10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

Tuana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it combines 'tu' (flag) and 'ana' (mother), symbolizing protection and nurturing. The name also appears in Polynesian cultures, particularly in Tahitian and Maori contexts, where it's associated with meaning 'prosperity' or is connected to nature. In recent years, Tuana has gained moderate popularity in Turkey while remaining distinctive elsewhere. The name's melodic quality, with its flowing vowels, gives it a graceful, international appeal. Its cross-cultural presence makes it attractive to parents seeking a name that works across linguistic boundaries while maintaining authentic cultural roots.

Isabetta is a charming spin on both the Elizabeth and Isabella families and a new way to go if you love the originals but want something more, well, original. Isabetta Rose is the name chosen by Amber and Rob Mariano for their daughter. If you're searching for Italian names for girls that make an easy transition to the English-speaking world, this should be high on your list.

An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.

Lilting choice. "Oleanna" is the title of a David Mamet play.

An ancient Roman name that has never made it into the modern world.

This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.

The Spanish word for sky, Cielo, was one of the fastest-rising girl names of 2022, cracking the Top 1000 after Luisana Lopilato and Michael Bublé used the name for their daughter. The variation Ciela was used in much smaller numbers, but has plenty of potential to continue to rise.

Slavic diminutive of Anna

The site of Napoleon's exile became the great-great-aunt in the purple hat.

A lovely and typical name on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia that no one in the English-speaking world will know how to pronounce. Maia sounds (virtually) the same and is far more familiar outside Finland and Latvia.

The name of the capital city of the Philippines is just conceivable as a baby name, giving off the faint scent of vanilla.

A lively, zippy name that is surprisingly rare in the US. It was the name of two men mentioned in the Bible, but is feminine in modern times.

Anastazja is the Polish form of Anastasia, a feminine name with Greek origins meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This variation uses the characteristic Polish spelling with 'zj' replacing the 'si' found in other European forms. The name carries deep Christian significance, associated with several saints including St. Anastasia of Sirmium, who was venerated for her martyrdom. In Poland and other Slavic countries, Anastazja has maintained consistent popularity through generations, appreciated for both its religious connections and its elegant, classic sound. The name often shortens to affectionate diminutives like Nastka or Nastia in everyday use. Its cross-cultural recognition makes it familiar internationally while the Polish spelling gives it a distinctive national character.

The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.

Erinna was an ancient poetess from the island of Telos near Rhodes. Only fragments of her poems remain, which were reproduced in Bergk's Poetae Lyrici Graeci (published in 1900).

Assia is a Muslim name, best known in the Western world via tragic poet Assia Wevill, who was married to British poet Ted Hughes after Sylvia Plath and also committed suicide.

Moka is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be inspired by the word for a type of coffee (mocha), which derives from Mocha, a port city in Yemen historically known for its coffee exports. Alternatively, it could have Japanese origins, where it can mean "fragrance" or "scent." As a contemporary given name, Moka has a brief, bright quality with its two distinct syllables. The name feels modern and unconventional in Western contexts, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive and easy to pronounce. Its coffee association might appeal to parents wanting a name with warm, comforting connotations, while its Japanese meaning offers a subtly poetic quality of ephemeral beauty.

The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.

Name of mythological fiend who seduced young men and then ate them, which inspired the Keats poem "Lamia." Described in mythology as a snake with the head and breasts of a woman, this name has been considered in modern times as a vampire name. And if all that isn't discouraging enough, there's the "lame" connection.