10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

  1. Laelia
    • Origin:

      Latin family name and botanical name
    • Description:

      Upside: it has an interesting ancient look and feel, related to the Roman family name Laelius of uncertain meaning. There is also a type of orchid called the Laelia. Downside: possible confusion with all those Laylas, Lailas, etc. out there.
  2. Daniela
    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Daniel used in various languages
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Used across Europe, South America, and the US, Daniela is a popular feminine form of the Hebrew name Daniel. It has ranked in the US Top 300 since the early 90s and it's currently on trend in Spain, Portugal, Chile, Mexico, and Lativia.
  3. Velora
    • Description:

      Velora is a melodious feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly deriving from Latin elements or being a variation of names like Valora (from 'valor') or Velora (from 'velare,' meaning 'to veil'). The name has an air of vintage elegance and mystique, with its flowing syllables creating a rhythmic quality. Velora remains quite rare, making it appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with a classical feel. Its sound evokes associations with beauty and grace while maintaining a certain strength. Despite its rarity, Velora feels familiar due to its similarity to more common names like Valerie, Velma, or Flora, giving it an intuitive pronunciation despite its uniqueness.
  4. Yelena
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Helen
    • Meaning:

      "bright, shining one"
    • Description:

      One of many international versions of this classic.
  5. Bertha
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "bright, glorious"
    • Description:

      Ever since the enormous German cannon was dubbed by Allied soldiers "Big Bertha" in World War I, this name hasn't worked for a sweet little baby girl. But this was not always so. Hard as it might be to imagine now, Bertha was a Top 100 name until the 1930s, and in the 1880s was the seventh most popular name in the land--the equal of Joseph.
  6. Litha
    • Description:

      Litha is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In pagan traditions, particularly Wiccan, Litha refers to the summer solstice celebration, connecting the name to midsummer festivals and nature. Alternatively, it may derive from Anglo-Saxon or Old English roots. The name possesses a delicate, ethereal quality with its soft consonants and ending in 'a,' following patterns common in feminine names. Litha remains quite rare as a given name, offering a distinctive option for parents drawn to nature-inspired choices or ancient cultural references. Its brevity and melodic sound make it accessible despite its uniqueness, and it carries subtle associations with light, summer, and growth.
  7. Lillia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lilies"
    • Description:

      More than Lily yet less than Lillian, Lillia is a fresh and undeniably pretty member of the stylish genus of double (or in this case triple) l names. You can also spell it Lilia.
  8. Hypatia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "highest, supreme"
    • Description:

      Hypatia, an ancient Greek name, has a distinguished namesake: Hypatia of Alexandria was an early philosopher and scholar of mathematics and astronomy--as well as inventor of several scientific instruments.
  9. Beretta
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A Beretta is a gun, so named because of the Italian firearms manufacturer that makes it. And now Beretta is also a badass baby name, used in the middle for daughter Breeze by Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston. What a Tripp.
  10. Tana
    • Origin:

      English, Frisian, Spanish, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "thought or sweetheart"
    • Description:

      An Ethiopian place-name and multicultural diminutive for many names, including the Slavic Tatiana and the Spanish Cayetana. Tana is also a rare Frisian name, meaning "thought", as well as a masculine name meaning "sweetheart" in the Turkic Karachay-Balkar language.
  11. Dalila
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "guide"
    • Description:

      Names that sound and/or are spelled like Dalila exist in several languages, from the Swahili Dalili to the Arabic Dalil to the Hebrew Delilah. A beautiful cross-cultural choice.
  12. Regina
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "queen"
    • Description:

      A classic name with regal elegance--Queen Victoria, like other queens, had Regina appended to her name. She was a Top 100 name in the 1960s.
  13. Klara
    • Origin:

      German, Russian, Polish, Scandinavian variation of Clara
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      German, Slavic and Scandinavian form of Clara, which is a Top 100 girl name in multiple European countries, including Austria, Croatia, Iceland and Poland. While Clara is fashionable in the US, the Klara spelling retains an Old World air.
  14. Issa
    • Origin:

      Variation of Isa, German
    • Meaning:

      "strong-willed"
    • Description:

      Issa might make more sense if you're using it as a nickname for any one of the various names ending in -issa, but this spelling is also an Arabic and Hebrew boy name. The Isa spelling is almost exclusively feminine.
  15. Azura
    • Description:

      Azura is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It derives from the Persian word "lazward" meaning blue or azure, and is connected to the blue gemstone lapis lazuli. In Hebrew tradition, Azura appears in some texts as the name of Adam's wife before Eve. The name evokes images of clear blue skies and the brilliant blue color of the azure stone. With its exotic sound and meaningful connection to nature, Azura has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek names with both beauty and substance. The name carries a mystical quality while remaining accessible and pronounceable, making it an increasingly attractive choice for parents seeking something uncommon yet melodic.
  16. Makena
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of McKenna, Meru
    • Meaning:

      "son of Kenneth; happy one"
    • Description:

      Makenna is a name from the East African Meru community, with a sweet, cheerful meaning and a spirited sound. It could also be used as a spelling variation of the Scottish surname McKenna, or as a nod to the Hawaiian place name, Makena, on the south-west of the Island of Maui, possibly borrowed from the Meru name or from the Hawaiian Makana, meaning "gift".
  17. Xena
    • Origin:

      Pop culture, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "guest, hospitality"
    • Description:

      Likely a variation of the Greek name Xenia, Xena is associated with the the TV Warrior Princess, played by Lucy Lawless back in the 90s. Also used as a diminutive form of Alexina or Zenobia, the name was used as a nickname, or temporary name, for the minor planet now known as Eris. It was chosen when it was still being decided how Eris would be classified, and was selected because it began with X and had the mythological, TV connection.
  18. Olea
    • Origin:

      Latin botanical name, genus of trees
    • Meaning:

      "olive"
    • Description:

      Olea is an unusual botanical name that relates to both olive and oil, brought to public attention when it was chosen by actress Amy Adams as the middle name for her daughter Aviana. Olea is also an occasionally used Norwegian and Danish girl's name and is said to be an Old Hebrew word for night or moon.
  19. Alula
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "first leap"
    • Description:

      Alula, the palindromic name of the first double star to be identified as physically related to its twin, would make the perfect name for a first-born twin. Ideas (we're only half joking) for the second born: Aviva, Aziza, Otto. Alula is reminiscent of the unusual name chosen by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen for their second daughter: Elula, a month name from the Hebrew calendar.
  20. Delphina
    • Origin:

      French from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of Delphi; womb"
    • Description:

      Delphina is another form of the sleek French Delphine, rising in popularity. The Blessed Delphina was a Provencal nun.