925+ Boy Names That End with A

An early and still one of the most popular unisex names, also a place name and name of a Native American people in the northern Mississippi valley, which makes it a controversial baby name choice. While the popularity of Dakota is trending downward for both genders, it's one of those rare genuinely gender-neutral names that is used for nearly equal numbers of boys and girls.

Lisa was so popular for girls in the late sixties and early seventies that according to government statistics some parents chose it for their sons, too. Either that or there were some serious mixups in the records bureau.

Nikola is generally masculine in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Macedonia, while in Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia and the Czech Republic it is usually feminine.

Mina as a masculine name has diverse origins depending on cultural context. In Persian culture, it means 'blue crystal' or can refer to heaven. In Japanese usage, it can mean 'south' or 'everyone,' while in Hebrew it's a shortened form of Benjamin or names containing 'min.' The name also appears in Egyptian contexts, derived from the name of a legendary king. While Mina is more commonly recognized as a feminine name internationally, its masculine usage is established in Persian, Egyptian, and Japanese traditions. The name's brevity and melodic quality contribute to its appeal across cultures. Mina has seen modest but steady usage as a masculine name in countries including Iran, Egypt, and Japan, where it's valued for its traditional roots and pleasant sound.

Kuba is the attractive short form of Jakub, the spelling of Jacob commonly used in Poland. Much more distinctive than Jake!

In Europe, this name is mostly male, but here it's more fashionable for girls. It's a diminutive of Alexander.

One of the most popular native language names for boys in Hawaii, Makoa joins Nakoa and Koa as Hawaiian boys' names finding a wider audience in the US. Given to 125 boys in the US in a recent year, 85% of whom where born outside of Hawaii.

Popular in Hungary, but rare elsewhere, Soma is a botanical boy name, relating to the dogwood tree, notable for its white blooms and red twigs. Pronounced as SHO-maw, it ranked at #36 in its native country in a recent count.

Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.

Roronoa was created for the pirate-themed anime series One Piece. Roronoa is the Japanese pronunciation of l'Ollonais, the name of notable pirate Francois l'Ollonais. The historical pirate was born Jean-David Nau in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. His adopted surname is derived from his hometown.

Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls given the Arshiya spelling.

In Irish legend Fiachra was one of the four children of Lir who were turned into swans for 900 years. St Fiachra is the patron saint of gardeners.

Virtually unknown in this country, Donnacha is currently in the Top 100 in Ireland. According to legend, Donnacha was a High King of Ireland until his death in 1064. The English version Donaga (done-a) might be preferable here.

Raka is a Sanskrit word name — raka means "full moon" in the ancient language. Raka is mostly used as a boy name, but in the US, could reasonably be worn by a girl as well.

Wanya is a distinctive masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In African origins, particularly Swahili, it can mean "who is like God" – similar to the Hebrew name Michael. The name also appears in Eastern European languages with Slavic roots. Wanya gained some recognition in American culture through Wanya Morris, a member of the popular R&B group Boyz II Men in the 1990s. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and soft ending. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Wanya offers a balance of uniqueness and pronounceability that appeals to parents seeking distinctive options. The name carries a modern feel while having authentic cultural roots. Wanya's global connections make it versatile across different cultures while maintaining its distinctive sound and character.

Isra is a gender-neutral Arabic name. The name of a chapter of the Quran, it refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.

With its gentle but solid sounds, Musa is a name that feels both dignified and energetic. The Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Musa is popular internationally, from The Netherlands to Turkey to The UK.

This state name emerged in the eighties along with westerners Dakota and Montana, and it's still used occasionally by high-profile parents such as Summer Phoenix and Casey Affleck. Action man Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford) makes Indiana "Indy" forever cool for a boy.

Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC. Kija is also the name of a group of Aboriginal people in Australia. Though the original Kija was male, this name would work better for girls in the modern Western world.