Names ending in ia

Azalia

Azalia is a feminine name derived from azalea, the vibrant flowering shrub whose name originates from Greek 'azaleos' meaning 'dry' (ironically, as the plant thrives in moisture). This botanical name…

Alayia

Alayia is a modern feminine name that likely developed as a variation of names like Alaia, Aaliyah, or Alaya. While it doesn't have clear historical origins, its sound patterns suggest influences…

Azaylia

Azaylia is a modern feminine name that has recently gained attention, particularly in the UK following the heartbreaking story of Azaylia Diamond Cain, daughter of reality TV star Ashley Cain, who…

Azia

Azia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Asia, referring to the continent and deriving from Assyrian word 'asu' meaning 'to rise' (as the sun rises in…

Bahia

Spanish

"bay"

Cool tropical Latin word name.

Baia

Portuguese

"bay"

This possible word name, which rhymes with Maia, makes an even more distinctive alternative.

Balia

Italian

"to be at the mercy of"

A unique cousin to Talia.

Ballencia

Variation of Valencia, Spanish place-name

Might sound as if your child had the sniffles every time she said her name.

Basia

Polish and Slavic diminutive of Barbara, Greek

"foreign woman"

Basia functions as a diminutive or nickname for Barbara, though many people now use it as a standalone name. The name derives from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally referring to non-Greek…

Basilia

Greek, feminine variation of Basil

Rare but attractive female form of Basil.

Bastia

Bastia is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from geographical origins, most notably the city of Bastia on the French island of Corsica. The place name itself comes from 'bastita,' meaning…

Batia

Batia is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'daughter of God.' In biblical tradition, Batia (sometimes spelled Bithiah) was the name of Pharaoh's daughter who found and adopted Moses from the…

Bedeelia

Bedeelia is a rare feminine name that appears to be an elaborated form of Bedelia, which itself is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Bríd or Bridget, meaning 'strength' or 'virtue.' The…

Bedelia

Irish

"strength or exalted one"

This fanciful Irish extension of Bridget is known here through the wacky Amelia Bedelia books for kids -- an association your child may or may not like.

Begonia

French

"Begon's flower"

Begonia is a pretty flower named for French administrator and amateur horticulturalist Michel Bégon, who was an avid naturalist but also a proponent of slavery. A rare floral choice which has never…

Belalia

Belalia is an uncommon feminine name with possible roots in several linguistic traditions. It may derive from Arabic origins where 'bel' can indicate beauty or elegance, or it could have connections…

Belia

Spanish variation of Bella

Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.

Atavia

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…