925+ Boy Names That End with A

Searthra is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Gaelic or Celtic naming traditions. The unusual combination of sounds suggests it might be a creative modern invention or a very rare traditional name from an isolated linguistic community. With its distinctive 'th' sound and flowing rhythm, Searthra has an almost mythological quality reminiscent of legendary Celtic heroes or figures from folklore. The scarcity of this name means that individuals bearing it would likely be unique in their communities. Searthra's exotic sound pattern and mysterious origins might appeal to parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a mystical, ancient quality, though its rarity could present pronunciation challenges in some settings.

In the ancient Hindu religion, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain. The vowel ending could make it sound feminine to the English speaker, though Ezra and Luca work just fine, so why not Indra?

The name Merkaba comes from Merkabah Mysticism, a type of Jewish mysticism that was practiced during the first century.

Omega is an unusual name used now equally for boys and girls, though the a ending is conventionally feminine. More popular boys' names, like Omega, end in the a sound these days: Joshua, Noah, Micah.

This US state name has been rising slowly but steadily for girls over the last 30 years, but à la Dakota, it could easily be a male name too.

The original southern Good Ol' Boy.

An Arabic form of Zachariah which may also be spelled as Zakariyya. In Islamic tradition, Zakariya was a priest and prophet, in charge of managing the services at the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Evocative of the great Nobel Prize winning poet Pablo Neruda, real last name Basoalito, who took on the surname Neruda to honor a Czech poet of that name. One of the most poetic and arty boy names starting with N, or with any letter, for that matter.

Wildly optimistic -- and unrealistic -- choice.

Jousha appears to be a variant spelling of Joshua, which derives from Hebrew and means "Yahweh is salvation." This uncommon spelling variation maintains the pronunciation of the original while offering a distinctive written form. Joshua has biblical roots as the successor to Moses who led the Israelites to the Promised Land. While the traditional Joshua has consistently remained popular throughout many English-speaking countries, the Jousha variant is exceptionally rare. This alternative spelling might appeal to parents seeking a familiar-sounding name with a unique presentation. The variation could reflect cultural adaptations or simply a desire for individuality while maintaining the strong, historical roots of the original name.

Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.

Adda is the name of the first man in the Welsh Bible, but it is rarely used in its homeland nowadays. Once you know how to pronounce it, it's a soft-sounding name that would make an interesting alternative to A-ending boy names like Ezra. Adda Fras was a 13th-century poet, and there is also a River Adda near Bangor in North Wales.

An Igbo name, appealing in that celebrates embracing family heritage, Jidenna featured in the UK Top 1000 in 2023. It is notably borne by American rapper, singer, and songwriter, Jidenna Mobisson, known mononymously as Jidenna.

Panya is a Russian diminutive that sounds a tad feminine to the Western sensibility.

A rich Yoruba surname that is also seen as a given name among boys and girls.

Akiva has a distinguished scholarly pedigree and a lovely meaning. Its softer sound is very on trend for masculine names at the moment and is in line with more familiar monikers like Ezra, Elijah and Theo.

An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation.