Baby Names That Start With A
The letter A is one of the most popular starting letters for baby names, home to timeless classics like Alexander and Amelia as well as modern favourites like Aria and Arlo. With roots spanning Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, and dozens of other traditions, A-names offer an incredibly wide range of sounds and meanings — from the bold and regal to the soft and lyrical.
141Total Names
48Boy Names
89Girl Names
4Unisex Names
All Names Starting With A
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah | Girl | Arabic | Exalted, sublime |
| Aaron | Boy | Hebrew | High mountain, exalted |
| Abel | Boy | Hebrew | Breath, vapor |
| AbigailPopular | Girl | Hebrew | Father's joy |
| Abraham | Boy | Hebrew | Father of many nations |
| Ace | Boy | English | One, unity |
| Ada | Girl | Germanic | Noble, nobility |
| Adaline | Girl | French/Germanic | Noble |
| Adalyn | Girl | Modern American | Noble |
| Adalynn | Girl | Modern American | Noble |
| Adam | Boy | Hebrew | Man, earth |
| Adan | Boy | Spanish | Man of the earth |
| Addison | Unisex | English | Son of Adam |
| Adelaide | Girl | Germanic | Noble kind |
| Adelina | Girl | Italian/Spanish | Noble |
| AdelinePopular | Girl | French | Noble |
| Adelyn | Girl | Modern American | Noble |
| Adelynn | Girl | Modern American | Noble |
| Adhara | Girl | Arabic | Maiden, virgin |
| Adonis | Boy | Greek | Handsome, beautiful youth |
| Adrian | Boy | Latin | From Hadria |
| Adriana | Girl | Latin/Italian | From Hadria |
| AdrielPopular | Boy | Hebrew | Flock of God |
| Aidan | Boy | Irish | Little fire |
| AidenPopular | Boy | Irish | Little fire |
| Ailani | Girl | Hawaiian | Chief, high chief |
| AilanyPopular | Girl | Hawaiian/Brazilian Portuguese | Chief, high chief |
| Ainsley | Girl | Scottish | One's own meadow |
| Aisha | Girl | Arabic | Living, alive, prosperous |
| Aitana | Girl | Spanish | Glory, fame |
| Alaia | Girl | Basque | Joyful, happy |
| Alaina | Girl | Gaelic | Precious, dear |
| Alan | Boy | Celtic/Breton | Handsome, little rock |
| Alana | Girl | Irish/Hawaiian | Precious, awakening |
| Alani | Girl | Hawaiian | Orange tree, precious |
| Alanna | Girl | Irish | Precious, dear child |
| Alaya | Girl | Sanskrit | Abode, dwelling place |
| Alayah | Girl | Arabic/English | Exalted, noble |
| Alayna | Girl | Gaelic | Precious, dear |
| Alejandro | Boy | Spanish | Defender of the people |
| Alessandra | Girl | Italian | Defender of the people |
| Alessandro | Boy | Italian | Defender of the people |
| Alessia | Girl | Italian | Defender, helper |
| Alex | Boy | Greek | Defender of the people |
| AlexanderPopular | Boy | Greek | Defender of the people |
| Alexandra | Girl | Greek | Defender of the people |
| Alexandria | Girl | Greek | Defender of the people |
| Ali | Boy | Arabic | Elevated, noble |
| Alice | Girl | German | Noble |
| Alicia | Girl | Spanish | Noble |
| Alijah | Boy | Hebrew | The Lord is my God |
| Alina | Girl | Slavic/Greek | Bright, beautiful |
| Alison | Girl | French/English | Noble |
| Alivia | Girl | Latin | Olive tree |
| Aliyah | Girl | Hebrew | Ascent, to go up |
| Allison | Girl | French/English | Noble |
| Alma | Girl | Latin | Nourishing, kind |
| Alora | Girl | Modern American | Radiant, shining |
| Alyssa | Girl | Greek | Rational, sane |
| Amanda | Girl | Latin | Lovable, worthy of love |
| Amara | Girl | Igbo | Grace, immortal |
| Amari | Unisex | African-American/Yoruba | Strength |
| Amaya | Girl | Japanese/Basque | Night rain |
| AmeliaPopular | Girl | German | Industrious, striving |
| Amina | Girl | Arabic | Trustworthy, faithful |
| Amir | Boy | Arabic | Prince, commander |
| Amira | Girl | Arabic | Princess, leader |
| Amirah | Girl | Arabic | Princess, leader |
| Amora | Girl | Latin/Portuguese | Love |
| Amy | Girl | French/English | Beloved, loved one |
| Ana | Girl | Spanish/Hebrew | Grace, favor |
| Anahi | Girl | Guarani/Spanish | Flower of the ceibo tree |
| Anastasia | Girl | Greek | Resurrection |
| Anaya | Girl | Sanskrit | Without a superior |
| Anderson | Boy | English/Scottish | Son of Andrew |
| Andre | Boy | French | Manly, brave |
| Andrea | Girl | Greek | Manly, brave |
| Andres | Boy | Spanish | Manly, brave |
| AndrewPopular | Boy | English/Greek | Manly, brave |
| AngelPopular | Boy | Greek/Spanish | Messenger of God |
| Angela | Girl | Greek/Latin | Angel, messenger |
| Angelina | Girl | Italian/Greek | Little angel |
| Angelo | Boy | Italian/Greek | Angel, messenger |
| Aniyah | Girl | Modern American | Exalted, noble one |
| AnnaPopular | Girl | Hebrew | Grace, favor |
| Annabelle | Girl | English/French | Loving, beautiful |
| Annalise | Girl | German | Grace and God's promise |
| Annie | Girl | English | Grace, favor |
| AnthonyPopular | Boy | Latin | Priceless, of inestimable worth |
| Antonella | Girl | Italian | Priceless, of inestimable worth |
| Antonio | Boy | Latin | Priceless, praiseworthy |
| Anya | Girl | Russian | Grace, favor |
| Apollo | Boy | Greek | God of light and music |
| Arabella | Girl | Latin | Yielding to prayer |
| Archer | Boy | English | Bowman |
| Archie | Boy | Scottish/English | Genuine, bold, truly brave |
| Ares | Boy | Greek | God of war |
| Ari | Boy | Hebrew/Scandinavian | Lion of God |
| AriaPopular | Girl | Italian | Air, melody |
| ArianaPopular | Girl | Greek | Most holy, very pleasing |
| Arianna | Girl | Greek | Most holy, very pleasing |
| Ariel | Unisex | Hebrew | Lion of God |
| Ariella | Girl | Hebrew | Lion of God |
| Arielle | Girl | Hebrew | Lion of God |
| Ariyah | Girl | Modern American | Lioness, exalted one |
| Arjun | Boy | Sanskrit | Bright, shining, white |
| Arleth | Girl | Latin American/Germanic | Noble, pledged |
| Arlette | Girl | French | Little eagle, noble |
| Arlo | Boy | English | Fortified hill |
| Armani | Boy | Italian | Soldier, warrior |
| Arthur | Boy | Celtic/Welsh | Bear, noble, courageous |
| Arya | Girl | Sanskrit | Noble, honorable |
| Asa | Boy | Hebrew | Physician, healer |
| AsherPopular | Boy | Hebrew | Happy, blessed |
| Ashley | Girl | English | From the ash tree meadow |
| Ashton | Boy | English | Ash tree town |
| Aspen | Girl | English | Aspen tree, quaking tree |
| Astrid | Girl | Old Norse/Scandinavian | Divinely beautiful |
| Athena | Girl | Greek | Goddess of wisdom |
| Atlas | Boy | Greek | Bearer of the heavens |
| Atticus | Boy | Latin | From Attica |
| Aubree | Girl | French/German | Elf ruler, noble strength |
| AubreyPopular | Girl | French/German | Elf ruler, noble strength |
| Audrey | Girl | English | Noble strength |
| August | Boy | Latin | Great, magnificent |
| Augustus | Boy | Latin | Great, majestic, venerable |
| Aurelia | Girl | Latin | Golden |
| AuroraPopular | Girl | Latin | Dawn |
| Austin | Boy | English | Great, majestic |
| Autumn | Girl | English | Fall season |
| AvaPopular | Girl | Latin/Germanic | Life, bird |
| Avery | Unisex | English | Ruler of elves |
| Axel | Boy | Scandinavian | Father of peace |
| Ayaan | Boy | Arabic/Somali | Gift of God |
| Ayden | Boy | Irish | Little fire |
| Ayla | Girl | Turkish | Moonlight, halo |
| Aylani | Girl | Hawaiian-inspired | Heavenly light, of the sky |
| Aylin | Girl | Turkish | Moon halo |
| Azalea | Girl | English/Greek | Dry (flower name) |
| Azariah | Girl | Hebrew | The Lord has helped |
| Aziel | Boy | Hebrew | God is my strength |
Boy Names Starting With A
From warrior Alexander to adventurous Arlo — strong, storied boy names rooted in Greek, Hebrew, and Norse traditions.
Girl Names Starting With A
Elegant Amelia, celestial Aurora, and melodic Aria — girl names with European grace and modern appeal.
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