American Names that Start With A

Anaya

Arabic, Hebrew

"care, concern; Yahweh has answered"

Following in the footsteps of Leila and Aaliyah, Anaya is a gentle but sparky name that's been climbing the US and UK charts since the early 2000s. Given to around 900 American babies in a recent…

Ashlyn

Variation of Aislinn, Irish

"dream"

Though it relates to the Irish original, Ashlyn and its next most popular form, Ashlynn, owe more of their popularity as baby names in the US to the megastar Ashley, though all three have been…

Aubrielle

Modern invented name, combining Aubrey and Brielle

"elf ruler, king + God is my strength; hunting grounds"

A compound name made up of Aubrey and Brielle, this modern invention blends fresh, stylish sounds, with a nod to more traditional elegance. It entered the US Top 1000 in 2012 and remained there for a…

Averi

Spelling variation of Avery

That i adds some extra spunk to mega popular Avery. It also adds some pronunciation confusion (as it could be pronounced AV-er-ee or AV-er-eye). We suggest sticking with the original Avery.

Aiyana

American from Arabic or African

"large eyes, or time, or beautiful flower"

Aiyana is a name that could easily cross cultures. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1999 and hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.

Addisyn

Spelling variation of Addison

Addison has been a wildly popular surname name, mostly for girls, for a few decades now, and Addisyn is one of its many spelling variations.

Amia

Variation of Amy

This Amy/Mia combination debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2013. It could also be seen as a variant of Amaya.

Amiya

A possible variation of Amia and Amaya. It has charted in the U.S. Top 1000 for most of the 21st century. As a boys name , it has ties to literary critic and poet Amiya Chandra Chakravarty.

Amberly

Modern variation of Amber

A rarely used play on Amber, making it more feminine and both more modern and old-fashioned at the same time.

Alaysia

Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.

Auriella

Variation of Aurelia, Auriel, or Aureola, Latin

"golden"

Aurelia and Aurora meet Aubriella and Gabriella in this elaborate, golden name. First appearing in the US stats back in 2005, a recent year saw it given 74 girls.

Allisson

A variation of Allison that was in the Top 1000 from 2008 to 2010, but has since fallen far out of favor.

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…

Akeelah

Closely associated with the well-regarded 2006 movie Akeelah and the Bee , about a girl from South L.A. who becomes an unlikely contender in the National Spelling Bee.

Adelani

Yoruba, America, "one who brings the crown; royalty has arrived; noble"

"one who brings the crown; royalty has arrived; noble"

A stately and regal name of Yoruba origin, Adelani is a unisex name, blending the elements ade ("crown, royalty") and lani ("to arrive, bring"). Familiar in sound to the likes of Adeline and Amani,…

Airalani

Modern invention

"chief of the air; sky and air; messenger of the heavens"

A modern creation and a faux Hawaiian name, Airalani was likely inspired by the likes of Leilani and Ailani. It made its debut to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 30 girls, making it one of…

Aubrianne

Compound name

"elf ruler + grace"

A little like Adrianne, this compound name blends classic Anne with modern Aubrey.

Ayasha

Variation of Ayashe, Cheyenne

"little one"