Baby Girl Names That Start With A
A-names have led the American charts for two decades, and it is easy to hear why: the open first vowel gives names like Amelia and Asher a soft, singable start. The letter carries unusually strong Hebrew currents (Abigail, Aaron, Asher) alongside Latin and Greek classics such as Aurora and Alexander. This page narrows the letter to 279 girl names, where Hebrew, Greek and Arabic origins run strongest. Amelia (No. 4) and Ava (No. 11) are the most popular A girl names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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This page narrows the A list to baby girl names with meanings and origins. For a fresh batch, open the girl name generator preset for A. You can also compare the broader baby names that start with A, switch to baby boy names that start with A, or move to baby girl names that start with Z and baby girl names that start with B.
Baby Girl Names That Start With A List
279 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Amelia
Meaning: Work, industrious
Origin: Germanic
#2
Ava
Meaning: Bird, life, or desired
Origin: Germanic / Latin
#3
Arabella
Meaning: Prayerful, lovable, or yielding to prayer depending on interpretation
Origin: Medieval Scottish / Latin
#4
Aria
Meaning: Song or melody
Origin: Italian / Hebrew
#5
Ada
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Italian
#6
Aurora
Meaning: Dawn
Origin: Spanish
#7
Ayla
Meaning: Moonlight
Origin: Turkish
#8
Alice
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#9
Athena
Meaning: Goddess of wisdom
Origin: Greek
#10
Amelie
Meaning: Work, industrious; French form of Amelia
Origin: French / Germanic
#11
Amaya
Meaning: Night rain or mother city
Origin: Japanese / Basque / Sanskrit
#12
Aisha
Meaning: Living or alive
Origin: Arabic
#13
Anaya
Meaning: Care, protection, or looking up to God
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / Sanskrit
#14
Autumn
Meaning: Autumn season
Origin: English
#15
Annie
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: English / Hebrew
#16
Amara
Meaning: Grace, immortal
Origin: Igbo
#17
Alba
Meaning: Dawn or white
Origin: Spanish
#18
Aurelia
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Latin
#19
Amber
Meaning: Amber gemstone
Origin: English
#20
Anna
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Italian
#21
Ariella
Meaning: Lioness of God
Origin: Hebrew
#22
Ayra
Meaning: Respectable, noble, or eye-opening depending on language
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / modern English
#23
Amira
Meaning: Princess or commander
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#24
Annabelle
Meaning: Grace and beauty, or lovable
Origin: English / French / Latin
#25
Aaliyah
Meaning: High, exalted
Origin: Arabic
#26
Abigail
Meaning: My father's joy
Origin: Hebrew
#27
Ayah
Meaning: Sign, verse, or miracle
Origin: Arabic
#28
Ariana
Meaning: Most holy
Origin: Greek
#29
Anastasia
Meaning: Resurrection
Origin: Greek
#30
Arya
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Sanskrit / Persian
#31
Amina
Meaning: Trustworthy or faithful
Origin: Arabic
#32
Ayzal
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#33
Ayat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#34
Aubrey
Meaning: Elf ruler
Origin: English
#35
Amal
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#36
Alana
Meaning: Beautiful, child, or harmony depending on usage
Origin: Irish / Hawaiian / modern English
#37
Alexandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek
#38
Ayesha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#39
Aoife
Meaning: Beauty or radiance
Origin: Irish
#40
Alaya
Meaning: Abode, dwelling, or ascent depending on usage
Origin: Sanskrit / Arabic / modern English
#41
Alora
Meaning: Dreamer or modern elaboration of Elora
Origin: Modern English / literary
#42
Aya
Meaning: Sign, verse, or bird
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / Japanese
#43
Alayna
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or harmony depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Irish / French
#44
Alma
Meaning: Soul or nourishing
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#45
Aleena
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or noble; Alina variant
Origin: Slavic / Germanic / modern English
#46
Amirah
Meaning: Princess or leader
Origin: Arabic
#47
Adeline
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#48
Aiza
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Ayda
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Astrid
Meaning: Beautiful god
Origin: Germanic
#51
Ashley
Meaning: Ash tree clearing
Origin: English
#52
Amanda
Meaning: Lovable, worthy of love
Origin: Latin
#53
Alexis
Meaning: Helper, defender
Origin: Greek
#54
Alyssa
Meaning: Alyssum flower, or rational
Origin: Greek / English
#55
Amy
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: French / Latin
#56
Allison
Meaning: Noble kind or son of Alice
Origin: English / Germanic
#57
Andrea
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#58
Angela
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Alicia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
April
Meaning: April month name, opening or springtime
Origin: Latin / English month name
#61
Alexa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Audrey
Meaning: Noble strength
Origin: English
#63
Addison
Meaning: Son of Adam
Origin: English surname
#64
Avery
Meaning: Ruler of elves
Origin: English / Germanic
#65
Alexandria
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek / place name
#66
Arianna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Angelina
Meaning: Angel, messenger
Origin: Greek / Italian / Spanish
#68
Adriana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Angelica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Ana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Angel
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#72
Alison
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Medieval French / Germanic
#73
Ariel
Meaning: Lion of God
Origin: Hebrew
#74
Abby
Meaning: My father's joy; Abigail diminutive
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#75
Anne
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: French / Hebrew
#76
Alejandra
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#77
Alisha
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Ashlyn
Meaning: Dream, vision, or ash-tree lake by modern roots
Origin: Irish / English modern usage
#79
Adrianna
Meaning: From Hadria; Adriana variant
Origin: Latin / English
#80
Ashlee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#81
Alexia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#82
Allyson
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#83
Alondra
Meaning: Lark bird
Origin: Spanish
#84
Alaina
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or harmony depending on root
Origin: French / Irish / modern English
#85
Aliyah
Meaning: Ascent or rising
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic
#86
Aubree
Meaning: Elf ruler; Aubrey variant
Origin: Germanic / English
#87
Ailany
Meaning: Modern variant of Ailani; possibly from Hawaiian chiefly or heavenly elements
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#88
Alina
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or noble depending on usage
Origin: Slavic / Germanic / Greek
#89
Ailani
Meaning: Possibly high chief or heavenly chief depending interpretation
Origin: Hawaiian
#90
Adalynn
Meaning: Noble kind; modern Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#91
Adaline
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: Germanic / English
#92
Amora
Meaning: Love
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese / modern English
#93
Arleth
Meaning: Modern Arlette-family name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern Spanish / French
#94
Aylani
Meaning: Modern Ailani-influenced spelling; possibly high chief or heavenly chief
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#95
Adelyn
Meaning: Noble kind; modern Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#96
Adhara
Meaning: Maidens; name of a bright star in Canis Major
Origin: Arabic star name
#97
Adelynn
Meaning: Noble kind; modern Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#98
Alivia
Meaning: Olive tree; modern Olivia variant
Origin: Latin / modern English
#99
Arielle
Meaning: Lion of God
Origin: French / Hebrew
#100
Arlette
Meaning: Meaning uncertain; French form connected with Arla or Herleva
Origin: French
#101
Alisson
Meaning: Noble; Allison variant
Origin: French / Germanic / modern Spanish usage
#102
Analeia
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Ana and Leia; grace and weary or heavenly meadow by root
Origin: Modern American / Hebrew-influenced
#103
Amoura
Meaning: Love; Amora variant
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese / modern English
#104
Amaia
Meaning: The end
Origin: Basque
#105
Allie
Meaning: Noble, or diminutive of Alice, Alison, and related names
Origin: English / Germanic
#106
Ari
Meaning: Lion, eagle, or best
Origin: Hebrew / Norse
#107
Amiyah
Meaning: Modern Amaya or Amiya variant; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American / Sanskrit-influenced
#108
Azariah
Meaning: Yahweh has helped
Origin: Hebrew
#109
Andi
Meaning: Manly or brave; short form of Andrea, Andrew, and related names
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#110
Ariah
Meaning: Modern Aria variant; song, melody, or lion-associated by root
Origin: Italian / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#111
Azaria
Meaning: Yahweh has helped; Azariah variant
Origin: Hebrew
#112
Arlet
Meaning: Arlette-family name; meaning uncertain
Origin: French / modern Spanish usage
#113
Andie
Meaning: Manly or brave; Andrea and Andrew diminutive
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#114
Alara
Meaning: Water fairy in Turkic mythology, or meaning varies by modern usage
Origin: Turkish / modern English
#115
Araceli
Meaning: Altar of heaven
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#116
Azari
Meaning: Modern Azariah or Azriel-family form; help of God by root
Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English
#117
Alaiya
Meaning: Modern Alaya or Aliyah variant; rising, high, or dwelling by root
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / modern English
#118
Aura
Meaning: Breeze, air, or distinctive atmosphere
Origin: Greek / Latin word name
#119
Aliya
Meaning: High, exalted; Aliyah variant
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#120
Aila
Meaning: From the strong place, or light bearer depending on language
Origin: Scottish / Finnish / Turkish
#121
Amayah
Meaning: Modern Amaya variant; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American / Spanish / Japanese-influenced
#122
Anaiah
Meaning: Yahweh has answered, or God has answered by related roots
Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English
#123
Arisbeth
Meaning: Modern Ari and Elizabeth blend; lion and pledged-to-God roots
Origin: Modern Spanish / Hebrew-influenced
#124
Ayleen
Meaning: Moon halo or bright light; Aylin and Eileen-influenced form
Origin: Turkish / Irish / modern English
#125
Aspyn
Meaning: Aspen tree; modern spelling variant
Origin: English nature name / modern spelling
#126
Anais
Meaning: Grace; French and Catalan Anna form
Origin: French / Catalan / Hebrew
#127
Ainara
Meaning: Swallow bird
Origin: Basque
#128
Anayah
Meaning: Care, protection, or God has answered depending on root
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#129
Ailanny
Meaning: Modern Ailani or Ailany variant; heavenly or chiefly imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian-influenced modern American
#130
Aleia
Meaning: Modern Alia or Leia-family form; exalted or weary by root
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#131
Alianna
Meaning: High, exalted, and grace by Aliyah and Anna roots
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / modern English
#132
Aadhya
Meaning: First, original, or beginning
Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage
#133
Ainhoa
Meaning: From Ainhoa, a Basque place and Marian shrine name
Origin: Basque place name
#134
August
Meaning: Great, venerable
Origin: Latin
#135
Amiri
Meaning: Princely or commander-associated
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#136
Arden
Meaning: Great forest or high valley
Origin: English surname / place name
#137
Akira
Meaning: Bright, clear, or intelligent depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese
#138
Arely
Meaning: Modern Spanish usage name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern Spanish / American
#139
Adalee
Meaning: Noble and meadow, or modern Ada and Lee compound
Origin: Germanic / English
#140
Addilyn
Meaning: Noble kind; Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#141
Antonella
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#142
Aitana
Meaning: Mountain name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Spanish
#143
Aniyah
Meaning: Care or concern
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#144
Ayanna
Meaning: Beautiful flower or blossom
Origin: Amharic / African American modern
#145
Asha
Meaning: Hope or life
Origin: Swahili / Sanskrit / Arabic
#146
Aziza
Meaning: Precious, beloved, or powerful
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#147
Alayah
Meaning: Sublime or ascending
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#148
Aliyahna
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Aliyah
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic / American modern
#149
Alaia
Meaning: Joyful or sublime
Origin: Basque / Arabic
#150
Ayana
Meaning: Beautiful flower or pathway
Origin: Amharic / Sanskrit
#151
A-yun
Meaning: beautiful or elegant A plus shining or graceful Yoon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#152
A-rin
Meaning: beautiful or elegant A plus jade, neighbour, or refined Rin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#153
A-ra
Meaning: sea in older Korean usage, or graceful A plus Ra depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#154
Ah-young
Meaning: graceful or beautiful A plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#155
An
Meaning: Peace or safety
Origin: Vietnamese
#156
Anh
Meaning: Light, reflection, flower, or elite depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#157
An Nhien
Meaning: Peaceful and natural
Origin: Vietnamese
#158
Anong
Meaning: beautiful woman
Origin: Thai
#159
Anchali
Meaning: greeting or respectful salutation
Origin: Thai
#160
Achara
Meaning: angel or fine woman
Origin: Thai
#161
Aranya
Meaning: forest
Origin: Thai
#162
Anika
Meaning: Grace, brilliance, or fearless
Origin: Sanskrit / Hebrew
#163
Aanya
Meaning: Inexhaustible or gracious
Origin: Sanskrit
#164
Aaradhya
Meaning: Worshipped or adored
Origin: Sanskrit
#165
Avani
Meaning: Earth
Origin: Sanskrit
#166
Anjali
Meaning: Offering or salutation
Origin: Sanskrit
#167
Aditi
Meaning: Boundless or free
Origin: Sanskrit
#168
Anvi
Meaning: Kind, goddess, or one who has to be followed
Origin: Sanskrit
#169
Aiko
Meaning: Beloved child
Origin: Japanese
#170
Amihan
Meaning: Northeast wind
Origin: Tagalog
#171
Adelaide
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: Germanic
#172
Adela
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#173
Ainsley
Meaning: One meadow or hermitage meadow
Origin: English
#174
Aspen
Meaning: Aspen tree
Origin: English nature name
#175
Aviana
Meaning: Birdlike or modern Ava and Anna compound
Origin: Latin / modern English
#176
Annalise
Meaning: Grace and pledged to God
Origin: German / Hebrew
#177
Averie
Meaning: Elf ruler; Avery variant
Origin: English / Germanic
#178
Aylin
Meaning: Moon halo or moonlight
Origin: Turkish
#179
Ashlynn
Meaning: Dream, vision, or ash-tree lake by modern roots
Origin: Irish / English modern usage
#180
Annabella
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#181
Ariyah
Meaning: Lioness, noble, or air/song depending on root
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#182
Avianna
Meaning: Birdlike or modern Ava and Anna compound
Origin: Latin / modern English
#183
Aleah
Meaning: High, exalted; Aliyah variant
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / modern English
#184
Amari
Meaning: Eternal, promised, or strength depending on usage
Origin: African / Hebrew / Arabic
#185
Addyson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#186
Aubrie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#187
Alani
Meaning: Orange tree, or modern form connected with Ailani in U.S. usage
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#188
Adelina
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#189
Alanna
Meaning: Beautiful, child, or harmony depending on usage
Origin: Irish / Hawaiian / modern English
#190
Anahi
Meaning: Name from Guarani legend; meaning uncertain
Origin: Guarani / Spanish usage
#191
Azalea
Meaning: Azalea flower
Origin: Greek botanical
#192
Anya
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: Russian / Hebrew
#193
Aileen
Meaning: Bright, shining, or desired
Origin: Irish
#194
Addisyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#195
Addilynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#196
Adley
Meaning: God is just, or noble clearing by surname-style roots
Origin: Hebrew / English surname
#197
Angie
Meaning: Angel or messenger; Angela diminutive
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#198
Alena
Meaning: Bright, shining light; Helen-family form
Origin: Slavic / Greek
#199
Annika
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Scandinavian
#200
Alia
Meaning: High, exalted, or noble
Origin: Arabic
#201
Armani
Meaning: Modern fashion surname name; possibly from Germanic Herman roots
Origin: Italian surname / modern American
#202
Adele
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Italian
#203
Angelique
Meaning: Angelic or messenger
Origin: French
#204
Aniya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Ariya
Meaning: Noble, honourable, or melody depending on root
Origin: Sanskrit / Persian / modern English
#206
Aliza
Meaning: Joyful
Origin: Hebrew
#207
Ansley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Annabel
Meaning: Lovable or grace and beauty
Origin: Scottish
#209
Avah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Amani
Meaning: Wishes, aspirations, or peace depending on language
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#211
Ariadne
Meaning: Most holy
Origin: Greek
#212
Amiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Audrina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Analia
Meaning: Grace and favour; Ana and Lia compound
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew-influenced
#215
Aubrielle
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Amaris
Meaning: Promised by God, or child of the moon by later usage
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#217
Aliana
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Alia or Ariana; noble, exalted, or holy by root
Origin: Arabic / Greek / modern English
#218
Abir
Meaning: Fragrance or perfume
Origin: Arabic
#219
Ahlam
Meaning: Dreams
Origin: Arabic
#220
Asma
Meaning: Names or lofty
Origin: Arabic
#221
Afton
Meaning: From the River Afton
Origin: English
#222
Aveline
Meaning: Hazelnut, desired, or bird association
Origin: English
#223
Amalia
Meaning: Work or industrious
Origin: Spanish
#224
Antonia
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Spanish
#225
Adelheid
Meaning: Noble kind or noble sort
Origin: Germanic
#226
Alberta
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic
#227
Alfreda
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: Germanic
#228
Anneliese
Meaning: Grace and my God is an oath
Origin: Germanic
#229
Agape
Meaning: Love
Origin: Greek
#230
Agatha
Meaning: Good
Origin: Greek
#231
Aglaia
Meaning: Splendour or beauty
Origin: Greek
#232
Aikaterine
Meaning: Pure or each of the two
Origin: Greek
#233
Alcestis
Meaning: Might of the home
Origin: Greek
#234
Althea
Meaning: Healing
Origin: Greek
#235
Andromache
Meaning: Battle of a man
Origin: Greek
#236
Andromeda
Meaning: Ruler of men
Origin: Greek
#237
Anthia
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Greek
#238
Antigone
Meaning: Against birth or worthy of parents
Origin: Greek
#239
Antiope
Meaning: Confronting or uncertain myth name
Origin: Greek
#240
Aphrodite
Meaning: Foam-born; goddess of love
Origin: Greek
#241
Artemis
Meaning: Safe or butcher; goddess of the hunt
Origin: Greek
#242
Adah
Meaning: Adornment
Origin: Hebrew
#243
Atarah
Meaning: Crown
Origin: Hebrew
#244
Avia
Meaning: My father is Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#245
Aviva
Meaning: Springlike or fresh
Origin: Hebrew
#246
Ayala
Meaning: Doe or gazelle
Origin: Hebrew
#247
Ailis
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Irish
#248
Aine
Meaning: Radiance, brilliance, or joy
Origin: Irish
#249
Aisling
Meaning: Dream or vision
Origin: Irish
#250
Alannah
Meaning: O child or darling child
Origin: Irish
#251
Aoibhe
Meaning: Beauty or radiance
Origin: Irish
#252
Aoibheann
Meaning: Beautiful sheen or radiant beauty
Origin: Irish
#253
Anwen
Meaning: Very fair or very beautiful
Origin: Welsh
#254
Angharad
Meaning: More loved or much loved
Origin: Welsh
#255
Arianwen
Meaning: Silver white or blessed silver
Origin: Welsh
#256
Aelia
Meaning: Of the Aelius family
Origin: Latin
#257
Aeliana
Meaning: Of the Aelius family
Origin: Latin
#258
Aemilia
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#259
Anicia
Meaning: Of the Anicius family
Origin: Latin
#260
Antonina
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Latin
#261
Appia
Meaning: Of the Appius family
Origin: Latin
#262
Aquilina
Meaning: Eagle-like
Origin: Latin
#263
Agneta
Meaning: Pure or chaste
Origin: Scandinavian
#264
Alfhild
Meaning: Elf battle
Origin: Scandinavian
#265
Alva
Meaning: Elf or supernatural being
Origin: Scandinavian
#266
Anja
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Scandinavian
#267
Aslaug
Meaning: God betrothed woman
Origin: Scandinavian
#268
Ailsa
Meaning: Island name, probably from Alfsiges island
Origin: Scottish
#269
Adalgisa
Meaning: Noble pledge
Origin: Italian
#270
Agata
Meaning: Good
Origin: Italian
#271
Agnese
Meaning: Pure or chaste
Origin: Italian
#272
Alessandra
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Italian
#273
Alessia
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Italian
#274
Ambra
Meaning: Amber
Origin: Italian
#275
Annalisa
Meaning: Grace and my God is an oath
Origin: Italian
#276
Annunziata
Meaning: Annunciation
Origin: Italian
#277
Antonietta
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Italian
#278
Assunta
Meaning: Assumption
Origin: Italian
#279
Adalyn
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: Germanic
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Length Mix
Short names
41
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Ava, Aria, Ada, Ayla, Alba, Anna.
Medium names
201
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Amelia, Aurora, Alice, Athena, Amelie, Amaya.
Long names
37
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Arabella, Annabelle, Anastasia, Alexandra, Alexandria, Angelina.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
135
Examples: Amelia, Ava, Arabella, Aria, Ada, Aurora.
Ends in E
35
Examples: Alice, Amelie, Annie, Annabelle, Aoife, Adeline.
Ends in N
25
Examples: Autumn, Ashlyn, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adelynn, Ayleen.
Ends in H
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Examples: Aaliyah, Ayah, Amirah, Aliyah, Arleth, Amiyah.
Popular A Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count A names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
- Amelia rank #4 - 12,699 births
- Ava rank #11 - 7,732 births
- Ailany rank #14 - 7,136 births
- Aurora rank #15 - 7,065 births
- Aria rank #26 - 6,130 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Amelia, Ava, Arabella, Aria, Ada, Aurora, Ayla, Alice.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Amelia, Arabella, Ada, Alice, Athena, Amelie, Aisha, Annie.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Ava, Aria, Amaya, Anaya, Autumn, Amber, Ayra, Arya.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Aurora, Ayla, Amaya, Autumn, Alba, Amber, Aya, Ashley.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Athena, Anaya, Anna, Aaliyah, Abigail, Ayah, Ariana, Anastasia.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Aliyahna, Amihan, Ainsley, Aspen, Aviana, Annalise, Averie, Aylin.
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