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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A-names in 2025
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- AbdikadirServant of the Able (God), a common Arabic theophoric nameArabic—
- Agripinaborn feet firstLatin—
- AlansonSon of Alan, or possibly 'little Alan'English—
- AlyeneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Aline or a feminine form of AlanEnglish—
- AngeliceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AvereighLikely a modern invented name, combining the sound of Avery with a fashionable -leigh suffix, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AbbyeDerived from Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' in Hebrew, but often used independentlyEnglish—
- AnayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AreonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AviceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AvoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AaleighaLikely a variant of Aaliyah, which is traditionally interpreted as 'exalted' or 'sublime' in ArabicModern coinage—
- AkeiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlisheaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AllyssiaVariant of Alicia, which is a Latinized form of Alice, meaning 'noble kind' from Old FrenchModern coinage—
- AshetonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlceePossibly a variant of Alcée, which may be derived from Greek 'alke' meaning 'strength' or a French surname originFrench—
- AlecxanderDefender of men, from the Greek AlexandrosGreek—
- AnaclaraA compound name combining Ana and Clara, with no single independent meaningSpanish—
- AntaviaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArvettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AvonneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AydnVariant of Aidan, from an Irish Gaelic name meaning 'little fire'Irish—
- AmandOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnastasyaresurrectionSlavic—
- AngalinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AbrinaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AdisenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnamikaOne who is beyond descriptionSanskrit—
- AnothyAnothy is likely a variant of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one' or 'flower', though the exact derivation is uncertainEnglish—
- ArionneLikely a modern elaboration of the name Ari or a feminine variant of Arian, possibly meaning 'silver' in Welsh or 'noble' in Hebrew, but origin is uncertainModern coinage—
- Ariyonaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- AshvinPossessing horses, or a divine twin horseman in Hindu mythologySanskrit—
- AireonnaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of names like Aria, Arianna, or Irene with the popular suffix -onnaModern coinage—
- AndelynA modern combination of Anne or Andrea and the popular -lyn suffix, often interpreted as "graceful" or "strong" by analogy, but without a single established meaningModern coinage—
- AntiaOf uncertain originGreek—
- AntonietaPriceless one or inestimableSpanish—
- AshleahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Aydeeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AalaysiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdleneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Adonteof uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling or elaboration of names like Dontae or DanteModern coinage—
- AkankshaDesire, wish, or aspirationSanskrit—
- AlexsandriaA spelling variant of Alexandria, meaning 'defender of mankind' in GreekModern coinage—
- AnaleseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnupamaIncomparable, matchless, or unequaledSanskrit—
- AyssaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Aisha or an invented modern nameModern coinage—
- AdreonnaModern invented name, likely a blend of Adriana or Andrea with the fashionable -onna suffixModern coinage—
- AhrianaMost likely a modern coinage based on the name Ariana, which is often associated with the meaning "most holy" from Italian or "silver" from Welsh, but the spelling Ahriana is a recent inventionModern coinage—
- AlmeterOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArcenioOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ArlieneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Arlene or a feminine form of Arlen, meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'English—
- AdibaCultured, refined, or well-manneredArabic—
- AhmadouMost praised, or one who constantly thanks GodArabic—
- AlejaVariant of Alethea, meaning 'truth' in Greek, or a modern inventionModern coinage—
- AlexziaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AliviyaProbably a modern invented name, blending sounds from names like Olivia and AliyahModern coinage—
- AlleciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Arillaof uncertain origin, possibly inventedModern coinage—
- AsmarDarker in color, duskierArabic—
- AdithPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'first' or 'beginning', or a variant of Aditya (sun)Sanskrit—
- AirikaVariant of Erica, meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'Scandinavian—
- AllonaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alona or a feminine form of Alon or a coined melodic nameModern coinage—
- AlydaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnastasioResurrectionGreek—
- AnelleAn invented name, likely a combination of the prefix 'An-' with the popular suffix '-elle', suggesting grace or beautyModern coinage—
- AnnebelleCombination of Anna (grace) and Belle (beautiful), so essentially 'graceful beauty'Modern coinage—
- AnthonyjamesCombination of the names Anthony and James, with Anthony meaning 'priceless one' or 'flower' (from Greek) and James meaning 'supplanter' (from Hebrew)Modern coinage—
- AntoinettA feminine diminutive of Anthony, traditionally meaning 'priceless one' or 'flower'French—
- AubriaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend or variant of Aubrey or AubrianaModern coinage—
- AbigialOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AbyanOf debated originArabic—
- AlysciaPossibly a modern spelling variant of Alicia, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type'Modern coinage—
- AnnaiLikely derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Hebrew—
- AdanteAdante is a modern invented name, possibly derived from the musical term 'andante' (meaning 'at a walking pace') or as a variant of DanteModern coinage—
- AlexineDefender of mankindFrench—
- AmileeVariant of Amelia, meaning 'work' (from Amalia) or possibly a modern blend of Amy and LeeModern coinage—
- ArlennePossibly a modern variant of Arlene or ArletteModern coinage—
- AkaylahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Alisahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlzinaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AmabelLovable, beloved, or worthy of loveLatin—
- AmoreenaPossibly a modern coinage combining elements of Amy and Regina, or inspired by the name Amoreena, a variant of Amara meaning 'grace' or 'beloved'Modern coinage—
- Antroneof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArlinaProbably a modern coinage, possibly a blend of names like Arlene and Alina, or a feminine form of ArlinModern coinage—
- AzadehThe name Azadeh means 'free' or 'noble' in PersianPersian—
- AalliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdriyanaFeminine form of Adrian, of uncertain originModern coinage—
- AhshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlicyaNoble or noble kindEnglish—
- AlysahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alicia or Alyssa, meaning 'noble' or derived from the flower alyssumModern coinage—
- AnnickGraceFrench—
- AnnishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArmettaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Arriahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArthellaPossibly a feminine form of Arthur, meaning 'bear' or a variant of Artella, of uncertain originEnglish—
- AlvedaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AmarisaElegant coinage, likely a blend of names like Amara and Marisa, or an elaboration of Ama- with the popular -isa suffixModern coinage—
- AnayiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Anneliesgrace or favor, derived from the Hebrew name HannahDutch—
- AdamarieA combination of Ada and Marie, meaning 'noble sea of bitterness' or 'adorned star of the sea'Modern coinage—
- AdieDiminutive of names beginning with Ad-, such as Adeline or Adam, but also used independentlyEnglish—
- AlanyaUncertainModern coinage—
- AlleThe name Alle is of uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- ArykaOf uncertain origin, possibly a respelling of Erica or ErikaModern coinage—
- Atilanofrom the Roman family name Atilius, likely of Etruscan originSpanish—
- AllesandraDefender of mankindItalian—
- AllyiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Antarioof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArdianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArnellaUnknown, possibly a feminine elaboration of the name Arnold, which means 'eagle power'Modern coinage—
- ArryannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlegandraPossibly a variant of Alejandra, meaning 'defender of mankind' in SpanishSpanish—
- AlexsysVariant spelling of Alexis, which is believed to mean 'defender' or 'helper' in GreekGreek—
- AlvonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AnnasofiaGrace of GodItalian—
- AnquinetteDerived from the name Anquin, itself a variant of Anquinette, possibly a feminine form of Antoine, meaning 'priceless one' or 'flower'Modern coinage—
- AravindOne who is pure, bright, or radiantSanskrit—
- ArelenePossibly a variant of Arlene, which may mean 'pledge' or be a feminine form of Irish Arlen, of debated originIrish—
- AashkaBlessing, hope, or expectation (Sanskrit आशा āśā)Sanskrit—
- AbbeeMy father is joy, or joyful fatherHebrew—
- AmaneeOf uncertain originArabic—
- AmaurieOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a feminine variant of Amory or AmourModern coinage—
- ArrinPossibly a variant of Aaron, meaning 'mountain' or 'high mountain', or a modern coinage based on similar-sounding namesModern coinage—
- AubrianneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern blend of names such as Aubrey and Anne or BriannaModern coinage—
- AmanthaLikely a modern invented name, possibly formed from the sounds of Samantha or Amanda, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- AniayahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Aniyah or AaliyahModern coinage—
- AnkushAn elephant goad, a sharp hook used to guide elephantsSanskrit—
- ArmeniaOf uncertain originLatin—
- ArtrellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AudrynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AbbigaelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AlizeyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AryonaPossibly a modern coinage, perhaps derived from Ariana or Arya, but of uncertain originModern coinage—
- AvaraeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AaryanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AhnyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AidynnModern invented spelling of Aidan, itself derived from the Irish Aodhán meaning 'little fire'Modern coinage—
- AleliOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Analeiseof uncertain origin, likely a modern blend of Ana and Elise or a variant of AnnaliseModern coinage—
- ArnelleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AdedamolaThe crown has arrived in joyAfrican—
- AnjaleeOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- ArmariThe meaning of Armari is uncertain, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Armando and AmariModern coinage—
- AayanaPossibly derived from Sanskrit 'ayana' meaning 'path' or 'movement', or a variant of Aanya 'grace'Modern coinage—
- AdeyemiThe crown befits meAfrican—
- AmanpreetLight of peaceSanskrit—
- AmbrieModern feminine name, likely a blend of Amber or Ambreen with the fashionable -ie suffix, or an invented nameModern coinage—
- AngeeOften considered a variant of Angie, a diminutive of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God'English—
- AnnastonCombination of Anna and the suffix -ston, suggesting a place or settlement nameModern coinage—
- ArshdeepLight of the divine throneSanskrit—
- AbbigalVariant of Abigail, traditionally meaning 'my father is joy' in HebrewEnglish—
- ArleathaPossibly a variant of Arletha or a combination of Arlene and AltheaModern coinage—
- ArlyssPossibly a variant of Arlene or Marlene, or a coinage based on the popular -lyss suffix, meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- ArtyDiminutive or pet form of Arthur, meaning 'bear' or 'bear-like'English—
- AdemolaThe crown brings honor, or the crown has honorAfrican—
- AhmiaPossibly a variant of Ahmah, a feminine form of Ahmad, meaning 'most praised' in Arabic, or a modern coinageArabic—
- AyrielOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AnistenA modern invented name, likely influenced by names like Aniston and Kristen, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- AnjolinaA respelled variant of Angelina, itself a diminutive of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God'English—
- AzleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AjayaInvincible, unconquerableSanskrit—
- Alfonsanoble and readySpanish—
- AngeliyahAngeliyah is a modern name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative elaboration of Angela or Angel, ultimately from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger'Modern coinage—
- AnniebellA combination of the names Annie and Bell, often interpreted as 'graceful beauty' or 'favored beauty'English—
- AreyanaAreyana is a modern English coinage, likely formed from the popular -ana suffix attached to the name Ari or Arya, or as a variant of ArianaModern coinage—
- ArihanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AxavierA modern invented name combining the prefix 'A' with Xavier, which itself is of Basque origin meaning 'new house'Modern coinage—
- AzhaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlexiasOf uncertain originGreek—
- AnzleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ArrionnaArrionna is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of the names Arianna and Arriana, suggesting a meaning of 'very holy' by associationModern coinage—
- AyuubAyuub is the Arabic form of Job, meaning "where is my father?" or "persecuted," though the exact meaning is debatedArabic—
- AaleeyahOf uncertain originArabic—
- AbreyProbably a variant of Aubrey, derived from the Germanic elements 'alf' (elf) and 'ric' (power, ruler), meaning 'elf ruler'English—
- AddylinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AdylinA modern coinage, likely a variant of Adeline, itself from the Germanic root 'adal' meaning 'noble'Modern coinage—
- AliviyahThe name is a modern English elaboration of Aliyah, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'ascent' or 'to ascend'Modern coinage—
- AlvetaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- AmalioOf uncertain originItalian—
- ArteshaUncertainModern coinage—
- AtoyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AurillaMeans 'golden' in Latin, but also considered a variant of Ora or AureliaLatin—
- AdalidLeader, guide, or championSpanish—
- AkitaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- AradhanaWorship, devotion, or prayer, in the sense of reverent adoration of the divineSanskrit—
- ArnetaProbably a feminine diminutive of Arnold, meaning 'eagle power' or 'strong as an eagle'English—
- AubrionnaOften interpreted as a combination of Aubrey and Brianna, but its exact meaning is uncertain as a modern coinageModern coinage—
- AvondreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AxieDiminutive of Axel or, less often, of names beginning with Ax-Modern coinage—
- AbdulkadirServant of the Able One (God in Islam)Arabic—
- AerionUncertainModern coinage—
- AkiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlekhyaOne who cannot be written or describedSanskrit—
- Alichiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Anninagrace or favorItalian—
- ApoorvaUnique, matchless, or unparalleled in SanskritSanskrit—
- AvareyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- AlissahVariant of Alissa, generally understood as a form of Alice, meaning 'noble'English—
- AlquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—