Baby 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. The list below holds 535 researched A names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with Hebrew, Greek and Arabic the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Amelia (No. 4 for girls) and Asher (No. 28 for boys) lead the A names.
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Baby Names That Start With A List
535 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Arthur
Meaning: Bear king
Origin: Celtic
#2
Archie
Meaning: Genuine and bold
Origin: Germanic / English
#3
Arlo
Meaning: Between two hills
Origin: English
#4
Alfie
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: English / Germanic
#5
Albie
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic / English
#6
Adam
Meaning: Man, earth
Origin: Hebrew
#7
Alexander
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek
#8
Albert
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic
#9
Alfred
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: Germanic / English
#10
Austin
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: English / Latin
#11
Ali
Meaning: High, elevated, or champion
Origin: Arabic
#12
Ayaan
Meaning: Gift of God, path, or good fortune depending on usage
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / Somali
#13
Axel
Meaning: Father of peace
Origin: Germanic
#14
Aiden
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
#15
Abdullah
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Arabic
#16
Asher
Meaning: Happy or blessed
Origin: Hebrew
#17
Abdul
Meaning: Servant of
Origin: Arabic
#18
Aaron
Meaning: High mountain or exalted
Origin: Hebrew
#19
Atlas
Meaning: Enduring
Origin: Greek
#20
Abel
Meaning: Breath or vapor
Origin: Hebrew
#21
Alex
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek / English
#22
Ahmed
Meaning: Highly praised
Origin: Arabic
#23
Archer
Meaning: Bowman
Origin: English
#24
Amir
Meaning: Prince or commander
Origin: Arabic
#25
Ayan
Meaning: Path, gift, or era
Origin: Sanskrit / Arabic
#26
Anthony
Meaning: Priceless one
Origin: Roman
#27
Ahmad
Meaning: Most praised or one who thanks
Origin: Arabic
#28
Amari
Meaning: Eternal, promised, or strength depending on usage
Origin: African / Hebrew / Arabic
#29
Ayman
Meaning: Right-handed, blessed, fortunate
Origin: Arabic
#30
Arham
Meaning: Most compassionate
Origin: Arabic
#31
Adrian
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Latin
#32
Aidan
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
#33
Ari
Meaning: Lion, eagle, or brave one
Origin: Hebrew / Norse
#34
Atticus
Meaning: From Attica
Origin: Greek / Latin
#35
Azlan
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Turkish / Malay
#36
Aryan
Meaning: Noble or honorable
Origin: Sanskrit
#37
Ayden
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Modern English / Irish
#38
Andrew
Meaning: Manly, brave
Origin: Greek
#39
August
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: Germanic
#40
Anas
Meaning: Friendliness, sociability
Origin: Arabic
#41
Angus
Meaning: One strength
Origin: Scottish
#42
Aarav
Meaning: Peaceful or calm
Origin: Sanskrit
#43
Azaan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Avery
Meaning: Ruler of elves
Origin: English / Germanic
#45
Aris
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Ace
Meaning: One, expert, or highest rank
Origin: English word name
#47
Adonis
Meaning: Lord; beautiful youth in Greek myth
Origin: Greek
#48
Arjun
Meaning: Bright, shining, or white
Origin: Sanskrit
#49
Archibald
Meaning: Genuine and bold
Origin: Scottish
#50
Ayyub
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Amelia
Meaning: Work, industrious
Origin: Germanic
#52
Ava
Meaning: Bird, life, or desired
Origin: Germanic / Latin
#53
Arabella
Meaning: Prayerful, lovable, or yielding to prayer depending on interpretation
Origin: Medieval Scottish / Latin
#54
Aria
Meaning: Song or melody
Origin: Italian / Hebrew
#55
Ada
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Italian
#56
Aurora
Meaning: Dawn
Origin: Spanish
#57
Ayla
Meaning: Moonlight
Origin: Turkish
#58
Alice
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#59
Athena
Meaning: Goddess of wisdom
Origin: Greek
#60
Amelie
Meaning: Work, industrious; French form of Amelia
Origin: French / Germanic
#61
Amaya
Meaning: Night rain or mother city
Origin: Japanese / Basque / Sanskrit
#62
Aisha
Meaning: Living or alive
Origin: Arabic
#63
Anaya
Meaning: Care, protection, or looking up to God
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / Sanskrit
#64
Autumn
Meaning: Autumn season
Origin: English
#65
Annie
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: English / Hebrew
#66
Amara
Meaning: Grace, immortal
Origin: Igbo
#67
Alba
Meaning: Dawn or white
Origin: Spanish
#68
Aurelia
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Latin
#69
Amber
Meaning: Amber gemstone
Origin: English
#70
Anna
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Italian
#71
Ariella
Meaning: Lioness of God
Origin: Hebrew
#72
Ayra
Meaning: Respectable, noble, or eye-opening depending on language
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / modern English
#73
Amira
Meaning: Princess or commander
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#74
Annabelle
Meaning: Grace and beauty, or lovable
Origin: English / French / Latin
#75
Aaliyah
Meaning: High, exalted
Origin: Arabic
#76
Abigail
Meaning: My father's joy
Origin: Hebrew
#77
Ayah
Meaning: Sign, verse, or miracle
Origin: Arabic
#78
Ariana
Meaning: Most holy
Origin: Greek
#79
Anastasia
Meaning: Resurrection
Origin: Greek
#80
Arya
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Sanskrit / Persian
#81
Amina
Meaning: Trustworthy or faithful
Origin: Arabic
#82
Ayzal
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Ayat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Aubrey
Meaning: Elf ruler
Origin: English
#85
Amal
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#86
Alana
Meaning: Beautiful, child, or harmony depending on usage
Origin: Irish / Hawaiian / modern English
#87
Alexandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek
#88
Ayesha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Aoife
Meaning: Beauty or radiance
Origin: Irish
#90
Alaya
Meaning: Abode, dwelling, or ascent depending on usage
Origin: Sanskrit / Arabic / modern English
#91
Alora
Meaning: Dreamer or modern elaboration of Elora
Origin: Modern English / literary
#92
Aya
Meaning: Sign, verse, or bird
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / Japanese
#93
Alayna
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or harmony depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Irish / French
#94
Alma
Meaning: Soul or nourishing
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#95
Aleena
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or noble; Alina variant
Origin: Slavic / Germanic / modern English
#96
Amirah
Meaning: Princess or leader
Origin: Arabic
#97
Adeline
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#98
Aiza
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#99
Ayda
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#100
Astrid
Meaning: Beautiful god
Origin: Germanic
#101
Angel
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#102
Antonio
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#103
Alejandro
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#104
Alan
Meaning: Handsome, cheerful, or little rock depending on etymology
Origin: Breton / Celtic
#105
Andre
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Andres
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#107
Ashton
Meaning: Ash tree town
Origin: English surname / place name
#108
Alexis
Meaning: Helper, defender
Origin: Greek
#109
Allen
Meaning: Handsome or little rock
Origin: English / Scottish
#110
Abraham
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Alec
Meaning: Defender of mankind; Alexander short form
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#112
Andy
Meaning: Manly, brave; Andrew diminutive
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#113
Armando
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Alberto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Angelo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Arturo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Alfredo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Alvin
Meaning: Elf friend or noble friend
Origin: Old English / Germanic
#119
Adan
Meaning: Man, earth
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#120
Allan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Aden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Antoine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Anderson
Meaning: Son of Andrew
Origin: English / Scottish
#124
Alfonso
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Alonzo
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#126
Ariel
Meaning: Lion of God
Origin: Hebrew
#127
Ashley
Meaning: Ash tree clearing
Origin: English
#128
Amanda
Meaning: Lovable, worthy of love
Origin: Latin
#129
Alyssa
Meaning: Alyssum flower, or rational
Origin: Greek / English
#130
Amy
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: French / Latin
#131
Allison
Meaning: Noble kind or son of Alice
Origin: English / Germanic
#132
Andrea
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#133
Angela
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Alicia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
April
Meaning: April month name, opening or springtime
Origin: Latin / English month name
#136
Alexa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Audrey
Meaning: Noble strength
Origin: English
#138
Addison
Meaning: Son of Adam
Origin: English surname
#139
Alexandria
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek / place name
#140
Arianna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Angelina
Meaning: Angel, messenger
Origin: Greek / Italian / Spanish
#142
Adriana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Angelica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Ana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Alison
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Medieval French / Germanic
#146
Abby
Meaning: My father's joy; Abigail diminutive
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#147
Anne
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: French / Hebrew
#148
Alejandra
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#149
Alisha
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Ashlyn
Meaning: Dream, vision, or ash-tree lake by modern roots
Origin: Irish / English modern usage
#151
Adrianna
Meaning: From Hadria; Adriana variant
Origin: Latin / English
#152
Ashlee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Alexia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Allyson
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#155
Alondra
Meaning: Lark bird
Origin: Spanish
#156
Alaina
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or harmony depending on root
Origin: French / Irish / modern English
#157
Aliyah
Meaning: Ascent or rising
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic
#158
Aubree
Meaning: Elf ruler; Aubrey variant
Origin: Germanic / English
#159
Ailany
Meaning: Modern variant of Ailani; possibly from Hawaiian chiefly or heavenly elements
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#160
Alina
Meaning: Bright, beautiful, or noble depending on usage
Origin: Slavic / Germanic / Greek
#161
Ailani
Meaning: Possibly high chief or heavenly chief depending interpretation
Origin: Hawaiian
#162
Adalynn
Meaning: Noble kind; modern Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#163
Aziel
Meaning: God is my strength or God is my refuge
Origin: Hebrew
#164
Adaline
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: Germanic / English
#165
Amora
Meaning: Love
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese / modern English
#166
Arleth
Meaning: Modern Arlette-family name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern Spanish / French
#167
Aylani
Meaning: Modern Ailani-influenced spelling; possibly high chief or heavenly chief
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#168
Adelyn
Meaning: Noble kind; modern Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#169
Adhara
Meaning: Maidens; name of a bright star in Canis Major
Origin: Arabic star name
#170
Adelynn
Meaning: Noble kind; modern Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#171
Alivia
Meaning: Olive tree; modern Olivia variant
Origin: Latin / modern English
#172
Arielle
Meaning: Lion of God
Origin: French / Hebrew
#173
Arlette
Meaning: Meaning uncertain; French form connected with Arla or Herleva
Origin: French
#174
Alisson
Meaning: Noble; Allison variant
Origin: French / Germanic / modern Spanish usage
#175
Analeia
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Ana and Leia; grace and weary or heavenly meadow by root
Origin: Modern American / Hebrew-influenced
#176
Amoura
Meaning: Love; Amora variant
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese / modern English
#177
Azriel
Meaning: God is my help
Origin: Hebrew
#178
Akari
Meaning: Light, brightness, or vermilion depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese
#179
Amaia
Meaning: The end
Origin: Basque
#180
Allie
Meaning: Noble, or diminutive of Alice, Alison, and related names
Origin: English / Germanic
#181
Atreus
Meaning: Fearless, or meaning uncertain in Greek mythology
Origin: Greek mythology
#182
Amiri
Meaning: Princely or commander-associated
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#183
Amiyah
Meaning: Modern Amaya or Amiya variant; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American / Sanskrit-influenced
#184
Azariah
Meaning: Yahweh has helped
Origin: Hebrew
#185
Andi
Meaning: Manly or brave; short form of Andrea, Andrew, and related names
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#186
Ariah
Meaning: Modern Aria variant; song, melody, or lion-associated by root
Origin: Italian / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#187
Azaria
Meaning: Yahweh has helped; Azariah variant
Origin: Hebrew
#188
Amias
Meaning: Loved
Origin: Latin
#189
Arlet
Meaning: Arlette-family name; meaning uncertain
Origin: French / modern Spanish usage
#190
Azael
Meaning: God has reserved or made strong
Origin: Hebrew
#191
Andie
Meaning: Manly or brave; Andrea and Andrew diminutive
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#192
Alara
Meaning: Water fairy in Turkic mythology, or meaning varies by modern usage
Origin: Turkish / modern English
#193
Azrael
Meaning: Help of God
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic
#194
Aurelio
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Italian / Spanish / Latin
#195
Ander
Meaning: Manly or brave; Basque form of Andrew
Origin: Basque / Greek
#196
Ambrose
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Greek / English
#197
Araceli
Meaning: Altar of heaven
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#198
Azaiah
Meaning: Yahweh has strengthened or helped
Origin: Hebrew
#199
Azari
Meaning: Modern Azariah or Azriel-family form; help of God by root
Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English
#200
Asaiah
Meaning: Yahweh has made
Origin: Hebrew
#201
Alaiya
Meaning: Modern Alaya or Aliyah variant; rising, high, or dwelling by root
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / modern English
#202
Azai
Meaning: Modern Azariah or Azaiah-family form; help or strength of God by root
Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English
#203
Aura
Meaning: Breeze, air, or distinctive atmosphere
Origin: Greek / Latin word name
#204
Aliya
Meaning: High, exalted; Aliyah variant
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#205
Aila
Meaning: From the strong place, or light bearer depending on language
Origin: Scottish / Finnish / Turkish
#206
Amayah
Meaning: Modern Amaya variant; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American / Spanish / Japanese-influenced
#207
Anaiah
Meaning: Yahweh has answered, or God has answered by related roots
Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English
#208
Avyaan
Meaning: Modern Indian name; often associated with beginning, protection, or good fortune
Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage
#209
Aslan
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Turkish
#210
Arisbeth
Meaning: Modern Ari and Elizabeth blend; lion and pledged-to-God roots
Origin: Modern Spanish / Hebrew-influenced
#211
Ayleen
Meaning: Moon halo or bright light; Aylin and Eileen-influenced form
Origin: Turkish / Irish / modern English
#212
Aspyn
Meaning: Aspen tree; modern spelling variant
Origin: English nature name / modern spelling
#213
Anais
Meaning: Grace; French and Catalan Anna form
Origin: French / Catalan / Hebrew
#214
Ainara
Meaning: Swallow bird
Origin: Basque
#215
Anayah
Meaning: Care, protection, or God has answered depending on root
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#216
Aspen
Meaning: Aspen tree
Origin: English nature name
#217
Agastya
Meaning: Name of a revered Hindu sage; traditional meaning uncertain
Origin: Sanskrit / Hindu tradition
#218
Ailanny
Meaning: Modern Ailani or Ailany variant; heavenly or chiefly imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian-influenced modern American
#219
Aleia
Meaning: Modern Alia or Leia-family form; exalted or weary by root
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#220
Alianna
Meaning: High, exalted, and grace by Aliyah and Anna roots
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / modern English
#221
Aadhya
Meaning: First, original, or beginning
Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage
#222
Ainhoa
Meaning: From Ainhoa, a Basque place and Marian shrine name
Origin: Basque place name
#223
Arden
Meaning: Great forest or high valley
Origin: English surname / place name
#224
Akira
Meaning: Bright, clear, or intelligent depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese
#225
Arely
Meaning: Modern Spanish usage name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern Spanish / American
#226
Adalee
Meaning: Noble and meadow, or modern Ada and Lee compound
Origin: Germanic / English
#227
Addilyn
Meaning: Noble kind; Adeline-family form
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#228
Adriel
Meaning: Flock of God
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#229
Antonella
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#230
Aitana
Meaning: Mountain name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Spanish
#231
Aniyah
Meaning: Care or concern
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#232
Ayanna
Meaning: Beautiful flower or blossom
Origin: Amharic / African American modern
#233
Asha
Meaning: Hope or life
Origin: Swahili / Sanskrit / Arabic
#234
Aziza
Meaning: Precious, beloved, or powerful
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#235
Alayah
Meaning: Sublime or ascending
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#236
Aliyahna
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Aliyah
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic / American modern
#237
Alaia
Meaning: Joyful or sublime
Origin: Basque / Arabic
#238
Ayana
Meaning: Beautiful flower or pathway
Origin: Amharic / Sanskrit
#239
A-yun
Meaning: beautiful or elegant A plus shining or graceful Yoon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#240
A-rin
Meaning: beautiful or elegant A plus jade, neighbour, or refined Rin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#241
A-ra
Meaning: sea in older Korean usage, or graceful A plus Ra depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#242
Ah-young
Meaning: graceful or beautiful A plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#243
An
Meaning: Peace or safety
Origin: Vietnamese
#244
Anh
Meaning: Light, reflection, flower, or elite depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#245
An Nhien
Meaning: Peaceful and natural
Origin: Vietnamese
#246
Anh Dung
Meaning: Heroic or brave
Origin: Vietnamese
#247
Anong
Meaning: beautiful woman
Origin: Thai
#248
Anchali
Meaning: greeting or respectful salutation
Origin: Thai
#249
Achara
Meaning: angel or fine woman
Origin: Thai
#250
Aranya
Meaning: forest
Origin: Thai
#251
Apichai
Meaning: great victory
Origin: Thai
#252
Arthit
Meaning: sun
Origin: Thai
#253
Arun
Meaning: dawn
Origin: Thai
#254
Anan
Meaning: endless or infinite
Origin: Thai
#255
Advik
Meaning: Unique or matchless
Origin: Sanskrit
#256
Ansh
Meaning: Portion or divine part
Origin: Sanskrit
#257
Amit
Meaning: Infinite or boundless
Origin: Sanskrit / Hebrew
#258
Ashwin
Meaning: Light, horse tamer, or star name
Origin: Sanskrit
#259
Akshay
Meaning: Indestructible or eternal
Origin: Sanskrit
#260
Anirudh
Meaning: Unobstructed or unstoppable
Origin: Sanskrit
#261
Anika
Meaning: Grace, brilliance, or fearless
Origin: Sanskrit / Hebrew
#262
Aanya
Meaning: Inexhaustible or gracious
Origin: Sanskrit
#263
Aaradhya
Meaning: Worshipped or adored
Origin: Sanskrit
#264
Avani
Meaning: Earth
Origin: Sanskrit
#265
Anjali
Meaning: Offering or salutation
Origin: Sanskrit
#266
Aditi
Meaning: Boundless or free
Origin: Sanskrit
#267
Anvi
Meaning: Kind, goddess, or one who has to be followed
Origin: Sanskrit
#268
Aiko
Meaning: Beloved child
Origin: Japanese
#269
Amihan
Meaning: Northeast wind
Origin: Tagalog
#270
Arnold
Meaning: Eagle power
Origin: Germanic
#271
Alaric
Meaning: All ruler
Origin: Germanic
#272
Adelaide
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: Germanic
#273
Adela
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#274
Armand
Meaning: Army man
Origin: French / Germanic
#275
Amaury
Meaning: Work ruler
Origin: French / Germanic
#276
Abram
Meaning: Exalted father
Origin: Hebrew
#277
Augustus
Meaning: Great, venerable, majestic
Origin: Latin
#278
Alijah
Meaning: Yahweh is my God; Elijah variant
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#279
Asa
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Hebrew
#280
Armani
Meaning: Modern fashion surname name; possibly from Germanic Herman roots
Origin: Italian surname / modern American
#281
Apollo
Meaning: Strength, destroyer, or uncertain
Origin: Greek
#282
Aldo
Meaning: Old, noble, or experienced
Origin: Germanic
#283
Alden
Meaning: Old friend
Origin: English
#284
Amos
Meaning: Carried or burden
Origin: Hebrew
#285
Alessandro
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Italian
#286
Ares
Meaning: Greek god of war
Origin: Greek mythology
#287
Axton
Meaning: Ash-tree town or stone settlement by surname roots
Origin: English surname / place name
#288
Augustine
Meaning: Great, venerable
Origin: Latin
#289
Abdiel
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Hebrew
#290
Arian
Meaning: Noble, silver, or Welsh form of Arius depending on language
Origin: Welsh / Albanian / Sanskrit
#291
Alonso
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#292
Aron
Meaning: High mountain or exalted; Aaron variant
Origin: Hebrew / Scandinavian
#293
Axl
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#294
Anakin
Meaning: Modern literary name popularised by Star Wars; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern literary / American
#295
Anson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#296
Alvaro
Meaning: Elf warrior or guardian
Origin: Spanish
#297
Ameer
Meaning: Prince or commander; Amir variant
Origin: Arabic
#298
Anders
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Scandinavian
#299
Aydin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#300
Alistair
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Scottish Gaelic / Greek
#301
Adrien
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: French
#302
Alexzander
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#303
Achilles
Meaning: Pain or uncertain heroic name
Origin: Greek
#304
Avi
Meaning: My father, or bird by modern association
Origin: Hebrew / Sanskrit
#305
Ahmir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#306
Agustin
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: Spanish
#307
Amare
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#308
Anton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#309
Aydan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#310
Abner
Meaning: My father is a lamp
Origin: Hebrew
#311
Aaden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#312
Aidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#313
Aarush
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#314
Aksel
Meaning: Father of peace
Origin: Scandinavian
#315
Aries
Meaning: Ram; zodiac constellation name
Origin: Latin / Greek astrology
#316
Aayan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#317
Adler
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: German surname
#318
Adiel
Meaning: Ornament of God
Origin: Hebrew
#319
Andreas
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Greek
#320
Aedan
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
#321
Armaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#322
Aston
Meaning: East town
Origin: English
#323
Ansel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#324
Ainsley
Meaning: One meadow or hermitage meadow
Origin: English
#325
Aviana
Meaning: Birdlike or modern Ava and Anna compound
Origin: Latin / modern English
#326
Annalise
Meaning: Grace and pledged to God
Origin: German / Hebrew
#327
Averie
Meaning: Elf ruler; Avery variant
Origin: English / Germanic
#328
Aylin
Meaning: Moon halo or moonlight
Origin: Turkish
#329
Ashlynn
Meaning: Dream, vision, or ash-tree lake by modern roots
Origin: Irish / English modern usage
#330
Annabella
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#331
Ariyah
Meaning: Lioness, noble, or air/song depending on root
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#332
Avianna
Meaning: Birdlike or modern Ava and Anna compound
Origin: Latin / modern English
#333
Aleah
Meaning: High, exalted; Aliyah variant
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / modern English
#334
Addyson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#335
Aubrie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#336
Alani
Meaning: Orange tree, or modern form connected with Ailani in U.S. usage
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#337
Adelina
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic
#338
Alanna
Meaning: Beautiful, child, or harmony depending on usage
Origin: Irish / Hawaiian / modern English
#339
Anahi
Meaning: Name from Guarani legend; meaning uncertain
Origin: Guarani / Spanish usage
#340
Azalea
Meaning: Azalea flower
Origin: Greek botanical
#341
Anya
Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: Russian / Hebrew
#342
Aileen
Meaning: Bright, shining, or desired
Origin: Irish
#343
Addisyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#344
Addilynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#345
Adley
Meaning: God is just, or noble clearing by surname-style roots
Origin: Hebrew / English surname
#346
Angie
Meaning: Angel or messenger; Angela diminutive
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#347
Alena
Meaning: Bright, shining light; Helen-family form
Origin: Slavic / Greek
#348
Annika
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Scandinavian
#349
Alia
Meaning: High, exalted, or noble
Origin: Arabic
#350
Adele
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Italian
#351
Angelique
Meaning: Angelic or messenger
Origin: French
#352
Aniya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#353
Ariya
Meaning: Noble, honourable, or melody depending on root
Origin: Sanskrit / Persian / modern English
#354
Aliza
Meaning: Joyful
Origin: Hebrew
#355
Ansley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#356
Annabel
Meaning: Lovable or grace and beauty
Origin: Scottish
#357
Avah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#358
Amani
Meaning: Wishes, aspirations, or peace depending on language
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#359
Ariadne
Meaning: Most holy
Origin: Greek
#360
Amiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#361
Audrina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#362
Analia
Meaning: Grace and favour; Ana and Lia compound
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew-influenced
#363
Aubrielle
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#364
Amaris
Meaning: Promised by God, or child of the moon by later usage
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#365
Aliana
Meaning: Modern elaboration of Alia or Ariana; noble, exalted, or holy by root
Origin: Arabic / Greek / modern English
#366
Ai
Meaning: Love, affection, or mugwort depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#367
Abbas
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Arabic
#368
Abdulaziz
Meaning: Servant of the mighty or dear one
Origin: Arabic
#369
Abdulrahman
Meaning: Servant of the merciful
Origin: Arabic
#370
Abir
Meaning: Fragrance or perfume
Origin: Arabic
#371
Adil
Meaning: Just or equitable
Origin: Arabic
#372
Adnan
Meaning: Settler or one who stays
Origin: Arabic
#373
Afaf
Meaning: Chastity or purity
Origin: Arabic
#374
Ahlam
Meaning: Dreams
Origin: Arabic
#375
Ammar
Meaning: Long-lived or builder
Origin: Arabic
#376
Amr
Meaning: Life or long-lived
Origin: Arabic
#377
Asma
Meaning: Names or lofty
Origin: Arabic
#378
Atiya
Meaning: Gift or present
Origin: Arabic
#379
Aziz
Meaning: Dear, powerful, or beloved
Origin: Arabic
#380
Ackerley
Meaning: Oak meadow
Origin: English
#381
Acton
Meaning: Oak town
Origin: English
#382
Afton
Meaning: From the River Afton
Origin: English
#383
Alcott
Meaning: Old cottage
Origin: English
#384
Aldous
Meaning: Old or experienced
Origin: English
#385
Alton
Meaning: Old town or river town
Origin: English
#386
Audley
Meaning: Old clearing
Origin: English
#387
Aveline
Meaning: Hazelnut, desired, or bird association
Origin: English
#388
Adolfo
Meaning: Noble wolf
Origin: Spanish
#389
Amalia
Meaning: Work or industrious
Origin: Spanish
#390
Antonia
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Spanish
#391
Aime
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: French
#392
Alain
Meaning: Little rock, handsome, or uncertain
Origin: French
#393
Alban
Meaning: From Alba or white
Origin: French
#394
Alexandre
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: French
#395
Alphonse
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: French
#396
Ambroise
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: French
#397
Anatole
Meaning: Sunrise or east
Origin: French
#398
Arnaud
Meaning: Eagle power
Origin: French
#399
Aubin
Meaning: White or from Alba
Origin: French
#400
Aurelien
Meaning: Golden
Origin: French
#401
Adalbert
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic
#402
Adelheid
Meaning: Noble kind or noble sort
Origin: Germanic
#403
Adolf
Meaning: Noble wolf
Origin: Germanic
#404
Alberta
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic
#405
Alfreda
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: Germanic
#406
Anneliese
Meaning: Grace and my God is an oath
Origin: Germanic
#407
Armin
Meaning: Whole or universal
Origin: Germanic
#408
Agape
Meaning: Love
Origin: Greek
#409
Agatha
Meaning: Good
Origin: Greek
#410
Agathon
Meaning: Good
Origin: Greek
#411
Aglaia
Meaning: Splendour or beauty
Origin: Greek
#412
Aikaterine
Meaning: Pure or each of the two
Origin: Greek
#413
Ajax
Meaning: Earth or uncertain heroic name
Origin: Greek
#414
Alcestis
Meaning: Might of the home
Origin: Greek
#415
Alcibiades
Meaning: Strength of life
Origin: Greek
#416
Alexandros
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Greek
#417
Althea
Meaning: Healing
Origin: Greek
#418
Anastasios
Meaning: Resurrection
Origin: Greek
#419
Andromache
Meaning: Battle of a man
Origin: Greek
#420
Andromeda
Meaning: Ruler of men
Origin: Greek
#421
Angelos
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Greek
#422
Anthia
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Greek
#423
Anthimos
Meaning: Flowering
Origin: Greek
#424
Antigone
Meaning: Against birth or worthy of parents
Origin: Greek
#425
Antiope
Meaning: Confronting or uncertain myth name
Origin: Greek
#426
Antonios
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Greek
#427
Aphrodite
Meaning: Foam-born; goddess of love
Origin: Greek
#428
Apollonios
Meaning: Of Apollo
Origin: Greek
#429
Aristarchos
Meaning: Best ruler
Origin: Greek
#430
Aristeides
Meaning: Best kind
Origin: Greek
#431
Aristides
Meaning: Best kind
Origin: Greek
#432
Aristophanes
Meaning: Best appearance
Origin: Greek
#433
Artemis
Meaning: Safe or butcher; goddess of the hunt
Origin: Greek
#434
Athanasios
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Greek
#435
Abiah
Meaning: My father is Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#436
Abijah
Meaning: My father is Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#437
Adah
Meaning: Adornment
Origin: Hebrew
#438
Adina
Meaning: Delicate or slender
Origin: Hebrew
#439
Aharon
Meaning: High mountain or exalted
Origin: Hebrew
#440
Akiva
Meaning: Held by the heel or supplanter
Origin: Hebrew
#441
Amariah
Meaning: Yahweh has said
Origin: Hebrew
#442
Amiel
Meaning: My kinsman is God
Origin: Hebrew
#443
Atarah
Meaning: Crown
Origin: Hebrew
#444
Avia
Meaning: My father is Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#445
Aviel
Meaning: My father is God
Origin: Hebrew
#446
Aviva
Meaning: Springlike or fresh
Origin: Hebrew
#447
Ayala
Meaning: Doe or gazelle
Origin: Hebrew
#448
Aengus
Meaning: One strength
Origin: Irish
#449
Ailbhe
Meaning: White or bright
Origin: Irish
#450
Ailis
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Irish
#451
Ailill
Meaning: Elf or sprite; early Irish name
Origin: Irish
#452
Aine
Meaning: Radiance, brilliance, or joy
Origin: Irish
#453
Aisling
Meaning: Dream or vision
Origin: Irish
#454
Alannah
Meaning: O child or darling child
Origin: Irish
#455
Aoibhe
Meaning: Beauty or radiance
Origin: Irish
#456
Aoibheann
Meaning: Beautiful sheen or radiant beauty
Origin: Irish
#457
Ardal
Meaning: High valour
Origin: Irish
#458
Art
Meaning: Bear or champion
Origin: Irish
#459
Aeron
Meaning: Berry or slaughter; river name
Origin: Welsh
#460
Afan
Meaning: River
Origin: Welsh
#461
Aled
Meaning: Offspring or river name
Origin: Welsh
#462
Alun
Meaning: Harmony or river name
Origin: Welsh
#463
Anwen
Meaning: Very fair or very beautiful
Origin: Welsh
#464
Aneirin
Meaning: Very golden or noble
Origin: Welsh
#465
Angharad
Meaning: More loved or much loved
Origin: Welsh
#466
Arwel
Meaning: Prominent, fair, or noble
Origin: Welsh
#467
Arianwen
Meaning: Silver white or blessed silver
Origin: Welsh
#468
Arwyn
Meaning: Very fair or white
Origin: Welsh
#469
Abundius
Meaning: Abundant or plentiful
Origin: Latin
#470
Adeodatus
Meaning: Given by God
Origin: Latin
#471
Aelia
Meaning: Of the Aelius family
Origin: Latin
#472
Aeliana
Meaning: Of the Aelius family
Origin: Latin
#473
Aelianus
Meaning: Of the Aelius family
Origin: Latin
#474
Aelius
Meaning: Sun association or Aelius family name
Origin: Latin
#475
Aemilia
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#476
Aemilianus
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#477
Aemilius
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#478
Albus
Meaning: White or bright
Origin: Latin
#479
Agrippa
Meaning: Wild horse or uncertain Roman name
Origin: Latin
#480
Anicia
Meaning: Of the Anicius family
Origin: Latin
#481
Anicius
Meaning: Of the Anicius family
Origin: Latin
#482
Antonina
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Latin
#483
Antoninus
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Latin
#484
Antonius
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Latin
#485
Appia
Meaning: Of the Appius family
Origin: Latin
#486
Appius
Meaning: Roman praenomen of uncertain meaning
Origin: Latin
#487
Aquila
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Latin
#488
Aquilina
Meaning: Eagle-like
Origin: Latin
#489
Aquilinus
Meaning: Eagle-like
Origin: Latin
#490
Aurelianus
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Latin
#491
Aurelius
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Latin
#492
Agneta
Meaning: Pure or chaste
Origin: Scandinavian
#493
Alfhild
Meaning: Elf battle
Origin: Scandinavian
#494
Alva
Meaning: Elf or supernatural being
Origin: Scandinavian
#495
Anja
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Scandinavian
#496
Ansgar
Meaning: God spear
Origin: Scandinavian
#497
Arne
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Scandinavian
#498
Asbjorn
Meaning: God bear
Origin: Scandinavian
#499
Asger
Meaning: God spear
Origin: Scandinavian
#500
Aslaug
Meaning: God betrothed woman
Origin: Scandinavian
#501
Audun
Meaning: Deserted or wealth friend
Origin: Scandinavian
#502
Ailpean
Meaning: White or fair; Scottish Gaelic form of Alpine
Origin: Scottish
#503
Ailsa
Meaning: Island name, probably from Alfsiges island
Origin: Scottish
#504
Alasdair
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Scottish
#505
Alastair
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Scottish
#506
Alpin
Meaning: White or fair
Origin: Scottish
#507
Arran
Meaning: Island name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Scottish
#508
Artair
Meaning: Bear king
Origin: Scottish
#509
Athol
Meaning: New Ireland or place name
Origin: Scottish
#510
Aulay
Meaning: Ancestor descendant or Olaf form
Origin: Scottish
#511
Abbondio
Meaning: Abundant
Origin: Italian
#512
Achille
Meaning: Pain or uncertain heroic name
Origin: Italian
#513
Adalgisa
Meaning: Noble pledge
Origin: Italian
#514
Adalberto
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Italian
#515
Adamo
Meaning: Man, earth, or clay
Origin: Italian
#516
Adriano
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Italian
#517
Agata
Meaning: Good
Origin: Italian
#518
Agnese
Meaning: Pure or chaste
Origin: Italian
#519
Agostino
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: Italian
#520
Alessandra
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Italian
#521
Alessia
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Italian
#522
Alessio
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Italian
#523
Ambra
Meaning: Amber
Origin: Italian
#524
Ambrogio
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Italian
#525
Amedeo
Meaning: Lover of God
Origin: Italian
#526
Amerigo
Meaning: Home ruler or whole ruler
Origin: Italian
#527
Annalisa
Meaning: Grace and my God is an oath
Origin: Italian
#528
Annibale
Meaning: Grace of Baal
Origin: Italian
#529
Annunziata
Meaning: Annunciation
Origin: Italian
#530
Anselmo
Meaning: God helmet or divine protection
Origin: Italian
#531
Antonietta
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Italian
#532
Arrigo
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Italian
#533
Assunta
Meaning: Assumption
Origin: Italian
#534
Attilio
Meaning: Little father or uncertain Roman name
Origin: Italian
#535
Adalyn
Meaning: Noble kind
Origin: Germanic
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Gender Mix
This page currently includes 269 girl names, 255 boy names, and 11 unisex names beginning with A.
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Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
81
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Arlo, Adam, Ali, Axel, Abel, Alex.
Medium names
370
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Arthur, Archie, Alfie, Albie, Albert, Alfred.
Long names
84
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Alexander, Abdullah, Archibald, Arabella, Annabelle, Anastasia.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
142
Examples: Amelia, Ava, Arabella, Aria, Ada, Aurora.
Ends in N
87
Examples: Austin, Ayaan, Aiden, Aaron, Ayan, Ayman.
Ends in E
53
Examples: Archie, Alfie, Albie, Ace, Alice, Amelie.
Ends in S
51
Examples: Atlas, Atticus, Anas, Angus, Aris, Adonis.
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
View list- 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
Boy names
View list- Asher rank #28 - 7,456 births
- Alexander rank #30 - 7,230 births
- Anthony rank #46 - 5,967 births
- Aiden rank #62 - 5,046 births
- Angel rank #67 - 4,757 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.
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Examples: Arthur, Archie, Arlo, Alfie, Albie, Adam, Alexander, Albert.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Arthur, Archie, Alfie, Albie, Adam, Alexander, Albert, Alfred.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Arlo, Austin, Axel, Aiden, Archer, Ayan, Amari, Ari.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Arlo, Aurora, Ayla, Amaya, Autumn, Alba, Amber, Aya.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Adam, Ayaan, Abdullah, Abdul, Aaron, Abel, Ahmed, Ahmad.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Aliyahna, Advik, Amihan, Abram, Augustus, Alijah, Asa, Armani.
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