Names Ending in A for Boys

Bertha

Rugged and rare, Connla derives from the Old Irish name Conlaech, meaning "dog hero" or "wolf warrior". It appears a number of times in Irish mythology and was also the name of an ancient Irish king. A distinctive choice used occasionally in Ireland, it may appeal to those who like Conrad, Conall, or Connor.

Connla

Cora

Corda

Cordara

Cordea

A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.

Zsoka

Cordera

<p>Niria is typically a feminine name, though it appears listed as masculine in some collections. This melodic name may have multiple origins, potentially deriving from the Greek 'Nereis,' referring to sea nymphs in mythology, or possibly having roots in Native American or Spanish traditions. The name could also be a variation of Nerea, which comes from Greek meaning 'water nymph.' Niria remains quite rare in most countries, giving it an air of distinction and uniqueness. With its flowing sound created by the soft consonants and open vowel sounds, Niria has a lyrical, almost musical quality. The name evokes images of water and nature, suggesting a peaceful, harmonious character. Its international sound makes it work well across cultural boundaries while maintaining its distinctive feel.</p>

Niria

Corderra

Cornelia

Cota

Cova

Quietly used for girls these days, Críonna has historically been for boys and appeared in some variations of Irish legend, borne by the brother of the high king, Art mac Cuinn. Derived from an Irish word of the same spelling, Críonna can mean "wise, prudent, sagacious, and old, elderly".  
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The name may be pronounced as KREE-nuh or KREE-uh-nuh, depending on region and dialect. 

Críonna

Bera

Cynthia

Dacoda

Dacota

Bentura

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 63)

925+ Boy Names That End with A