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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- AlaciaAlacia is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Alicia and the fashionable -cia suffix, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AlonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmitaFriendSanskrit—
- AidricPossibly a variant of Aldric, meaning 'old ruler' or 'wise ruler'English—
- ArnethaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlvenPossibly a variant of Alvin, meaning 'elf friend' or 'noble friend'English—
- AhmaadOf debated originArabic—
- AubreannaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Aubrey and Anna or a variant of AubriannaModern coinage—
- Alysenof uncertain originEnglish—
- AbbygayleA variant spelling of Abigail, traditionally meaning 'my father is joy' in HebrewModern coinage—
- AngeliciaA elaborated form of Angela, ultimately meaning 'messenger of God' or 'angelic'Modern coinage—
- ArtaviaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AverilDerived from the name Avril, meaning 'April' (the month) or potentially from a Germanic name meaning 'boar'English—
- AlegandroVariant of Alejandro, meaning 'defender of mankind'Spanish—
- AshyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AsucenaUncertainSpanish—
- ArgentinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArienneMost likely a modern feminine coinage blending Ari- (as in Ariana or Ariel) with the popular -enne suffix, rather than having a single traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AyakaFrom Japanese, often constructed from elements meaning 'color' and 'flower,' 'fragrant' and 'summer,' or other combinationsJapanese—
- AlfonsNoble and ready, or eager for battleGerman—
- AnaliliaPossibly a modern combination of Ana and Lilia, meaning 'gracious lily'Modern coinage—
- AunnaUncertainModern coinage—
- AaliyhaA variant spelling of Aaliyah, an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'high'Arabic—
- AartiAarti refers to a Hindu ritual of worship involving light from wicks soaked in gheeSanskrit—
- AnahOf uncertain originHebrew—
- AreanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArlisaA modern coinage, possibly a blend of names like Arlene and Lisa, or a variant of ArlyssModern coinage—
- AubreaA modern feminine coinage, likely formed from the name Aubrey with the fashionable -a suffix, giving it a similar sound but no established meaningModern coinage—
- Azusenalily flowerSpanish—
- ArdytheOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AshlyneModern invented name, likely a variant of Ashley or Ashlyn, with no inherent meaning beyond its phonetic appealModern coinage—
- AnetraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArmeliaThe meaning of Armelia is uncertainEnglish—
- AlbertusNoble, brightGerman—
- AmandeepPeace of the world or light of the world, derived from Sanskrit elementsSanskrit—
- AlleahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlveniaThe meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- AsianaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- AriealModern invented name, likely a variant of Ariel meaning 'lion of God' or a creative respellingModern coinage—
- AshlieghVariant spelling of Ashley, derived from an English surname meaning 'ash tree clearing'English—
- AudreyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlexxusVariant spelling of Alexis, typically interpreted as 'defender' or 'helper'Modern coinage—
- ArmsteadFrom the place name Armistead, meaning 'hermit's dwelling' or 'army place'English—
- AbcdeThe name is a phonetic spelling of the first five letters of the alphabet, A-B-C-D-E, and has no traditional etymological meaningModern coinage—
- AloysFamous warrior, though the exact meaning is debated and may also be interpreted as "famous in warGerman—
- AurthurOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AerianaPossibly a modern invented name, likely combining the sound of "Aer" (air) with the popular suffix "-iana"Modern coinage—
- ArchanaWorshipping, offering, or devotion (to a deity) in Hindu ritualSanskrit—
- AzileeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Anthonof uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- AprillA variant spelling of April, the month name, which is derived from the Latin Aprilis, possibly meaning 'to open' in reference to spring blossomsLatin—
- AbeniWe asked for her, and behold, we got herAfrican—
- AiLove, affection, or indigo (depending on the Japanese kanji used)Japanese—
- AishiaOf uncertain meaningArabic—
- AllexisVariant spelling of Alexis, typically interpreted as 'defender' or 'helper'Modern coinage—
- AydynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AriaunaLikely a modern variant of Ariana, itself derived from Greek Ariadne, meaning "most holyModern coinage—
- Ardeanof uncertain originEnglish—
- AgustusVariant spelling of Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerableLatin—
- AlbenaA Bulgarian and Macedonian name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Slavic element 'alb-' meaning 'white' or 'dawn', or from the Greek 'alpho' meaning 'white'Slavic—
- AngellicaAngellica is a modern variant of Angelica, which derives from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angelModern coinage—
- ArvellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AileeneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AshlyeA modern respelling of Ashley, derived from the Old English for 'ash tree meadow,' but with an intentionally unique spellingModern coinage—
- AnmarieCombination of Ann and Marie, together meaning 'grace' and 'beloved' or 'bitter'Modern coinage—
- AnjeanetteA combination of Ann and Jeanette, meaning 'grace' and 'God is gracious'English—
- AijaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngenetteDiminutive of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God'French—
- AntigoneOf uncertain meaningGreek—
- ArleenePossibly a variant of Arlene, which is of debated origin, possibly a feminine form of Charles or a combination of Mary and EileenModern coinage—
- AlegraCheerful or lively, from the Italian and Spanish word allegra meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'Italian—
- ArdeneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AtiaOf uncertain originArabic—
- AntoinneVariant of Antoine, the French form of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one' or 'of unknown origin'French—
- AnoukGraceHebrew—
- Antasiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AreathaOf uncertain originGreek—
- AsiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdonicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AntionioVariant of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one' or 'of inestimable worth'Latin—
- ArzellaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AttieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AllyceOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alice, meaning 'noble'English—
- AeriannaAeriana is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Ariana and the prefix Aer- (air)Modern coinage—
- AdabelleA combination of Ada and Belle, likely meaning 'noble' and 'beautifulModern coinage—
- AneshiaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- AubreyannaA combination of Aubrey and Anna, often interpreted as 'elf ruler' merged with 'grace'English—
- AnntoinetteA spelling variant of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine, which is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'French—
- AbrianModern invented name, likely a blend of 'Abram/Abraham' and 'Brian' or a variant of 'Abrianna' with a masculine endingModern coinage—
- Artaviusof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AbagaleOf uncertain originHebrew—
- AlexandryaFeminine form of Alexander, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankindEnglish—
- AriahnaVariant of Ariana, likely with the meaning 'most holy' or related to the Arianne/ Ariadne traditionModern coinage—
- AshauntiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AunikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdrenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AkishaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a variant of AishaModern coinage—
- AlisabethCreated as a variant of Elizabeth, likely with influence from Alice, hence a possible meaning of 'God is my oath' or 'noble'Modern coinage—
- AtibaGiftAfrican—
- AlmettaProbably a feminine elaboration or variant of Almet, itself possibly a variant of Elmet, a place name or surname of uncertain originModern coinage—
- AllisenLikely a modern respelling of Alison, which is a diminutive of Alice, meaning 'noble'Modern coinage—
- ArrionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AthziryOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant or invented spelling of Azariah or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- AmanadaOf uncertain origin, likely a variant spelling of AmandaModern coinage—
- AnalissaOf debated originModern coinage—
- AngeAngel or messenger of GodFrench—
- AlayjaLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Alaya or Aaliyah, meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- AshaylaProbably a modern invented name, possibly echoing Aisha or Kayla in soundModern coinage—
- AnnaleseA modern elaboration of Anna, typically interpreted as 'grace' or 'favor,' combining Ann with the popular suffix -aleseModern coinage—
- Atwoodlives at the woodEnglish—
- AdrieannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlcieUncertainEnglish—
- AntrellCombination of the prefix 'Ant-' (possibly from Anthony or Antoine) with the popular suffix '-trell'Modern coinage—
- AaniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AsjaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- AbygaleVariant of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father of joy'English—
- AyushiLong-lived, one with a long lifeSanskrit—
- AbdonServant, worshiper (of God)Hebrew—
- AmadPraiseworthy, one who praises GodArabic—
- Amerigoof uncertain originItalian—
- AmonieOf uncertain origin, likely an invented name or variant of Amoni, possibly influenced by the harmony-related word 'harmony' or the name AmayaModern coinage—
- AntoniqueOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Anthony or AntonModern coinage—
- ArlyceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AtanacioThe name Atanacio is the Spanish form of Athanasius, meaning 'immortal' or 'eternal lifeSpanish—
- AijahDerived from Aisha, the name of a wife of the prophet Muhammad, meaning 'living, prosperous'Arabic—
- AlexzandreaFeminine elaboration of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'English—
- AlonahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AshleymarieA combination of Ashley (from the Old English for 'ash wood clearing') and Marie (the French form of Mary, of uncertain meaning)Modern coinage—
- AldeneUncertainModern coinage—
- AlexanderaVariant of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'Greek—
- Anjelikaangelic, messenger of GodGreek—
- AudwinOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AnarosaA combination of Ana and Rosa, often interpreted as 'graceful rose' or 'favor rose'Spanish—
- AustraliaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AllyciaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented spelling influenced by Alicia and related namesModern coinage—
- Antaniaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend of Antonia and Tania or an elaboration of AntoniaModern coinage—
- AdianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AhniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlexsiaAlexsia is a modern feminine name, likely a blend or elaboration of Alexis or Alexa with the popular suffix -siaModern coinage—
- AubraDerived from the French place name AubrayFrench—
- AbagayleModern spelling variant of Abigail, traditionally interpreted as 'my father's joy' in HebrewHebrew—
- Aaleahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AbigaylMy father is joy, a variant of AbigailHebrew—
- AdelfaDerived from the Greek word for laurel, symbolizing victory and honorGreek—
- AkeylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlexinaDefender of mankindGreek—
- AnothonyAn alternate spelling of Anthony, which likely derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan originEnglish—
- AdainPossibly a variant of Aiden, meaning "little fire" in Irish, but the etymology is uncertainIrish—
- AiddenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArieonnaArieonna is a modern coinage with no established meaning, likely built from the Arie- sound combined with the fashionable -onna suffixModern coinage—
- AntionoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AyrianaPossibly a modern elaborated form of Ariana, influenced by names like Aria and Arianna, often interpreted as 'melody' or 'noble one'Modern coinage—
- ArthuroOf uncertain originItalian—
- AverillOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlzadaProbably a feminine form of Alzado, possibly meaning 'raised' or 'elevated' in Spanish, but the origin is uncertainSpanish—
- AyriannaAyrianna is a modern coinage, likely a variant of Arianna or Ariana, which is of uncertain origin but often associated with the name Ariadne or the Greek word for 'most holy'Modern coinage—
- AjeeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Ajay or AjaModern coinage—
- AngellinaLittle angel or messenger of GodEnglish—
- AshlinnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Alayziaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngelikiAngeliki is a Greek feminine name meaning 'messenger' or 'angelicGreek—
- AskiaOf uncertain originAfrican—
- AthelNoble, from the Old English element æþel meaning nobleEnglish—
- AyshiaVariant of Aisha, meaning 'living, prosperous' in ArabicArabic—
- AliveaThe name Alivea is a modern invented name, likely derived from the name Alivia (a variant of Olivia) combined with the fashionable suffix -ea, or as a creative respelling of the word 'alive'Modern coinage—
- AlmarieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Arriellepossibly a variant of Arielle, derived from Hebrew meaning 'lion of God'Modern coinage—
- AnijaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AniketOne who is unappeasableSanskrit—
- AbaigealOf uncertain originIrish—
- AntwaineA modern coinage blending the prefix 'Ant-' with the name 'Wayne' or the suffix '-waine', no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AymeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlleyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmarilysPossibly a modern coinage based on the flower amaryllisModern coinage—
- AnthaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ArcolaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Arrielpossibly a variant of Ariel, meaning 'lion of God' in Hebrew, or a modern feminine coinage inspired by ArielleHebrew—
- Ameshaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AndreeaManly, virile (feminine form of Andrew)Greek—
- AsberryOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AivahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name formed from Ava or Eva with a fashionable -ah suffixModern coinage—
- AmendaLikely a variant of Amanda, meaning 'worthy of love'English—
- Ahniyahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AqueelahFeminine form of Akeel, derived from Arabic 'aqil, meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise'Arabic—
- AryanahUncertainModern coinage—
- Austineof uncertain originEnglish—
- AundreyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AireannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlyssamarieAlyssamarie is a combined form of Alyssa and Marie, meaning 'noble' (from Marie) and possibly 'rational' or 'logical' (from Alyssa, derived from the Greek alyssos meaning 'sane, rational')Modern coinage—
- AnalysaModern variant of Analisa, likely based on the name Annalisa, ultimately derived from Anna (grace) and Lisa (God's promise) or influenced by the word 'analysis'Modern coinage—
- AnishkaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- AnekaOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- ArvoOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- AshlingDream or visionIrish—
- AyonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AshleyannA combination of Ashley and Ann, meaning 'ash meadow' (Ashley) and 'grace' (Ann)English—
- Ailedof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AkshitaOne who is eternal or imperishableSanskrit—
- AlexandeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnastashiaResurrectionGreek—