10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
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Mishka
Diminutive of Mikhail, Russian
"who is like God"
Mishka is traditionally a masculine nickname in Russia but has become unisex along with Mischa, another common short form of Mikhail.
Breagha
Scottish
"beautiful"
A bright and breezy Scottish name which is little known outside its native land.
Medusa
Greek
"protect, rule"
In Greek myth, Medusa was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, with live venomous snakes in place of hair and the ability to turn people to stone with just a glance. In later myths, Medusa was…
Nanaka
Japanese
"seven summers"
A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.
Koa
Hawaiian
"warrior; flowing tree native to Hawaii"
The popularity of the Biblical Noah has led to a rise in Koa for boys, and since it boosted Noa up the charts for girls too, it was only so long before the rhyming Koa caught on as a unisex…
Domitia
Latin
"tamed"
Domitia derives from the Latin word domitus , meaning "having been tamed."
Lamina
Basque
"water nymph"
In Basque mythology, Lamina are mermaid-like creatures (they can also have duck tails) who grant wishes.
Nitya
Sanskrit, Hindi
"always, eternal"
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally. It is also used as an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga or Parvati).
Alita
Short form of Adelita, Spanish variation of Adelheid, German
"noble"
Alita is a girls' name threatening to break into the Top 1000. There are many possible sources of this name, but the most plausible is that it's a short form for the popular Spanish name Adelita, a…
Anaisha
Anaisha is a modern feminine name with possible Indian origins, though it may also be a creative variation combining elements of names like Ana, Anaya, or Aisha. In Indian contexts, it might derive…
Jaina
Jaina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Sanskrit word referring to followers of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion. Alternatively, it could be a modern…
Jahzara
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
Shaya
Variation of Shay, Hebrew
"gift"
Despite sounding feminine to English speakers, Shaya is a unisex name more common among baby boys — the male version also has roots in Arabic.
Duaa
Duaa is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries significant spiritual meaning. It translates to 'prayer' or 'supplication' in Arabic, representing the act of calling upon Allah in Islam. This…
Ayeza
Ayeza is a beautiful feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Urdu, it means 'princess' or 'daughter of the moon,' giving it an ethereal and regal quality. The name has gained significant…
Ilinca
Romanian, from Greek
"torch; shining light"
A sunny, charming Romanian name that would make for a stylish but distinct alternative to Eliana.
Ilyana
Ilyana is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing a variant of Ileana or an elaboration of Ilya. Its roots connect to the Greek name Helios, meaning "sun" or "sunlight," giving the name…
Hippolyta
Greek
"releaser of horses"
Latinized form of Hippolyte, the name of the queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology, used by Shakespeare for a character in A Midsummer Night's Dream .
Elpida
Greek
"hope"
The Modern Greek form of Elpis. A lovely meaning with a sound reminiscent of vintage names like Elmira and Elvira, this name could nod to Greek heritage... or simply to hope.
Marama
Maori and Tahitian
"moon; bright"
The name of a male lunar deity in Maori mythology, Marama is nevertheless now used as a female name in New Zealand – no doubt because its warm sound lends itself to contemporary feminine trends. In…