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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- AbelinoOf uncertain originSpanish—
- AbbagailOf uncertain origin, likely a variant spelling of Abigail, traditionally interpreted as 'my father's joy' in HebrewEnglish—
- AllishaA modern coinage, likely a variant of Alicia or Alisha, ultimately derived from Alice, meaning 'noble'Modern coinage—
- AlynePossibly a variant of Adeline or Aline, meaning 'noble' or 'noble kind'English—
- AlieshaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AntjuanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlomaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Anetagrace, favorSpanish—
- AlexesVariant of Alex, itself a short form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'Greek—
- ArgeliaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- AlviaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlgerOf debated originEnglish—
- ArnelThe meaning of Arnel is uncertainModern coinage—
- ArvisPossibly derived from Latin 'arvum' meaning 'field' or a variant of ArvidScandinavian—
- AubreA short form or variant of the name Aubrey, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'supernatural being, power'English—
- AalyiahThe name Aalyiah is a variant spelling of Aaliyah, which is of debated origin, possibly derived from the Arabic 'Aliya' meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime'Arabic—
- AdysenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArdythBurning bush, from a variant of the Welsh name ArddunWelsh—
- Ankitone who is marked or distinguishedSanskrit—
- AbigalMy father is joy, derived from the Hebrew name AbigailHebrew—
- AdriennaFrom Hadria, meaning 'from the city of Adria' or 'dark one'Latin—
- AntonietteOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Antoinette, meaning 'priceless one' or 'flower'French—
- AleeneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alene or EileenModern coinage—
- AneshaPossibly a variant of Aisha, meaning 'alive, living' in Arabic, or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- AntwuanCombination of Anthony and the fashionable suffix -wan, often interpreted as 'priceless' or 'beyond praise' by analogy with AnthonyModern coinage—
- ArieanaVariant of Ariana, generally interpreted as 'most holy' or from Ariadne, but of uncertain specific meaning as a modern spellingModern coinage—
- AleathaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlexasOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AsheleyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Ashley, derived from an English surname meaning 'ash tree clearing'English—
- AltagraciaHigh grace, referring to the Virgin Mary under the title Nuestra Señora de la AltagraciaSpanish—
- Alexxaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnthoniePriceless one or flowerLatin—
- ArmintaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AerielOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name possibly inspired by Ariel or aerialModern coinage—
- AlpheusOf uncertain originGreek—
- AideeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArmandinaLittle army woman or armed one (feminine diminutive of Armando)Spanish—
- ArvilleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlfriedaElf powerEnglish—
- AbhishekOne who applies sacred anointing oil, hence 'anointed'Sanskrit—
- AnderaVariant of Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'Greek—
- AncelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ArviePossibly a variant of Harvey or a diminutive of ArvinEnglish—
- AnnamayA combination of the names Anna and May, meaning "grace" and "bitter" or "beloved" respectivelyEnglish—
- Agnesschaste, pureGreek—
- Alexanderiadefender of mankindGreek—
- AlyxandraDefender of mankindModern coinage—
- Allyseof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AudeliaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AdreaOf uncertain originItalian—
- AlandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlieneProbably a variant of Eileen, which is the English form of the Irish name Eibhlín, meaning 'desired' or 'radiant'Irish—
- AuriannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Antoinettapriceless one, beyond priceItalian—
- AdryannaFeminine elaboration of Adrian, ultimately from the Latin Hadrianus meaning 'from Hadria'Latin—
- AneesahA variant of Anisa, meaning 'friendly' or 'companion' in ArabicArabic—
- Andrinafeminine form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior'Scottish—
- AndrenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Audleyold meadowEnglish—
- AlyssahA feminine given name of uncertain origin, likely a modern elaborated spelling of Alicia or AlyssaModern coinage—
- AndrianOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AuroreDawn, or the morning lightFrench—
- AlicynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Alicia or Alison, possibly influenced by the suffix -lynModern coinage—
- AlliciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AsusenaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- AntonyoOf uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- AlexyDefender of mankind, a variant of Alexis or AlexeiGreek—
- AlexandarDefender of menGreek—
- AmbreOf debated originFrench—
- AdamaryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngelynnA modern combination of Angela and the popular suffix -lynn, often interpreted as 'angel' or 'messenger of God'Modern coinage—
- Albaroof debated origin, possibly a variant of Alvaro, meaning 'guardian' or 'elf warrior'Spanish—
- AnnessaLikely a variant of Anissa, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English—
- AnkurOne who sprouts or growsSanskrit—
- AmedeoBeloved by God, from the Germanic elements amal (work) and theod (people), but often associated with Latin amare (to love)Italian—
- AleeciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AedynThe name is a modern spelling variant of Aidan, which traditionally means 'little fire' in IrishModern coinage—
- AltieOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Alta or a variant of AltheaEnglish—
- AvreyDerived from the surname Avery, meaning 'elf counsel' or 'ruler of elves'English—
- ArihannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Alayshiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AleeceVariant of Alice, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" or "of noble kindEnglish—
- AnnellPossibly a variant of Annel (a combination of Anna and El- names) or a diminutive of Ann, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Modern coinage—
- AmyeVariant of Amy, generally considered a pet form of Amanda or directly derived from the Old French name Amée, meaning 'beloved'English—
- Aneciaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArbieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AreannaModern coinage, likely a blend of Arianna and Anna, with no specific meaning beyond its phonetic appealModern coinage—
- AscencionAscensionSpanish—
- AbreeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngliaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnoushkaGrace, favorSanskrit—
- Angellof uncertain originEnglish—
- AlexsaAlexsa is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Alexa or Alexis, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AnndreaCombination of Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Andrea (feminine form of Andrew, from Greek 'manly'), possibly intended as a respelling of AndreaModern coinage—
- AlindaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlleighVariant of Alley, a modern coinage likely derived from the name Allison or as a feminine form of Allen, generally understood to mean 'noble' or 'exalted'Modern coinage—
- ArtezOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdonnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Adon or a variant of AdonaModern coinage—
- AryonnaLikely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements of Arya or Ari and the popular suffix -onna, or a variant of AriannaModern coinage—
- AlanteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmericusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AntoniusOf uncertain originLatin—
- AlexxVariant of Alex, typically short for Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'English—
- AlmondFrom the nut-bearing tree, or perhaps a transferred use of the surnameEnglish—
- AjiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AllysiaOften considered a variant of Alicia, itself a Latinate form of Alice, meaning 'noble, of noble kind', though Allysia may be a modern coinage combining Ally- with a fashionable -sya endingModern coinage—
- AnjelinaUncertainEnglish—
- AbigaileVariant of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' in Hebrew, though the spelling is modernEnglish—
- AhmyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngilaPerhaps a variant of Angela, meaning 'messenger of God'English—
- AadynA modern spelling variant of Aidan, derived from the Irish name Aodhán meaning 'little fire'Irish—
- AlieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AsleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArmaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AuberyVariant of Aubrey, possibly meaning 'elf ruler' from the Germanic elements alb 'elf' and ric 'power'English—
- Aneishaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AshantaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Aleksadefender of mankindSlavic—
- AntwanetteA feminine elaboration of Antoine, the French form of Anthony, traditionally meaning 'priceless one' or 'of inestimable worth'French—
- AlyxandriaDefender of mankind or protector of humanityModern coinage—
- AndrueVariant of Andrew, likely meaning 'manly' or 'brave' from Greek andreiosEnglish—
- AngelynaA modern feminine name, likely a blend of Angela or Angelina with the popular suffix -lynaModern coinage—
- ArteliaDiminutive of Artelia, possibly a variant of Artelia or a feminine form of Artelius, meaning uncertainEnglish—
- AdraOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AltoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AntawnOf uncertain origin, likely an invented spelling variant of Antwan, itself a form of AntoineModern coinage—
- AneeshaA well-known Hindi name meaning 'supreme' or 'incomparable', but it is a modern coinage rather than a classical Sanskrit termModern coinage—
- AristaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnielloLambItalian—
- AldeanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AllysenVariant of Alison, meaning "noble"English—
- AsburyAsbury is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'east fort' or 'eastern stronghold'English—
- AlixandriaDefender of mankindModern coinage—
- ArvindLotusSanskrit—
- AnettaLittle Ann or graceful oneEnglish—
- AntaviousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngelisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AntwannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AleeAfrican American coinage, likely formed from the names Alicia or Alisha, or as a creative respelling of LeeModern coinage—
- AdryanaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of Adrian meaning 'from Hadria' or a modern blend of Adriana and AnaModern coinage—
- ArvaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AnjuliOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArdenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AimieA variant of Amy, which is derived from the Old French name Amée, meaning 'beloved'French—
- AlexissVariant of Alexis, commonly interpreted as 'defender' or 'helper'English—
- AudreannaCombination of Audrey and Anna, suggesting noble strength and graceModern coinage—
- AleseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AshleVariant spelling of Ashley, meaning 'ash tree meadow'English—
- AiriannaModern variant of Arianna, possibly derived from the Greek name Ariadne, meaning 'most holy'Modern coinage—
- AyakoA Japanese name often written with characters meaning 'color' or 'design' plus 'child', though meanings vary by kanjiJapanese—
- AlexahDefender of mankindGreek—
- AilsaOf uncertain originScottish—
- AngiAngi is typically a spelling variant of Angie, which is a diminutive of Angela, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'angel'Greek—
- AnthanyVariant spelling of Anthony, traditionally meaning 'priceless one' or 'flower' from Latin 'antonius' of uncertain etymologyEnglish—
- ArlanaProbably a modern coinage, possibly combining elements of Arlene and Lana or the suffix -anaModern coinage—
- AlexyssOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AntoinOf uncertain meaningFrench—
- AlmediaOf uncertain originPortuguese—
- Alsonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnalyssaLikely a modern respelling of Analisa, which combines Anna (grace) and Lisa (God is my oath), but the exact intended meaning is unclearModern coinage—
- AllaynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AndruwManly, braveModern coinage—
- AnkitaMarked, distinguished, or one who is adornedSanskrit—
- AprilleDerived from April, the fourth month, associated with spring and renewalEnglish—
- AthonyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AbegailOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' in HebrewHebrew—
- AldoraWinged gift, or possibly noble and giftGreek—
- AllyshaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Alicia or Alyssa, with no distinct meaning of its ownModern coinage—
- AlexizOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnglaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlphonzaVariant of Alphonse, meaning 'noble and ready'Italian—
- AdrenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AntoinoVariant of Antonio, meaning 'priceless one' or 'of inestimable worth'Spanish—
- AllyneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Aline or a feminine form of AllanEnglish—
- AmburPossibly a variant of Amber, meaning 'amber-colored' or 'fossilized resin', though the spelling Ambur is rare and of uncertain originEnglish—
- AnnastaciaA modern blend of Anna and Anastasia, combining the grace of Anna ('favor') with the resurrection meaning of AnastasiaModern coinage—
- AbdulahiServant of Allah (God)Arabic—
- AntwineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AquilOf uncertain originArabic—
- Alfreidaof uncertain originEnglish—
- AmbreeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name based on the fashionable suffix -breeModern coinage—
- AuderyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlvesterOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AsencionAscension, referring to the Christian feast of the Ascension of JesusSpanish—
- AdelardNoble strength or brave nobleGerman—
- AdienProbably a modern spelling variant of Aidan, from an Irish diminutive meaning 'little fire'Modern coinage—
- AmyjoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AtifKind, compassionate, or affectionate in ArabicArabic—
- AmbreaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArshiaThrone, dominionPersian—
- AlexyaDefender of mankindModern coinage—
- AlyissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AvianceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlandriaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- AprileDerived from the month of April, symbolizing spring and new beginningsEnglish—
- AngeleahAngelic or messenger of God, a modern feminine elaboration of AngelaModern coinage—
- ArickaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArtishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnesiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlexiahPossibly a feminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankindModern coinage—