Names Ending in A for Boys

Jack getting too common for you?  Here's a distinctive twist. Jaka is one of the most popular boy names in Slovenia, where it's a variant of Jacob or James.

Jaka

The surname of the 44th US President has been been adopted as a first, for girls as well as boys, by admiring parents around the world. And the O beginning even makes it fashionable. Though Barack Obama's name derives from the Luo people of Kenya, Obama is also a Japanese place name and a surname that means "little beach."

Obama

This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun.

It can also be a female name in Japanese.

Aruna

In The Hunger Games series, Cinna is the influential costume designer for Katniss. In ancient Rome, one Cinna was the father-in-law of Julius Caesar and another was a conspirator against Caesar.

Cinna

Chelsea for a boy?  Yes — and we've got two maleberry Chelseas to prove it (one of whom even wrote a blog for us about his experience)!  Boy Chelseas would more likely be named for the British football team than the old Joni Mitchell song sung by Judy Collins.

Chelsea

Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC.    Kija is also the name of a group of Aboriginal people in Australia.  Though the original Kija was male, this name would work better for girls in the modern Western world.

Kija

Virtually unknown in this country, Donnacha is currently in the Top 100 in Ireland.  According to legend, Donnacha was a High King of Ireland until his death in 1064. The English version Donaga (done-a) might be preferable here.

Donnacha

Adria as a masculine name derives from the Latin 'Hadrianus,' meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient city that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. While more commonly used as a feminine name in many cultures, Adria has historical usage as a male name particularly in Mediterranean regions and Catalonia. The masculine usage connects to the famous Roman Emperor Hadrian, known for building Hadrian's Wall in Britain. As a boy's name, Adria has a soft yet distinctive quality, with its vowel-rich pronunciation creating a melodic sound. Though relatively uncommon for boys internationally, it maintains steady usage in parts of Spain and among families with Mediterranean heritage. The name carries associations with the sea, suggesting depth and a free-spirited nature.

Adria

Gwen Stefani put this possibility on the map for boys when she and Gavin Rossdale welcomed Zuma Nesta Rock in 2008.

Bob Marley was born Nesta, making this name a meaningful musical choice. It's also a name much used in the Marley family as a middle: Bob's son Ziggy has a Gideon Nesta, while son Rohan has a John Nesta.

Nesta

Cataleya, though listed as masculine in this context, is more commonly used as a feminine name. It draws inspiration from the orchid genus Cattleya, known for its beautiful and vibrant tropical flowers. The name gained significant popularity following the 2011 action film 'Colombiana,' where the protagonist was named Cataleya. With Latin American and botanical origins, the name carries associations of exotic beauty, strength, and resilience. Cataleya has a melodic quality with its four syllables and flowing sounds. Its usage has been increasing in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States in recent years, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds distinctive yet accessible, with natural beauty connections.

Cataleya

The name of a 7th to 8th century Italian monk who rebuilt the monastery at Monte Cassino. In Italian, he is called Petronace.

Petronax

Winiata is a Maori version of the English surname Wynyard, which is nowadays closely linked to several prominent Maori families. 

Winiata

This Yoruba name, with a mighty meaning, might seem a mouthful at first, but is often shortened to Tobi, which makes it far more manageable for non Nigerians.

Oluwatobiloba

Udoka is an Igbo-Nigerian name derived from the word Udo, meaning peace. 

Udoka

The name of a dark ages abbott, Attala is reminiscent of Atlas and Attila. 

Attala

The manuka tree, famous for the honey produced from its flowers, can be adapted as a masculine or feminine baby name.

Manuka

This widely-used Romanian choice was the name of a medieval ruler who brought stability to the region of Wallachia.

Mircea

Cana is well-known to readers of the Bible as the city where Jesus performed his first miracle. If other place names, both modern and ancient, real and mythical, can be <a href="https://nameberry.com">baby names</a>, why not Cana? Rhyming with Dana, it can work for either gender.

Cana

This name belonging to boxer Zelfa Barrett could work on a boy or a girl.

Zelfa

So many people love Jack but worry about its popularity. If you count yourself amongst these people, this rare but intuitive Cornish version of the name might be a choice worth consideration.

Jacca

Boy names that end with A include one of the most popular names of the past generation, Joshua. And while longtime Number 1 boys' name Noah may not technically end in A, it does carry the A sound at the end.

Joshua, boy names ending with A in the US Top 1000

 include Luca, Dakota, Ezra, Ira, Asa, and Koa.

 include Elijah, Josiah, Jeremiah, and Isaiah.

While A used to be seen as too soft an ending for boys' names, today it's as acceptable as gender-neutral names or girl names borrowed from the boys.

Browse our entire roster of boy names that end with A here, ordered by current rank on Nameberry. 

Baby boy names that end with the letter A such as Ezra and Luca, along with popularity, origin, and meaning. (Page 134)

925+ Boy Names That End with A