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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- AlwildaOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'elf warrior' or 'foreign warrior'English—
- AntwoinMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- AuneOne who is merciful or gracious, though also possibly derived from the words for wave or loved one, with multiple plausible originsScandinavian—
- AhmaudA modern coinage, possibly a respelling of Ahmad or Ahmoud, carrying the connotation of 'praiseworthy' from Arabic rootsModern coinage—
- AlazayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArabiaA place name referring to the Arabian Peninsula, used as a given nameModern coinage—
- AubryanaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending elements of Aubrey and Anna or BrianaModern coinage—
- AmberleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnniemaeAnniemae combines the names Annie and Mae, with Annie as a diminutive of Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace') and Mae derived from May, a month name or a variant of MaryEnglish—
- ArnishaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coined nameModern coinage—
- AllyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AndrienneFeminine form of Andre, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior'French—
- AlabamaPlace name for the UNative American—
- AlexsandroDefender of menItalian—
- AkeriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AniqueGraceDutch—
- AgapitaBeloved, dearSpanish—
- AmilyMost likely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Amy and Emily or a variant of AmeliaModern coinage—
- AnthonetteOf uncertain meaningLatin—
- ArneshaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- AryannahA modern variant of Arianna, most likely of Italian and Greek origin, associated with the meaning 'most holy'Modern coinage—
- AudyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlexiannaA modern elaboration of Alexandra or Alexis, meaning defender of mankindModern coinage—
- AlvyPossibly a diminutive of Alvin or a variant of Alvie, with uncertain meaningEnglish—
- AshuntiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Arloaof uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Arlo or a creative variant of ArleneModern coinage—
- AubreyanaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern blend of Aubrey and the fashionable suffix -anaModern coinage—
- AreilProbably a variant of Ariel, meaning 'lion of God' in Hebrew, though the spelling may be a modern inventionHebrew—
- AydeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AubryannaModern combination of Aubrey and Anna, suggesting a blended meaning of 'elf ruler' and 'grace'Modern coinage—
- AngelgabrielAngel Gabriel, a compound of the names Angel and Gabriel, referencing the archangel GabrielModern coinage—
- Adolphenoble wolfGerman—
- AmishOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the name of the Amish religious community, which derives from the surname of Jakob AmmannModern coinage—
- AnnalyssaVariant of Annalisa, a combination of Anna and Lisa, ultimately meaning 'grace' and 'God is my oath'Modern coinage—
- AdriShort form of Adriana or Adrienne, ultimately derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'Latin—
- AntoniousOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Anthony, meaning 'priceless' or 'of the Antonius family'Latin—
- Arthurinefeminine diminutive of Arthur, possibly meaning "bear" or "bear-like" from the Celtic *artosEnglish—
- ArtinaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AdrionaVariant of Adriana, from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'English—
- AneGracious, merciful, or favored by God, deriving from the Hebrew name HannahScandinavian—
- AretaOf uncertain originGreek—
- AshelynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AvonelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlfrettaElf counsel or elf strength, but the exact meaning is debatedEnglish—
- AndrettaFeminine form of Andrea, ultimately from the Greek 'andreia' meaning 'manly' or 'brave'Italian—
- AnissiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Anissa or a feminine form of Anis, with potential roots in Arabic or GreekModern coinage—
- AyashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AldenaPerhaps a feminine form of Alden, meaning 'old friend' (Old English) or possibly a variant of Alena or AldinaEnglish—
- AylissaPossibly a modern elaboration of Ayla or a feminine variant of EliasModern coinage—
- AerabellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AhtziryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AltameseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AditOne who is first, a beginningSanskrit—
- AdriannahFeminine form of Adrian, likely meaning 'from Hadria' or 'dark one'Modern coinage—
- AlizeaCoined, likely as a variant of Aliza or a feminine form of Alize, itself a respelling of EliséModern coinage—
- Aurtherof uncertain originEnglish—
- AlianahPossibly a modern invented name, variant of Aliana, itself a blend of names like Alia and AnnaModern coinage—
- AllieneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmbyrOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Anivalof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngeleenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlnisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlyxisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmintaOf uncertain originItalian—
- AcyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AbdifatahServant of the Conqueror, referring to God as the all-victoriousArabic—
- AiyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArmedaProbably a variant of Armida, meaning 'little armed one' or of uncertain originItalian—
- AirelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlmadeliaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- AmarionaA modern coinage combining elements of Ama- and -riona, possibly influenced by names like Amara and Marion, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- Airyannaa modern invented name combining sounds from names like Ariana and Aria, possibly influenced by the word 'airy'Modern coinage—
- ArlishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AylssaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdineOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Adina or a feminine form of Adin, both having Hebrew roots meaning 'slender' or 'delicate'Hebrew—
- AlvitaDerived from Latin 'albus' meaning white, often interpreted as 'white' or 'fair'Latin—
- AnakaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- ArbenUnknown, possibly related to the Albanian word 'arbën' meaning 'Albanian' or derived from a given nameModern coinage—
- AverianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlienaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AudreanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Allizonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AshikaHope, expectationSanskrit—
- AbryannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AllannaOf uncertain originIrish—
- AizikOf uncertain originHebrew—
- AlisciaA modern spelling variant of Alicia, which is derived from Alice, ultimately from Old French Adelaide, meaning "noble type" or "of noble kinModern coinage—
- AimyBelovedFrench—
- AntonishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AspasiaOf uncertain originGreek—
- AdisOf uncertain originArabic—
- AnberlinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AeishaVariant spelling of Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living' in ArabicArabic—
- AikaOf uncertain meaningJapanese—
- AlichaThe meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- AdmiralA high-ranking naval officer, but as a given name it is a rare modern coinage from the vocabulary wordModern coinage—
- AgustaPerhaps a variant of Augusta, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'Latin—
- AnnalisseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AkeiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AbreannaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of names like Abigail, Brianna, or AnnaModern coinage—
- AldinaOf uncertain originItalian—
- AshawnThe name Ashawn is of modern American coinage, blending the prefix 'A-' with the name Shawn, itself an anglicized form of SeanModern coinage—
- AhmodVariant of Ahmad, meaning 'highly praised' or 'most commendable'Arabic—
- Alphonsanoble and readyItalian—
- AnikkaDerived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'Scandinavian—
- AbronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdomOf debated originHebrew—
- Aldeaof uncertain originSpanish—
- AkeraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArpanOne who offers or dedicatesSanskrit—
- AkeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngeleenAnglicized spelling of Angelina, meaning 'little angel' or 'messenger of God'English—
- AaishaOne meaning is 'life' or 'living'Arabic—
- Ashrithof uncertain originSanskrit—
- AnslieA modern spelling variant of Ainsley or Ansley, possibly derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'hermitage clearing' or 'one's own meadow'Scottish—
- AvriannaModern combination of Ava and Brianna, or a feminine variant of Avriel, often interpreted as 'strength' or 'bird'Modern coinage—
- AcquanettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AddisynnThe name likely draws from Madison, itself from Matilda, meaning 'strength in battle,' but the spelling Addisynn is a modern inventionModern coinage—
- AldrickOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AmberlieAmberlie is a modern feminine name, a variant of Amber combined with the popular suffix -lieModern coinage—
- Armanieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AshdonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AirealOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Alexandrinafeminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Greek—
- AshakiOf uncertain origin, possibly from Swahili meaning 'one who is beautiful' or 'life'African—
- AadarshIdealSanskrit—
- Alexiodefender or helper of mankindSpanish—
- AraselyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AayushiLong-lived, one who lives longSanskrit—
- AshtanCombination of the popular sounds from Ashton and similar names, with no specific inherent meaningModern coinage—
- AbbiegailVariant spelling of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' in HebrewHebrew—
- AhmiyahLikely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by Aaliyah or Amaya, with no established meaning beyond its melodic soundModern coinage—
- AliyhaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AneyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Anwitaone who is led by the grace of GodSanskrit—
- AarionaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Ariana or AriadneModern coinage—
- AdriaunaEither a variant of Adriana, from the Latin name Hadrianus meaning 'from Hadria', or a modern coined name blending elements of Adriana and Shawna or similar soundsModern coinage—
- AhnikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AllexOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of AlexModern coinage—
- AzellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AbbegailA variant spelling of Abigail, meaning "my father is joy" in HebrewHebrew—
- Alashiaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- AmamdaOf uncertain originLatin—
- AnoopOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- AdarianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdrianahFeminine form of Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria' (a town in northern Italy) or 'dark one'Latin—
- AguedaIt may mean 'good' or 'kind,' derived from the Greek prefix 'agath-' meaning 'good,' though the exact origin is debatedSpanish—
- AlecsanderDefender of menGreek—
- Allardnoble and strong, or noble and hardyDutch—
- AnayelyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AkeenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnuragOne who is without attachmentSanskrit—
- AndreuManly, brave, or of uncertain originSpanish—
- ArlethiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AignerOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a surname useModern coinage—
- AlphiaPossibly a feminine form of Alphaeus, a Greek name of uncertain meaning, or a variant of Alpheus, a river god in Greek mythologyGreek—
- AlyceaVariant of Alicia, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind" or "of noble typeModern coinage—
- AnjeliqueOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AryiannaA modern invented name, likely a blend of Arianna and Aria, or derived from names ending in -ianaModern coinage—
- AmiayaPossibly a modern coinage blending the sounds of names like Amaya and Maya, or an elaboration of AmyModern coinage—
- AnalysiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Ana and Alicia, or a variant of AnalisaModern coinage—
- AndrayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AngelmarieCombination of the names Angel and Marie, literally meaning 'angel Mary'Modern coinage—
- AshlyndOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AvalynneModern respelling of Avalynn, likely a blend of Ava and Lynn, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AleeseA modern invented name, likely a blend of Alicia and Elise, or a variant of AliceModern coinage—
- AnastashaResurrectionGreek—
- AnnetA diminutive of Ann, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English—
- ArrettaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Arletta or a feminine form of ArretEnglish—
- AbriPossibly a short form of names like Abril or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- AfrikaFrom the continent of Africa, or from the Latin 'Africa' meaning 'sunny' or 'pleasant'Modern coinage—
- AhmarRed, or of a reddish complexionArabic—
- AkhilaComplete, wholeSanskrit—
- AliayahThe name Aliayah is a modern coinage, likely a variant of Aaliyah, which is sometimes associated with the Arabic name Aliyah meaning "sublime" or "exaltedModern coinage—
- AmmaarOne who builds, constructs, or populatesArabic—
- AngelyneCombination of Angela and the popular suffix 'lyne', often interpreted as 'little angel' or 'angelic'Modern coinage—
- ArmildaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AryamanNoble, honorableSanskrit—
- AshleynicoleCombination of Ashley (from an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'ash tree clearing') and Nicole (feminine form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people')Modern coinage—
- AudaOf uncertain originArabic—
- AlysandraA feminine elaboration of Alexander, likely intended to mean 'defender of mankind'Modern coinage—
- Anniyaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AriyanahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdenikeThe crown is cared for, or one who is the crown's caretakerAfrican—
- AkieraAkiera is a name of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- AlandoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmolPriceless, preciousSanskrit—
- AnnastynAnnastyn is a modern invented name, a variant of Anniston combining Anna and the suffix -stynModern coinage—
- ApostolosApostle or messenger, from the Greek apostolos (one sent forth)Greek—
- AvidFrom the English word avid, meaning 'eager' or 'enthusiastic,' used as a given nameEnglish—
- AndoniOf debated originSpanish—
- AnieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AynsleeVariant spelling of Ainsley, which is derived from an English place name meaning "one's own meadow" or "solitary clearingEnglish—
- AubreanaModern feminine coinage combining the name Aubrey with the popular -ana suffixModern coinage—
- AhmereOf debated originModern coinage—
- Aliyyahexalted, sublime, or highest social standingArabic—
- AtiyahA gift, present, or grant from GodArabic—
- AutreyOf uncertain originEnglish—