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"A" Baby Names (Masterlist)

  1. Anara

    • Origin:

      Kazakh, Persian, and Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "pomegranate flower"

    • Description:

      Anara is a name that strikes a perfect balance between simple and unusual. It's easy to understand and pronounce for a Westerner, and yet it's highly distinctive, used for only 24 girls in the US in 2021. A recommended and unusual nature option.
  2. Amalie

    • Origin:

      Danish, Norwegian, and German form of Amalia or Amelia

    • Meaning:

      "work"

    • Description:

      Popular in Norway and Denmark, but familiar across Europe, Amalie can be pronounced as a-MAHL-yah, much like sister Amalia. A variation of Amelia, it shares the same Germanic element, amal meaning "vigorous, unceasing, work".
  3. Adora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "adored"

    • Description:

      A name that would lavish your child with adoration, a princess name--as in Princess Adora of She-Ra: Princess of Power.
  4. Aeliana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      This female form of the ancient Latin Aelian has an appealing sound, though kids might have a hard time handling that initial "ae" spelling. Just remember that the "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables).The Annals of Aeliana is a children's fantasy series by Ryan Watters. The meaning is uncertain but is thought to derive from the Greek helios, which means sun.
  5. Aiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beloved child"

    • Description:

      Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.
  6. Atara

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      Also written as Atarah, this regal name appears in the Old Testament, borne by the wife of Jerahmeel. With its confident air and concise appearance, it was given to just under 50 girls in the US in a recent year, while Atarah was chosen for 60.
  7. Ailis

    • Origin:

      Scottish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      This attractive and unique Scottish form of Alice can also be found in the spelling Aileas. Like Alice, it ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis. Spelt with the fada, Ailís, it's Irish and pronounced with a longer final vowel: AY-leesh.
  8. Arava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "willow"

    • Description:

      Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
  9. Aiyana

    • Origin:

      American from Arabic or African

    • Meaning:

      "large eyes, or time, or beautiful flower"

    • Description:

      Aiyana is a name that could easily cross cultures. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1999 and hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.
  10. Adira

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      Adira is one of those names that feels familiar without being overused. Simple but with subtle flair, Adira crosses different languages easily and could provide an alternative option tor the likes of Ava, Ariana, Adeline, and Anna.
  11. Aline

    • Origin:

      Variation of Adeline or Aileen

    • Description:

      Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than 40 baby girls were named Aline in the US last year.
  12. Audrina

    • Origin:

      Variation of Audrey

    • Meaning:

      "noble strength"

    • Description:

      Audrina is a name that owes its fame to overnight reality TV sensation Audrina Partridge, one of the original cast of the MTV reality series The Hills.
  13. Athenais

    • Description:

      Athenais is a rare feminine name with classical Greek origins. It derives from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, and the arts. Historically, a notable bearer was Athenais of Athens (401-460 AD), who later became Byzantine Empress Aelia Eudocia. The name carries an air of sophistication, intelligence, and classical elegance. While never widely popular in English-speaking countries, Athenais appeals to parents drawn to names with strong mythological connections and distinctive sounds. Its four syllables create a rhythmic, flowing quality that emphasizes its exotic nature and ancient heritage.
  14. Anaise

    • Origin:

      Variation of Anais

    • Description:

      Anais, the name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin, is unusual and French enough without appending an e, though some may think it clarifies pronunciation.
  15. Abilene

    • Origin:

      English from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "grass"

    • Description:

      Abilene is a rarely used place name, mentioned as such in the New Testament, that combines the cowboy spunk of the Texas city with the midwestern morality of the Kansas town where Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his boyhood. Abilene is a much more untrodden path to the nickname Abbie/Abbie than the Top 10 Abigail.
  16. Arla

    • Origin:

      Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "early"

    • Description:

      While Arla has a literal meaning in Swedish, its roots as a name are probably more closely related to such names as Arlene or Orla. Arla is among the girls' Top 1000 names in the UK.
  17. Alette

    • Description:

      Alette is a feminine name of French and Scandinavian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Aletta or a variant of Charlotte. In French, it carries the charming meaning of 'little winged one' or 'small bird', while in Norwegian and Danish contexts, it's associated with nobility or being 'of noble kind'. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, Alette enjoys modest popularity in Scandinavian nations, particularly Norway. The name combines delicacy with a subtle strength and offers the cute nickname option 'Alie' or 'Lettie'. Its distinctive yet accessible sound makes it appealing to parents seeking a name that's unique without being difficult to pronounce or spell. Alette's cross-cultural heritage adds to its versatile appeal.

  18. Ariah

    • Origin:

      English variation of Aria, Hebrew, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "lion of God; song"

    • Description:

      When actress Tamera Mowry named her daughter Ariah, she said it was a Hebrew name meaning "lion of God" -- which it is, if you consider Ariah a variation of Ariel. But many sources consider Ariah a spelling variation of the Italian Aria, meaning song or literally air.
  19. Aranza

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "Among the thorns"

    • Description:

      The name of a popular Mexican singer and a telenovela character, Aranza incredibly rose out of obscurity to become Number 607 in the US in 2014.
  20. Amaris

    • Origin:

      Variation of Amara or Amariah

    • Description:

      Amaris sounds like "amorous," which is a loving name for a child, but doesn't really have a clear derivation or meaning of its own. The popular Amara is one of the most international names on the charts, with derivations and meanings in cultures that truly span the globe. And Amariah is an ancient Hebrew name. Still, Amaris is unusual and pretty, and that may be enough.