Names ending in ia

Amélia

French and Germanic

"work"

French spelling of Amelia, which is more popular than traditional Amélie in France.

Antonia

Latin

"from Antium"

Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys’ names , reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's classic novel My Antonia . Antonia is hovering near the bottom of the US popularity list, which…

Ántonia

Latin

"beyond price, valuable"

Putting an accent on it, as Willa Cather did in her famous novel, would endlessly confuse the waters for a young girl. The name is every bit as lovely and distinctive as simply Antonia.

Antonnia

Antonnia is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Antonia, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable.' The doubled 'n' adds a distinctive…

Aphia

Aphia is a feminine name with ancient origins, appearing in the New Testament as the name of a woman mentioned in Paul's letter to Philemon. The name derives from Greek roots, though it may have…

Aphria

Aphria is a rare feminine name with classical Greek origins, likely derived from Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The name carries an ethereal, almost mythical quality with its soft sounds…

Apollinia

Apollinia is an elegant feminine name with classical roots, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of light, music, and healing. This feminine form adds grace to the powerful original, creating a name…

Apollonia

Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name

"destroyer, strength; father's light"

This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain . It could…

Apolonia

Spelling variation of Apollonia, feminine form of Apollo, Greek mythology name

"destroyer"

Apolonia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of sun, light, music, and poetry. It can be considered a variant of Apollonia, which gained recognition through Saint…

Apphia

Greek from Hebrew

"bountiful"

Biblical name from the New Testament. The Book of Philemon mentions Apphia as a Christian woman in Colossae.

Appia

Feminine form of Appius, Latin, meaning unknown

A name from ancient Roman, now rare.

Appolinia

Appolinia is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Apollonia, which is derived from the Greek god Apollo, deity of music, prophecy, and healing. This elegant name has roots in ancient Greek…

Appolonia

Appolonia is a feminine name representing a variation of Apollonia, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of light, music and healing. This elegant name carries classical gravitas and historical…

Apronia

German, meaning unknown

Apronia was the name of a German saint from the 6th century that is virtually unheard of today.

Aquilia

Latin

"eagle"

This and two other female forms -- AQUILA and AQUILINA -- of the Roman family name Aquilius might live on in modern times.

Arabia

Place name from Greek

A phonetically attractive place-name that can be used for babies but rarely is.

Aracelia

Aracelia is a lyrical feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots. It appears to be a variation of Araceli, which derives from the Latin phrase 'ara caeli' meaning 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the…

Aradia

Italian, meaning unknown

In Wiccan traditions, Aradia is one of the names of the Great Goddess. She is said to be the mother of Lucifer and Diana, and was the first of all witches.

Arcadia

Greek

"region offering peace and contentment"

Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of…

Aleczandria

Aleczandria is a modern, decorative feminine variant of Alexandria, which itself derives from the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt, named after Alexander the Great. This spelling variation…