Names ending in a

Itka

Itka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily used in Polish and Jewish communities. It is likely a diminutive form of names containing 'it' or 'ita', such as Judita or Edita. In…

Itsuka

Japanese

"most beautiful; best flower; best fruit"

Relatively unusual as a given name in Japan. The character Itsuka Kendo from My Hero Academia writes her name in kanji that give it the rough meaning of "most beautiful."

Itta

Diminutive of Yehudit, Variation of Ita, Yiddish, Irish

"He will be praised; woman from Judea; thrist"

Itta is a cute old-fashioned name that arose parallelly as a nickname for Yehudit, used among Ashkenazi Jews, and a variation of Ita, an Irish name. It's ripe for revival, thanks to the success of…

Itza

Variation of Itzel, Mayan

"rainbow lady"

Itza is a rare Itzel variant that shares its colorful meaning. Itza also connects to the Itza people of Guatemala and their language of the same name. Chichen Itza was a city built by the Mayans in…

Itzallana

Itzallana is a feminine name with likely Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, connecting to Indigenous Mexican heritage. The name may derive from elements related to 'itzal' meaning 'shadow' or 'protection,'…

Itzayana

Spanish variation of Itzel

Itzayana, one of the fastest-rising girls' names of 2016, feels like a distant cousin of the ultra-popular Isabella.

Itzayanna

Itzayanna is a feminine name with likely Mexican or Central American origins, possibly derived from Nahuatl (Aztec) language elements. It may combine 'itza,' which could relate to the ancient Mayan…

Itzia

Itzia is a feminine name with Basque origins, derived from the word 'itsaso' meaning 'sea.' In Basque culture, from northern Spain and southwestern France, the name carries oceanic associations and…

Iulia

Romanian version of Latin Julia

"youthful"

This spelling makes Julia worldly and distinctive. It is popular in Romania and Moldova, and might also be considered the Hawaiian form too, though Kulia is often used instead.

Iuliana

Romanian variation of Julia, Latin, "youthful"

"youthful"

Used predominantly in Romania and Moldova, Iuliana is a variation of Julia and Juliana. It might sometimes be heard in Hawaii, though Kuliana might also be used too.

Iulija

Lithuanian version of Latin Julia

"youthful"

One of many Slavic twists on Julia; other variants include Julija, Yulinka and Yulka.

Iuliya

Iuliya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing an alternative transliteration of Yuliya or Yulia, the Russian and Eastern European form of Julia. The name derives from ancient Roman family…

Iva

Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Slovak, Czech, English

"willow tree; God is gracious; yew tree; bow warrior"

Short, sweet, and sharp, this multicultural choice is currently popular in Croatia, Czechia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. While not in the charts elsewhere, it is familiar in English…

Ivana

Feminine variation of Ivan

A rarely used Slavic name until the Czech-born ex-Mrs. Trump took it over the top. Daughter's name Ivanka adds a dollop of charm.

Ivancka

Ivancka is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or elaborated form derived from Ivan or Ivana, names with Slavic origins. The core name Ivan means "God is gracious" and has been popular…

Ivania

Ivania is a feminine name with Slavic and Latin origins. It's primarily derived from the masculine name Ivan (the Slavic form of John), with the feminine suffix '-ia' added. The name carries the…

Ivanka

Variation of Ivana

"God is gracious"

High-profile First Daughter Trump bears a nickname for her mother's name, Ivana. But though quite common in Slavic countries, and despite its international appeal, Ivanka is likely to remain a…

Ivannia

Ivannia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, developed as a feminine form of Ivan (the Slavic equivalent of John). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' Popular in…

Ivara

German

"yew tree, archer"

Similar to Ivana but less personality-driven.