or AndrewEnglish11
- AllisynOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AyishaAlive, living, or she who livesArabic11
- ArianahOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AriellLion of God or possibly a variant of ArielHebrew11
- Antoniosof uncertain originGreek11
- AlissiaVariant of Alicia, ultimately from Adelaide, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'English11
- AlayjahOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AlbanyFrom Albany, the capital city of New York State, itself named after the Scottish Duke of AlbanyScottish11
- AdaleneNoble, of noble kindGerman11
- AssataOf debated originArabic11
- AnamOf uncertain originIrish11
- AnyOf uncertain originEnglish11
- ArtaOf uncertain meaningEnglish11
- AstinOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AdnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Adina or a modern coinageModern coinage11
- AkshayaImperishable, eternalSanskrit11
- AlexeyDefender of the peopleSlavic11
- AbdullaServant of GodArabic11
- AnaidFlowering almond tree (from Armenian name Anahit, associated with the goddess of fertility and healing)Modern coinage11
- AveonOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- Andreusmanly, braveGreek11
- AsenathPerhaps derived from Egyptian 'she belongs to (the goddess) Neith'Hebrew11
- AngyAngy is a modern diminutive of Angela or Angel, ultimately derived from the Greek word angelos, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'Modern coinage11
- Adricof uncertain originEnglish11
- AdithiOf uncertain originSanskrit11
- Alekseidefender or helper of mankindSlavic11
- AlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AmirrahOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AnelyOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- Adalof uncertain originModern coinage11
- AdeOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of various names beginning with Ade-English11
- AllayahOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- AnnaisOf uncertain originFrench11
- AlikDerived from Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Slavic11
- AnavictoriaA combination of Ana and VictoriaModern coinage11
- Anaylaof uncertain originModern coinage11
- AxcelFather of peace, though this is a modern invented combination with no traditional meaningModern coinage11
- AikenOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English surname meaning 'oak tree'English11
- AbdurServant of (God), typically one of God's attributesArabic11
- AbdouServant (of God), often a shortened form of AbdulArabic11
- AssadLion (Arabic)Arabic11
- Amilyahof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage11