Names Ending in A for Girls

Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to the hurricane that devastated New Orleans.

Katerina

One of the most easily imported Arabic names. 

Sana

Popular in its native Italy, Giada has been quietly and stylishly used in English-speaking countries for several years now. Television cook Giada De Laurentiis made this a possibility — then semi-subtly self-referenced when she named her daughter Jade.
 
Simply the Italian word for the green gemstone, jade is said to symbolise wisdom, confidence, and clarity. Often used in Chinese art and carvings, the gem gets its name from the Spanish phrase Piedra de la ijada, meaning "stone of the flank", owing to the once-held belief that it could cure renal colic. 
 
A Top 100 choice in Italy, Giada once featured on the US popularity charts, remaining there from 2007 to 2013. As of 2023, it has yet to make another reappearance but is nevertheless used consistently on around 150 girls each year.

Giada

While this might be used as an alternative spelling to Elisa, Alyssa, Alicia, and similar, this form stands out from the pack as Elysia relates to Elysian Fields, the home of the blessed dead in Greek and Roman mythology. Far less popular than other similar choices, it did rank in the UK Top 1000 until the 2020s, albeit near the latter end of the list. 

Elysia

Linnea is an attractive <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/173/scandinavian-names">Scandinavian name</a> that derives from the renowned 18th century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who developed the Linnean system of classifying plants and animals.
 Linnea is megapopular in Sweden and Norway, ranking in the Top 8--it was the Number 1 name in Norway in a recent year, and actually appeared in the U.S. Top 1000 in 1903, reaching as high as 744 in 1945.
 There is a charming children's book called Linnea in Monet's Garden in which the protagonist visits the Giverny gardens that inspired the great Impressionist painter.
 All in all, Linnea is a lovely, lilting name that could make an interesting namesake for an Aunt Lynn or Linda.

Linnea

Concise but versatile, Hafsa is a popular name for girls among Muslims, that appears in the charts in the UK, France, Belgium, Turkey, and the Netherlands. It is a significant name in Islamic tradition, having been borne by the daughter of Umar, the second caliph, who was also the fourth wife of the prophet Muhammad. 
 
Also spelled Hafsah, the name means "young lioness" or "female lion cub", though it could also be associated with the Arabic hashd meaning "gathering, crowd", reflecting the idea of bringing people together.

Hafsa

Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it may also be used as a short form of elegant Olympia or as a derivative of the Sanskrit priya meaning "beloved".
 
Similar in sound to other popular choices, notably Mia, Nia, and Pippa, it currently features in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, the Top 200 in France, and the Top 100 in Uruguay, Chile, Slovenia, and Norway. The name may also appear as Pía in Spanish and as Piia in Finnish and Estonian.
 
Actress Ingrid Bergman had a daughter called Pia while reality TV star Ella May Ding named her daughter Pia in 2025. Notable Pias include: the singers Pia Mia and Pia Toscano, the models Pia Miller and Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach; the actresses Pia Miranda, Pia Tjelta, and Pia Bajpai, and the poet Pia Juul, among many, many others.

Vayda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Vada, which has Italian roots meaning 'famous ruler,' or it could be connected to the Yiddish name Vaida. Some sources suggest it might be derived from the Russian word 'vida' meaning 'to know.' This contemporary spelling has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek unique yet accessible names. Vayda has a melodic quality with its flowing vowel sounds, making it both distinctive and easy to pronounce. The name projects a sense of strength and individuality while maintaining a feminine quality that appeals to modern parents looking for something outside traditional naming patterns.

Vayda

An Arabic name with a powerful and alluring meaning, in Islamic tradition, Isra refers to one part of the Night Journey that the Prophet Muhammad, in which he led other prophets such as Ibrahim, Isa, and Musa in prayer. Popular in Belgium, the UK, and the Netherlands, it is climbing the US charts. 






Isra

Indian actress Sameera Reddy chose this name for her daughter in 2019, sending it sharply up the charts. It is connected to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, music, speech, art, and learning.

Nyra

Also written as Bayla, Baila is reminiscent of the Spanish word for "dance". Its meaning is debated: it may come from the Slavic root word for "white", or it may be a form of Bilhah, one of the four women who gave birth to the tribes of Israel. An offbeat approach to Bella. 


Baila

Beautiful Arabic name that's important in Islamic culture — Iqra is the name of a chapter in the Quran.
 
Iqra is a Top 500 name in England and Wales.

Iqra

A combo name that was used in the early 19th century, but has always been overshadowed by its sleeker counterpart, Luella. By blending Ella with Louise, Louella could mean "battle famous fairy maiden" and using the 'Lou' spelling means it remains more closely tied to Louise which may be more appealing to anyone hoping to use it as an honor.
 
 Both spellings of Louella disappeared from the US Top 1000 back in the 1950s, but Luella has seen a revival in recent years and is now back on the charts. Louella isn't there yet, use of the name has doubled since 2020, and it is now given to around 140 babies each year.

Louella

A short and zippy name that would blend right in with but also stand out among a group of girls named Mia, Gia, Lia and Tia. It is a multicultural choice, used in Hungary as a short from of Terézia, or sometimes Ambrozia, and as a Romansh and Portuguese nickname for Luzia or similar. 
 
The name is also associated with the Zia people of Papua New Guinea, and with the Zia people of New Mexico, in turn connecting the name to the Zia sun symbol. Among Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, and Bengali speakers, Zia is a (predominantly) masculine name, meaning "splendor" or "shine", while in a Hebrew context, it is an Old Testament name, borne by one of the sons of Gad.
 
Some use of Zia as a feminine name however may also simply come down to the appeal of the Z initial and the rhyme with other popular, nickname-y choices, which may be why it has risen in the US in recent years. Given to nearly 200 babies in the latest count, the name is notably borne by musician Zia McCabe and basketball player Zia Cooke, and actress Zia Grace.
 
One caveat though: in an Italian-American family it would be strange to have a baby named Aunt.

Cattaleya is a feminine name inspired by the cattleya orchid, an exotic flower named after William Cattley, the English botanist who first cultivated it. The name gained significant attention following the 2011 film 'Colombiana,' where the protagonist was named Cataleya. The double 't' spelling variation adds a distinctive touch to the name while maintaining its floral association. Cattaleya embodies elegance, beauty, and rarity—qualities associated with the orchid itself. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. While still relatively uncommon, Cattaleya has been increasing in popularity among parents seeking nature-inspired names with an exotic flair. The name offers versatility with potential nicknames like Cat, Catta, or Leya.

Cattaleya

In the New Testament, Hosanna was exclaimed by those around Jesus when he first entered Jerusalem, making this an exuberant and spiritual choice. A possible alternative for Susanna or Hannah, it was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year in the US. Associated with the hymn "Give Me Joy In My Heart", Hosanna would fit in with the likes of Halo, Chosen, Shepherd, Blessing, and Messiah.
 
International variations include the Italian Osanna, the Croatian and Romanian Ozana, and the French Osanne and Ozanne.

Hosanna

Anora is a phonetic respelling of Honora, a longer form of the virtue name Honor. It also might qualify as a trendy Fast Fashion name, a composition of euphonious syllables without any specific provenance.

Anora is the name of a film whose lead character of the same name is a Russian-American escort who gets entangled with an oligarch's son. Names play an important symbolic role in the film, with the character insisting on being called the more American Ani.

About 80 baby girls were named Anora in the US last year while another 50 were given the Annora spelling, not many enough to make the Top 1000 nor few enough to be truly rare, which may make it a sweet spot name for you.

Anora

The name of a popular Mexican singer and a telenovela character, Aranza incredibly rose out of obscurity to become Number 607 in the US in 2014.
 The name comes from Arantzazu, a shrine associated with the Virgin Mary in Basque Country, Spain. Legend has it that a shepherd discovered a statue of Mary in a hawthorn bush in 1468 and exclaimed, "Arantzan? Zu?"—"You? Among the thorns?" It's been a pilgrimage site ever since, and occasionally a given name, too.

Aranza

Alyana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, possibly developing as a variant of Aliana, Eliana, or as a combination of the popular prefix 'Al-' with the '-yana' suffix common in Slavic and Latin-derived names. This melodic name has gained modest popularity in recent decades across diverse cultures, appreciated for its flowing sound and elegant construction. Alyana carries a contemporary feel while maintaining connections to traditional naming elements. The name offers cross-cultural appeal, finding resonance in Hispanic, Filipino, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern communities. With its balanced structure of three syllables and harmonious vowel sounds, Alyana appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds distinctive yet accessible, modern yet timeless.

Alyana

Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi.
In Roman mythology, Roma was the personification and minor goddess of Rome.
Roma is also an ethnic term for the Romani people.

Roma

Girl names that end in A are a populous and stylish group. A third of all names given to baby girls in the US today end with the letter A.

: Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Sophia, Mia, and Amelia. Other 

 girl names ending in A in the US Top 100

 include the Latin favorite Camila, the operatic Aria, the exotic Layla, and the down-to-earth Nora.

unique and uncommon girl names that end with the letter A

. Favorites include the august Eleonora, the biblical Susanna, and the multicultural Tula.

, while in The Netherlands it's Anna, in Spain Lucia, and in Sweden Maja.

, Nameberry's complete collection, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Names for baby girls that end in the letter A, including popular female names ending in A such as Olivia and Sophia along with unique girl A-ending names such as Galya and Wisteria, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 27)

10,000+ Girl Names That End in A