Names ending in ia

Adaia

Variation of Adaiah, Hebrew

"God has adorned"

Relatively well-used in Puerto Rico, where it resembles common Basque names like Alaia and Anaia. With the sharp rise of Alaia in the US in recent years as well as the love for "Ad-" names on girls,…

Adalia

Hebrew, German, "God is my refuge; noble one"

"God is my refuge; noble one"

Distinctive, elegant, and luxurious, Adalia can be a variation of Adele, or a Hebrew name with a Biblical background. Although it is given exclusively to girls in the US, in the Bible it is…

Adaria

Adaria is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a derivative of names like Adara (Hebrew for "virgin, maiden") or a feminine form of Adrian (from Latin, meaning "from Hadria").…

Addia

Addia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Addie, traditionally a diminutive of names like Adelaide or Adeline, which derive from the Germanic 'adal' meaning…

Adelfia

Adelfia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'adelphos' meaning 'brother' or 'sibling.' The name carries connotations of familial bonds, brotherhood, and sisterhood. Adelfia is also…

Adelia

Variation of Adela, German

"noble, nobility"

The super-success of Adele, both the singer and the name, has brought attention to all her cousins — Adela, Adeline, Adelina — and the lovely Adelia. An undiscovered gem just waiting to be…

Adelicia

Adelicia is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind' or 'of the nobility.' It represents an elaborate variant of Adelaide or Adela. Historically, the…

Adelphia

Greek

"dearest sister"

Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service.

Adelvicia

Adelvicia is an extremely rare feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from noble Germanic elements 'adel' (noble) and possibly related to 'victoria' (victory). This ornate name carries an…

Adeshia

Adeshia is a feminine name with likely African origins, though it's also used in various cultural contexts. The name may be related to names like Ayesha or Aisha, with possible roots in Swahili or…

Adessia

Adessia is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived from names like Adessa or functioning as an elaboration of Adele. It may also have connections to Greek elements…

Adia

Adia is a feminine name with origins spanning several cultures. In Swahili, it means 'gift,' while similar variations appear in Hebrew and Arabic traditions with meanings relating to 'adornment' or…

Adoria

Greek

"gift, beloved, adored"

Naming your baby Adoria is a little like naming her Love or Desire. It's a loving message, but perhaps a bit too loving.

Adrasteia

Greek

In Greek mythology, Adrasteia (or Adrastea) was a nymph who helped raise the infant Zeus. It was also sometimes used as an alternate name for several other goddesses, and is the name of one of 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…

Aelia

Roman

"sun"

This little-known Ancient Roman name might make a fresh spin on the popular Ella, Ayla, Isla contingent. The "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables). The Annals of Aeliana is a children's…

Aelicia

Aelicia is a feminine name with medieval roots, likely a variant of Alice or Alicia with an elaborated spelling. It stems from the Old Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'of noble…

Aemilia

Roman

"rival"

Aemilia is the Ancient Roman spelling of the popular Emilia and family. With Emilia and Amelia so popular, this version, while authentic and attractive, will only create confusion without adding real…

Aeolia

Greek

"arising from the wind"

Aeolia is the name of the mythical floating island visited by the hero Odysseus in Homer's epic Odyssey — home of the Greek god of the winds, Aeolus.