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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- AaravPeaceful, calm, or of the nature of soundSanskrit377
- AzaiahOne possible meaning is 'whom Jehovah made' or 'God is strong,' though its origin is uncertainHebrew374
- AnderManly or virileScandinavian365
- AmosBorne, carriedHebrew364
- AraceliAltar of the sky, a reference to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Altar of HeavenSpanish364
- AmbroseImmortalGreek363
- Adelenoble, kindGerman362
- AyanDepending on origin: in Arabic, it can mean 'time', 'era', or 'God's gift'Arabic361
- AbramExalted father, father of a multitudeHebrew350
- AvaniThe earth, often personified as a goddess in Hindu traditionSanskrit347
- AlaiyaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Alaya or a feminine form of AlaiModern coinage343
- AileenA variant of Eileen, ultimately derived from the Irish Eibhlín, meaning 'bright, shining light'Irish340
- AuraA gentle breeze or a distinctive atmosphereLatin340
- AsaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage339
- AbdullahServant of God (specifically, servant of Allah)Arabic337
- ArtemisThe name of the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moonGreek332
- AliyaSublime, exalted, or highArabic330
- AmelieIndustrious, striving, or rivalFrench329
- AilaFrom a Scottish Gaelic word meaning 'from a strong place' or possibly a variant of the Finnish name Aila, meaning 'holy light'Scottish329
- AlvaroGuardian or warrior of the elvesSpanish328
- AspynOf uncertain originModern coinage326
- AlonsoReady for battle or noble and preparedSpanish324
- AmayahOf uncertain originModern coinage323
- AnaiahGod has answered, a Hebrew name found in the BibleHebrew318
- AzaiOf uncertain originModern coinage318
- AyleenDerived from the Irish name Eibhlín, meaning 'bright, shining oneIrish313
- Aviderives from the Hebrew word for father or my father, though it is also used as a shortened form of names like Avraham (Abraham)Hebrew313
- ArisbethOf uncertain originModern coinage313
- AnaisDerived from the Persian goddess of fertility and water, Anahita, though its exact meaning is debatedPersian310
- Akirabright, clearJapanese309
- AyahAyah is an Arabic word meaning 'sign,' 'verse' (of the Quran), or 'miracleArabic309
- AdriannaFeminine form of Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria'Latin308
- AlbertoNoble and brightItalian301
- AlfredoElf counselSpanish301
- AvianaOf uncertain originModern coinage301
- AinaraSwallow (the bird)Spanish295
- AlvinElf friend or noble friendEnglish294
- AlfredElf counsel, from the Old English elements ælf 'elf' and ræd 'counsel'English293
- AdlerEagle, a bird of prey known for its strength and keen visionGerman292
- AnayahOf uncertain originModern coinage289
- AvyaanOf uncertain originSanskrit282
- AryanOf debated originSanskrit280
- AslanOf Turkish origin, meaning 'lion'Modern coinage280
- AilannyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements such as Aila or Aileen with a fashionable suffix -annyModern coinage280
- AleiaVariant of Aaliyah, meaning 'exalted' or 'high' in ArabicArabic279
- AliannaPossibly a modern blend of names like Ali and Anna, or a variant of Alana, meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony'Modern coinage277
- AlessioDefender of mankind or defender of menItalian276
- AyraRespected, noble, or reveredArabic276
- AbnerFather of light (Hebrew)Hebrew274
- AnikaGraceSanskrit269
- AadhyaFirst power, or primordial power, referring to the feminine divine in Hindu philosophySanskrit268
- AinhoaFrom the name of a Basque village (Ainhoa) in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, FranceSpanish268
- AleahOf uncertain originModern coinage265
- AlistairOf uncertain meaningScottish265
- AshlynA modern variant of the Irish name Aisling, meaning 'dream' or 'vision'Irish262
- AxtonModern invented name, likely influenced by surnames and names like Ashton and PaxtonModern coinage262
- AshlynnPerhaps a modern combination of Ashley and Lynn, or a variant of Aisling meaning 'dream' or 'vision' in IrishModern coinage258
- ArelyPossibly a variant of the Irish name Orlaith, meaning 'golden princess'Spanish257
- AddilynA modern coinage blending the popular name Addy or the prefix Ad- with the fashionable suffix -lynModern coinage256
- AdaleeOf debated origin, possibly a modern combination of Ada (noble) and Lee (meadow), or a variant of Adeline (noble)Modern coinage256
- AnnikaLittle AnnaScandinavian254
- AgastyaOf uncertain meaningSanskrit253
- ArianArian is of debated originPersian249
- AdaraOf uncertain originArabic249
- Agneschaste, holyGreek246
- AgustinVenerable, majestic, or belonging to AugustusSpanish245
- AlexaDefender of mankindGreek243
- AldoOld, wise, or nobleItalian241
- AlexiaDefenderGreek239
- ArayaPossibly a variant of Aria or Ara, or derived from the Thai word for 'rainbow'English235
- AlecShort form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Scottish234
- AdenAttested as a given name in Irish usage, where it may derive from Irish áed meaning 'fire'Irish234
- AzlanLion (in Turkish and Persian) or a place name (in Borneo)Modern coinage234
- AmeerCommander, prince, or rulerArabic233
- AndersManly or brave (from Greek 'andros', genitive of 'aner' meaning man)Scandinavian232
- AureliusGolden or gildedLatin230
- Aniyaof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending the popular suffix -iya with a sound reminiscent of names like Anna or AaliyahModern coinage226
- AnneliseGrace or favor, with a second element meaning pledged to GodScandinavian226
- AnnDerived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Hebrew225
- AllanA variant spelling of Alan, a name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'little rock' or 'handsome'English223
- AlfonsoNoble and readySpanish223
- AiraOf debated meaningModern coinage223
- Arisof uncertain originGreek222
- Arlettof uncertain originModern coinage222
- AustynVariant of Austin, derived from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning 'great' or 'majestic'English214
- AvrahamFather of a multitude (of nations)Hebrew214
- AziahA modern invented name, likely a variant of Aziah or a combination of Az- (as in Azariah) and -iah suffixModern coinage210
- AnnyaLikely a variant of Anya, a Russian diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Slavic208
- AzulBlue, referring to the colorSpanish207
- AvenOf uncertain originModern coinage206
- AmariahGod has saidHebrew206
- Alaricruler of allGerman205
- AilanaOf uncertain originModern coinage205
- AveriDerived from the English surname Avery, which itself comes from the Old French name Aubrey, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'ruler of elvesEnglish204
- AllysonLittle noble one, a feminine form of AllisonEnglish203
- AubriellaModern feminine elaboration of Aubrey, blending the sounds of Aubrey and BriellaModern coinage203
- AubrielleElf ruler or elf strengthModern coinage202
- AymanBlessed, lucky, or right-handedArabic202
- AdelaNoble or of noble birthGerman201
- AbrilApril, the fourth month of the yearSpanish201
- AmyraOf uncertain originModern coinage201
- AyanaBeautiful flowerModern coinage200
- AminahTrustworthy, faithful, or secureArabic200
- AyatSigns, verses, or miracles, specifically referring to the verses of the QuranArabic200
- AizenOf uncertain originModern coinage199
- AvalynnOf uncertain originModern coinage198
- AmalHope, aspirationArabic197
- AleynaOf uncertain originModern coinage197
- AmarahOf debated originArabic195
- AngeliqueAngelique is the French feminine form of Angelicus, meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel'French193
- AliahExalted, sublime, or of high statusArabic193
- AaryaNoble, honoredSanskrit192
- AshDerived from the ash tree, a symbol of strength and resilience in Norse mythologyEnglish192
- AxlOf uncertain originModern coinage190
- AdrienMan from AdriaFrench189
- AnnaleeA combination of Anna and Lee, often interpreted as 'graceful meadow' or 'favored meadow'English189
- AnnelieseGrace of GodGerman188
- AsiyaOne who tends to the weakArabic187
- AtharvOf uncertain originSanskrit187
- AnselGod's helmet or protected by God, from the Germanic elements ans (god) and helm (helmet, protection)French186
- AreliLion of God or heroic, of debated originHebrew185
- AdielGod is my witness or ornament of GodHebrew185
- Aiyanaof uncertain originModern coinage184
- ArchibaldTruly bold, or genuinely braveEnglish184
- AlishaA variant of Alicia, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'English183
- Anaiaof uncertain originModern coinage183
- AmethystViolet variety of quartz used as a gemstoneGreek181
- AdinaOf debated originHebrew179
- AlbaDawn or white, depending on originLatin177
- ArielaA feminine form of Ariel, meaning 'lion of God' in HebrewHebrew177
- AddiePossibly a short form of names beginning with Ad-, or from the Hebrew Adah meaning 'adornment'English176
- AshlyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ashley, which may originally have meant 'ash tree meadow' in Old EnglishEnglish176
- AmadoLoved by God, or belovedSpanish176
- AntoniaPricelessLatin175
- ArhamThe most merciful, one of the attributes of God in IslamArabic175
- AshtynVariant spelling of Ashton, meaning 'ash tree town' or 'settlement near ash trees'English172
- AltheaHealerGreek171
- AsiahOf uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Aisha or a feminine form of AsiaModern coinage171
- AmirionOf uncertain originModern coinage171
- AnsleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ainsley meaning 'hermitage wood' or 'clearing'English170
- AylahPerhaps a variant of Ayla, meaning 'oak tree' or 'moonlight' in Hebrew, or a modern spelling of Isla (Scottish for 'island')Modern coinage170
- AilynOf uncertain originModern coinage169
- AmorLove, from Latin amor 'love'Latin169
- ArmanDesire, wish, or aspirationPersian168
- Alyasky, heaven, loftinessArabic167
- AnitaGrace, favorSpanish165
- AdalinaOf uncertain originGerman165
- AubrieElf ruler or elf power, from the Germanic elements alf (elf) and ric (power, ruler)English163
- AnnabellaLovely or graceful, from the combination of Anna (grace) and Bella (beautiful)English163
- AhmirOf debated originArabic163
- AvalonOf uncertain originLiterary162
- AvayaOf uncertain originModern coinage162
- AyannaBeautiful flowerAfrican161
- AmeeraPrincess or leaderArabic161
- AmmarLong-lived, one who builds, or civilized personArabic161
- AshaHopeSanskrit160
- ArwenElvish name from JLiterary158
- AmiliaUnknown, possibly derived from a variant of Amelia or Emilia with no separate established meaningModern coinage158
- Alitzelof uncertain originModern coinage158
- AlysonPossibly a variant of Alison, itself a medieval diminutive of Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble kindEnglish157
- AyeshaAlive, living, or she who livesArabic156
- AudenOld friendEnglish156
- AkselFather of peace, or God is my fatherScandinavian155
- AvayahOf uncertain originModern coinage155
- AdiraStrong, noble, mighty, or powerfulHebrew155
- AddysonSon of Adam, but often reinterpreted as a feminine form of AddisonEnglish154
- Aidaof uncertain originArabic154
- AndreasManly, courageousGreek154
- AriadnaMost holyGreek153
- AryehFrom Hebrew meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and courageHebrew153
- ArmoniOf uncertain originModern coinage152
- AracelyAltar of the skySpanish151
- AmarionOf uncertain originModern coinage151
- Achillesof uncertain origin, often linked to Greek 'akhos' meaning grief or painGreek151
- AnasFriendliness, sociability, or intimacyArabic151
- AvahOf uncertain originModern coinage150
- AnnetteGrace, favorFrench149
- AmarOne who is immortal or eternalArabic149
- AddisynVariant of Addison, meaning 'son of Adam' (patronymic) or 'child of Adam'English147
- Aydinenlightened, bright, or intelligentArabic147
- AmiahThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage144
- Aranzalikely derived from the Basque place name Aránzazu, meaning 'thornbush' or 'place of thorns'Spanish144
- AvyanOf uncertain originModern coinage144
- Anoraof uncertain originModern coinage144
- AlyanaAlyana is of uncertain origin, but is often considered a variant of Alana or Eliana, possibly meaning 'light' or 'beautiful'Modern coinage143
- ArieShort form of names beginning with Ari-, such as Ariel or AristotleHebrew142
- AyzalThe name Ayzal is of modern coinage and of uncertain originModern coinage142
- AritzelOf uncertain originModern coinage140
- AnnistonFrom the surname, originally meaning 'Ann's town' or 'Ann's settlement'Modern coinage139
- AlderAlder is a name derived from the alder tree, symbolizing strength and protectionEnglish139
- AylenDerived from Mapuche elementsNative American138
- AarnaGoddess LakshmiSanskrit137
- AvielGod is my fatherHebrew137
- AddilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage136
- AvalynOf uncertain originModern coinage136
- AngelineDiminutive of Angela, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'angel'English134
- AimeeBelovedFrench133
- AylanyOf uncertain originModern coinage133
- AntonPriceless one or invaluable, from the Roman family name AntoniusLatin132
- AislinnVision, dreamIrish131