Names ending in ia

Astraia

Greek

"star"

Astraia -- or Astraea or Asteria -- is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo. While largely unknown today, this is one of the Greek goddess names that may be…

Alyxia

Alyxia is a modern feminine name that likely developed as an elaborate spelling variant of Alexis or Alexa. It may also draw inspiration from the botanical genus Alyxia, tropical flowering plants.…

Alaxandria

Alaxandria is a feminine name representing a creative variant spelling of Alexandria, which derives from Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind" in Greek. This alternative spelling gives the…

Adria

Adria is a feminine name with multiple origins. It derives primarily from the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy. The name has Latin roots, connecting to…

Accalia

Latin, mythological name

Accalia was the human foster-mother of twins Romulus and Remus. Her name is even more obscure than theirs.

Astraeia

Astraeia is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Astraea was the virgin goddess of innocence and purity who became the constellation Virgo. The name stems from the Greek word 'aster'…

Atalia

Variation of Athaliah, Hebrew

"the Lord is exalted"

Atalia, also appearing as Athaliah and Atalya, is a biblical name with a gory history but a bright and appealing sound. In step with the current fashion for A-starting and -a-ending names that are…

Atavia

Athalia

Hebrew

"the Lord is exalted"

Athalia was an Old Testament daughter of Jezebel and a king's powerful wife with a gory history. You don't wanna know -- and you probably don't wanna name your kid after her either. Pretty name,…

Athanasia

Greek

"immortal"

A feminine form of Athanasius, a name that literally translates to "undying" or "not dying" from Ancient Greek. ah-thah-nah-SEE-ah would be the Greek pronunciation but ath-ah-NAY-sha or…

Astoria

Place name

Long more associated with the New York Waldorf- hotel and the neighborhood in Queens than as a baby name, Astoria is finally beginning to emerge from their shadow and find favor with parents looking…

Atria

Star name, Latin

"entry hall"

A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name…

Attia

Arabic, Latin

"present, gift"

A name with various possible origins. Attia was the name of a family clan in Ancient Rome, but the name can also be a variation of the Arabic atiyyah meaning "gift" or "present". A female namesake is…

Alyxandria

Alyxandria is an elaborate feminine variation of the classic name Alexandria, which itself derives from Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind' in Greek. This distinctive spelling, replacing the 'e'…

Audria

Audria is a feminine name with ancient roots, serving as a variant of Audrey. It derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð (Aethelthryth), meaning 'noble strength.' The name underwent various…

Augustia

Augustia is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'augustus,' meaning 'venerable,' 'dignified,' or 'majestic.' It represents a feminized form of the male name Augustus, which has imperial Roman…

Auralia

Auralia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from "aureus" meaning "golden" or "gilded." This ethereal name evokes images of golden light, dawn, and radiance. Though relatively uncommon, it…

Asteria

Greek

"star"

Asteria is an Anglicized spelling of the Greek Astraea or Astraia, the goddess of justice and innocence. She became the constellation Virgo, so all forms of this name would be especially appropriate…

Auria

American variation of Aurelia or Aria, Latin

"the golden one or air"

Auria is a highly unusual choice with a pleasant aura. As cousin names Aurelia and Aurora become more prominent, Auria is getting some attention too. About 50 baby girls were called Auria in the US…