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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- AvivaSpring, renewal, or fresh as a springHebrew131
- AnylaOf uncertain originModern coinage131
- AlaiyahAscending, loftyModern coinage131
- AarivOf uncertain originSanskrit131
- AtleyOf uncertain originEnglish130
- AdvikUnique, peerlessSanskrit130
- ArlenOf uncertain originEnglish129
- AsmaSupreme, loftier, more eminentArabic129
- AavyaThe name Aavya is of uncertain meaningModern coinage129
- ArleneMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from a variant of Arline or as a modern combination of the names Ar- and -leneModern coinage127
- AmiaOf uncertain originModern coinage127
- ArleyProbably from an English habitational surname derived from place names meaning 'eagle wood' or 'eagle clearing'English126
- AleksanderDefender of menSlavic126
- AnviOne who is followedSanskrit126
- AdoreDerived from the English word meaning "to love deeply" or "to worshipModern coinage126
- AlisaOf uncertain originEnglish125
- AbbieDiminutive of Abigail, meaning 'joy of the father' in HebrewHebrew125
- AdileneOf uncertain originModern coinage125
- AanyaA common feminine name in India, often derived from Sanskrit and interpreted as 'grace' or 'favor'Sanskrit124
- AizaRespected or powerful womanArabic124
- Adriennefrom Hadria, a town in northern ItalyLatin123
- AlannahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alan or a feminine form of Alan, or an elaborated form of AlanaEnglish123
- AsaniOf uncertain originModern coinage123
- AnvikaOf uncertain originSanskrit123
- AadyaFirst power or primordial energy, a name for the goddess Durga in HinduismSanskrit122
- Akivafrom the Hebrew root for 'heel,' often interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'held by the heelHebrew121
- AlaiahPossibly a variant of Aliyah, meaning 'ascension' or 'exalted' in Hebrew, or a creative respelling of AaliyahModern coinage121
- AzulaOf uncertain originModern coinage121
- ArnoldEagle power or strong as an eagleGerman120
- AgathaGood, kindGreek120
- AsiyahOne who tends to or supportsArabic120
- AleyahVariant of Aaliyah, often interpreted as "exalted" or "high" in ArabicArabic119
- AulaniOf uncertain meaningHawaiian119
- AzuraBlue or sky blue, derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word for the color blueSpanish119
- AzaraOf uncertain originModern coinage119
- AdaliaOf uncertain originGerman118
- ArjanBeloved, pure, or preciousDutch118
- AmericaOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the name of the continent, itself possibly from the Italian explorer Amerigo VespucciModern coinage117
- AryahOf debated origin, likely a respelling of Aria or a variant of Arya, possibly meaning 'lioness' in Hebrew or 'noble' in SanskritModern coinage117
- AlanyOf uncertain originModern coinage117
- AhlaniOf debated originModern coinage116
- AriadneMost holy, or very pureGreek115
- AdalieOf uncertain originModern coinage114
- AziyahOf uncertain originModern coinage114
- ArrowA projectile shot from a bowEnglish113
- ArizbethA modern coined name combining elements of Ariz- (possibly from Arabic or Spanish origins) with Elizabeth, thus meaning something like 'noble oath' or 'God is my oath' by association with ElizabethModern coinage113
- AlahiaOf uncertain originModern coinage113
- AyshaLiving, prosperousArabic112
- AdnanSettler (in a garden)Arabic112
- AstraeaStar maidenGreek112
- AmaziOf uncertain originModern coinage112
- AmiyaOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Arabic name Amīna meaning 'trustworthy' or a variant of Amaya, or a modern invented nameModern coinage111
- AmariaOf uncertain originModern coinage111
- AdahAdah is a biblical name meaning 'adornment' or 'beauty' in Hebrew, though some sources associate it with 'assembly'Hebrew110
- AmenSo be itHebrew110
- AlyviaOf uncertain originModern coinage109
- AbdulrahmanServant of the Most Gracious, referring to one of the names of God in IslamArabic109
- AvrilDerived from the French word for the month of AprilFrench108
- AmbarOne possible origin is the Sanskrit word for 'sky' or 'ether' (आकाश), though it also appears as a Spanish word meaning 'amber'Sanskrit108
- AayanGod's giftArabic108
- AliasMeaning not establishedModern coinage108
- ArinOf uncertain originEnglish107
- AelinOf uncertain originModern coinage107
- AltonSettlement by the source of a river, or old townEnglish106
- AminTrustworthy, faithful, or honestArabic106
- AlessaAlessa is generally considered a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankindGreek105
- AleyaVariant of Aaliyah, meaning "exalted, sublime" in Arabic, or possibly a variant of Aliyah, meaning "ascent" in HebrewArabic105
- AntonyOf uncertain meaningLatin104
- AnaliyahA modern coinage, likely combining Ana or the sound of names like Aaliyah with the popular -liyah suffixModern coinage104
- AashviBlessed, prosperousSanskrit104
- AzuriOf uncertain originModern coinage104
- AhaanOf uncertain originSanskrit104
- ArmaanHope, wish, or desirePersian103
- AmadeusLove of GodLatin103
- AriannyA feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a modern elaboration of Ariana or a variant of ArianeModern coinage100
- AhuvaBeloved, dear oneHebrew100
- AsterStar, referring to the aster flowerEnglish100
- AlissaOf uncertain originEnglish99
- AarushFirst ray of the sunSanskrit99
- AviaDerived from the Latin word 'avis' meaning 'bird'Latin99
- ArwaMountain goat, ibexArabic99
- AnariOf uncertain originModern coinage99
- AnabiaOf uncertain originArabic99
- AlanniOf debated originModern coinage98
- AustenDerived from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'English97
- AlisterProbably a Scottish variant of Alastair, derived from Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Scottish97
- AbielGod is my fatherHebrew97
- AvianOf or relating to birds, from Latin avis 'bird'Modern coinage96
- AnaleahA modern compound name, likely formed from Anna and Leah, meaning 'grace' and 'weary' respectivelyModern coinage96
- ArayahOf uncertain originModern coinage96
- AvirajOf uncertain meaningSanskrit96
- AntoinePriceless one or inestimable, of debated originFrench95
- AudraNoble strength (often linked to Old English or Lithuanian roots, but exact meaning is uncertain)English95
- AmberlyCombination of Amber and the suffix -ly, often interpreted as 'amber meadow' or simply 'from Amber's meadowModern coinage95
- AxleOf uncertain originModern coinage95
- AzenethOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Azene or a feminine form of a name from the Aztec language meaning 'first flower'Modern coinage95
- AyanshPart of the sun, or first ray of lightSanskrit95
- AzirOf uncertain originArabic95
- AnsonSon of Anne or AndrewEnglish94
- AlynaOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- AddelynOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- AerithInvented name, of uncertain meaningModern coinage94
- AithanaThe name has recently emerged in the United States, and its exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage94
- AzaireOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- AugustinGreat, venerableLatin93
- AstonFrom an English surname meaning 'eastern settlement' or 'ash tree settlement'English93
- ArabelleA combination of Arabella and Belle, ultimately derived from Latin 'orabilis' meaning 'prayerful' or a variant of AnnabelEnglish93
- Alyannaof uncertain origin, likely a modern elaboration of Anna or a variant of AlianaModern coinage93
- AzariyahOf uncertain originModern coinage93
- Ayselmoonlight or moon haloModern coinage93
- AmyaAmya is a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Amy and Maya or a variant of Amaya, with no single established meaningModern coinage92
- AmesOf uncertain originEnglish92
- AlizahOf uncertain originHebrew92
- Adonaimy LordHebrew92
- AkaiOf uncertain originJapanese92
- AnnabelBeloved or graceful, from the Latin name Amabilis meaning 'lovable'English91
- AnnalieseA combination of Anna and Liese, meaning 'grace' and 'God is my oath'German91
- AramExalted, highHebrew91
- AbileneA place name from the biblical region of Abilene, meaning 'grassy meadow' or 'plain'English91
- AdairFrom an Irish surname meaning 'ford by the oak trees' or 'spear wealth'Irish90
- AngelyAngely is a modern feminine name, often considered a variant of Angela, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'angel'Modern coinage90
- AnnabethA combination of Anna and Beth, essentially meaning 'favor' or 'grace' (from Anna) and God is my oath (from Elizabeth)English90
- AcelynnModern invented name, likely formed from the fashionable -lynn suffix attached to the sound of "Ace" or "Ashley," with no traditional meaningModern coinage90
- AshantiOf uncertain originModern coinage89
- AryanaA name of debated originPersian89
- AudrianaA modern elaborated form of Audrey, meaning 'noble strength' or 'noble powerEnglish89
- AislynnDerived from the Irish name Aisling, meaning 'dream' or 'vision'Irish89
- AsaelGod has madeHebrew89
- AthaliaThe Lord is exalted or God is exaltedHebrew89
- AllyDiminutive of Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'English88
- Adelianoble, of noble kindGerman88
- AvrohomFather of a multitudeHebrew88
- AvigailFather's joy or joy of the fatherHebrew88
- AoifeOne meaning is 'beauty' or 'radiance', though the exact sense is debatedIrish88
- AnylahLikely a modern invented name, possibly formed from the popular sound pattern '-ny-lah' found in names like Aniyah, with no established etymological meaningModern coinage88
- AvniOne who is attuned or oriented toward the earthSanskrit88
- AlakaiThe name Alakai carries the meaning 'leader' or 'guide' in HawaiianHawaiian88
- Arsiah88
- AmiracleA modern coined name likely blending the prefix 'A-' with 'miracle', suggesting a miraculous giftModern coinage87
- AzraMaiden, virgin, or chaste womanArabic87
- AryannaMost likely a modern combination of Ariana and Anna, or a variant of Arianna with roots in the Italian name Arianna, meaning "most holy" from the Greek AriadneModern coinage86
- ArizonaOf uncertain originNative American86
- AtreyuOf uncertain meaningLiterary86
- AhanaA feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'dawn' or 'first rays of the sun'Sanskrit86
- AarizRespected, leader, or one who is highly esteemedArabic86
- AilenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Eileen or Aileen, meaning 'bright, shining one'Irish86
- AydanDerived from the Irish name Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'Irish85
- AyubOne of several Arabic forms of the biblical Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'returning to God'Arabic85
- AsiaMeaning uncertainEnglish84
- AbdulServant of the (God), a theophoric prefix in Arabic compound namesArabic84
- ArmonOf uncertain originModern coinage84
- AddalynOf uncertain originModern coinage84
- AnnaleighCombination of Anna (grace) and Leigh (meadow), or elaboration of Anna with the popular -leigh suffixEnglish84
- AmadeoLoved by God, or one who loves GodItalian84
- AmourA name adopted from the French word for 'love'French84
- AqsaMost likely a variant of Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living' in Arabic, though some associate it with the name of the Al-Aqsa MosqueArabic84
- AdaelGod is witnessHebrew84
- AdolfoNoble wolfSpanish83
- AdityaBelonging to or descending from the goddess AditiSanskrit83
- AmauriOf debated originArabic83
- AstoriaOf uncertain originModern coinage83
- AlorahOf uncertain meaningModern coinage83
- AthaliahGod is exalted, or possibly the Lord has afflictedHebrew83
- AzhaniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage83
- AbrielleGod is my strengthFrench82
- AyvenOf uncertain originModern coinage82
- AnabellaAnabella is a variant of Annabel, meaning 'lovable' or 'graceful beauty'English81
- AlaysiaThe name Alaysia is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Alysia or Alisha, or a blend of the prefix 'Al-' with 'Asia' or 'Laysia', but it has no established traditional meaningModern coinage81
- AlitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah meaning 'exalted, sublime'Modern coinage81
- AsadLion, symbolizing strength and courageArabic81
- ArtistA person who creates art, from the Latin 'ars' (art)Modern coinage81
- AnaliseGrace or favor, a variant of Anneliese combining Anna and LieseGerman80
- AjAJ is an initial-based name with no inherent meaning beyond the letters A and JModern coinage80
- AmariiOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- AribellaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining Ari- (from Aria or Ariel) with the popular suffix -bella (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian)Modern coinage80
- AmorahOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- AvaiaOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- AiyannaEternal blossom, or beautiful flowerModern coinage79
- AlanisFrom the name Alan, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'little rock' or 'harmony'English79
- AdaleighOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from Addison and LeighModern coinage79
- AseelOne who has noble character and high moral principles, also interpreted as night or eveningArabic79
- AnnaleiaCombination of Anna and Leah, or a modern coinage with no established meaningModern coinage79
- AudrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage78
- AdoraAdored oneLatin78
- AzaliaFeminine name derived from the genus of flowering shrubs, the azaleaModern coinage78
- AndromedaOf uncertain originGreek78
- AyzelOf uncertain originModern coinage78
- AlphaFirst letter of the Greek alphabet, often used figuratively to mean 'first' or 'primary'Greek77
- ArlieOf uncertain originEnglish77
- AdilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- AislynPossibly a variant of Aisling, from the Irish word for 'dream' or 'vision'Irish77
- AmeenaTrustworthy, faithfulArabic77
- AlyzaOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- AyalaGazelle or deer (Hebrew)Hebrew77
- AmilaAmila is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'hopeful' or 'longing' from Arabic, or derived from the Slavic name Mila meaning 'gracious, dear'Arabic77
- AeroThe name Aero is derived from the Greek root 'aer', meaning 'air'Modern coinage77
- Aikobeloved childJapanese76
- AbubakrFather of the young camel, a title given to the first caliph of Islam, Abu Bakr al-SiddiqArabic76
- AerisOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the English name Iris or a modern coinage inspired by the Latin word 'aer' (air)Modern coinage75
- AzizMighty, beloved, or powerfulArabic75