Names Ending in A for Girls

Many will associate Rihanna with the Barbados-born singer, known mononymously by her middle name. During her early years of fame, when "Umbrella" was on the radio and "Take a Bow" was playing through the iPod Shuffle, the name shot up the charts in the US, UK, France, and Puerto Rico. Though the name did fall out of the charts as rapidly as it entered and while some parents might feel it is way too tied to the mid-2000s, Rihanna was given to 165 babies in 2023.
 
Rihanna isn't simply a music-inspired choice, however; it's an Arabic name, deriving from Rayhana, meaning "basil". Like Aaliyah and Leila, it is used cross-culturally, with several spelling variations cropping up, including Rihana, Rianna, Reanna, and Rhianna - though they may also be boosted up by their similarity to Welsh Rhiannon.
 
With its nature-inspired meaning and its sweet but strong sound, Rihanna could easily work on a baby born today.

Rihanna

Sianna is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Siena (referring to the Italian city), a feminine form of Sean (meaning "God is gracious"), or related to names like Shiana or Shyanne. Some consider it a blend of Sia and Anna, combining the best of both short names. With its flowing sound and balanced two-syllable structure, Sianna feels contemporary yet accessible. The name has gained modest usage in recent decades, particularly appealing to parents seeking something melodic that works well across cultures. While not among top-ranking names, Sianna offers a fresh alternative to more common choices like Sienna or Brianna while maintaining a familiar sound pattern.

Sianna

Ahana is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means "dawn" or "first rays of the sun," giving it beautiful symbolism related to new beginnings and light. The name also appears in some African cultures with varied meanings. Ahana has gained increased recognition in India and among the Indian diaspora, particularly in recent decades. Its melodious sound with soft vowels makes it appealing across different languages. While still relatively uncommon in Western countries, the name has seen growing international interest due to its beautiful meaning and multicultural appeal. Ahana strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility, with a contemporary feel despite its ancient roots. The name carries positive associations with brightness, hope, and the promise of a new day.

Ahana

We usually think of place-names as a modern invention, but in fact Arizona ranked on the US Top 1000 from its inception in 1880 until 1911, when it vanished below the surface. It peaked at Number 510 in 1882, before Arizona became a state. One notorious vintage bearer: criminal "Ma" Barker, born Arizona Clark.
This unusual and evocative southwestern place name was picked for his daughter by former Everclear frontman Art Alexakis. It popped up as a first name on the quirky Dr. Arizona Robbins, introduced on Grey's Anatomy in 2009, played by Jessica Capshaw.

Arizona

In all its iterations, this name is on the rise. Ariana and Arianna are both highly popular choices in the US, and as with other popular appellations, creative spellings are inevitable. The trendy y in place of the i might be tempting, but anyone bearing this spelling will constantly be correcting people who assume one of the two dominant versions. This form was given to around 100 girls in a recent year and is borne by reality TV star, Aryanna Sierra.

Aryanna

Gianella is a new compound name on the rise for baby girls, up more than 1000 places from 2022 to 2023 though still hiding beneath the Top 1000. 

We see this as a new honor name for grandpa John or grandma Joan, picking up on the popularity of Gianna and other Gia-beginning Italian forms.

Gianella

A pretty, if unusual choice for a summer baby, particularly a girl with an ancestor named Ida. An epithet of the goddess Aphrodite, Idalia is derived from the Greek place name Idalion.
 
It may also be considered a Germanic and Polish name however, in which case it is an elaboration of Ida, from idal meaning "work". 
 
Idalia is currently attracting more attention after being featured in the Netflix series From Scratch, while others may have heard of it due to Hurricane Idalia, a major storm in the US in 2023.

Idalia

Leya is a simple, attractive multicultural choice, but with some teasing peril. The "Star Wars" princess spelled her name Leia.

Leya

Malina is a synthetic-feeling name that may be a feminization of the Scottish Malcolm or a spelling twist on the Greek Melina and that also has a fruit meaning in several Eastern European languages.  For all that it's a little bit of lots of things, Malina doesn't feel very much like itself.

Malina

Mayra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it means "exceptional" or "beneficial," while in Slavic languages it's connected to "peace" or "greatness." The name also exists as a variation of the Irish Máire or as a form of Maria in Spanish-speaking countries. Mayra gained significant popularity in Hispanic communities during the 1970s-1990s, where it was embraced for its melodic sound and cultural resonance. The name strikes a balance between familiar and distinctive, making it recognizable without being overly common. Mayra has a warm, approachable quality while maintaining a sense of strength. Though its peak popularity has passed in the United States, it continues to be used globally, especially in Latin American countries and among Hispanic Americans, appreciated for its cross-cultural appeal and pleasant phonetics.

Mayra

Rosalinda

As Theodore gets more popular for boys (it's now in the Top 10, and may even reach Number 1), Theodora is becoming more widely-used for girls, which means various spellings and short forms will spring up. 

About 360 baby girls were named Theodora last year, versus about 75 given the Theadora spelling -- and nearly 1000 called Thea. If you're looking for a formal name that gets you to short form Thea, this spelling might make sense. Nickname Teddi or Teddie is also trending.

Theadora

An international variation of Sophia that ranks in  the Top 10  in Poland and the Top 1000 in England and Wales. Zosia is a charming diminutive. 

Zofia

Though still being used, Deanna peaked many decades ago. 

Deanna

A simple and pretty Arabic option that has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, possibly thanks to several famous Hibas, including telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe>, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji and Hindi TV actress Hiba Nawab. Derived from the Arabic wahaba, Hiba means "gift", and is a significant choice in Islamic tradition, as al-Wahhab is one of the 99 names for Allah. Hiba is therefore associated with a God-given gift or blessing, or more broadly, one given unconditionally. 
 
Also written as Hibah and Heba, this spelling climbed more than 80 places in England and Wales in a recent year, and subsequently entered the Top 300. Other notable Hibas include poet and novelist Hiba Abu Nada and journalist Hiba Abu Taha.

Hiba

Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is the patron saint of Barcelona, so her name and its derivatives are popular throughout the land — especially in her native Catalonia.

Laia

Aqsa is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'the farthest' or 'distant one.' The name gained significant recognition through its association with Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the third holiest site in Islam, making it a name with deep religious significance for many Muslim families. Beyond its religious connotations, Aqsa is appreciated for its melodic quality and distinctive spelling. The name has grown in popularity throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in Pakistan, where it ranks among more common feminine names. Despite its increasing usage, Aqsa remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, though growing diversity has brought greater recognition. Parents may choose this name for its beautiful meaning, religious significance, or to honor their cultural heritage while giving their daughter a name that is both meaningful and distinctive.

Aqsa

This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favor to the similar Aisha. Asia ranked as high as Number 195 on the US <a href="https://nameberry.com/">baby names</a> popularity list in 1997. 
 In Greek myth, Asia is the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys and mother of, among others, Atlas and Prometheus.
 One of the best known modern bearers of the name is Italian actress, singer, and director Asia Argento, who is probably responsible for its popularity in Italy, where it ranks Number 35. Asia Monet Ray is a dancer featured on the hit television shows Dance Moms and Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition.

Asia

Indiana is one of those place-names (think Camden and Trenton) that sounds cooler than the place that inspired it. Its fashionable -ana ending certainly sounds eminently name-like, and Indie/Indy/Indi is one of the hottest <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/220/nicknames-for-girls">nickname names for girls</a> right now.

Indiana

Janna

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 39)

10,000+ Girl Names That End in A