Queen and Princess Names Starting With A

Angie

Diminutive of Angela

Cute nickname of Angela and other angelic names, Angie is now being used on its own, although its popularity has fallen in recent years. That said, Angie is one of those surprising classics, hanging…

Alena

Variation of Helen

Alena is a modern variant of Helen. Alena might also be a spelling twist on the Slavic Alina or a long form of Lena.

Angelica

Italian, Polish, Russian diminutive of Angela

"angel or angelic"

Angelica is by far the choicest form of the angelic names -- more delicate than Angelina, more feminine than Angel, more modern than Angela. But though Angelica is so lacy and poetic, it lags behind…

Analia

Combination name, Ana plus Lia

Analia is a melodic newcomer to the US Top 1000, a fresher spin on the Olde Worlde Anamaria. It charted in the US from 2009 to 2012, and then reentered the popularity list in 2015. El Rostro de…

Araceli

Spanish

"altar of the sky"

Once-obscure Spanish name inching back up into the US Top 1000 girl names after a short break. Araceli Segarra is a noted mountain climber.

Adele

French diminutive of Adelaide

"noble, nobility"

Credit the award-winning single-named British singer for taking the girls’ name Adele from a quiet semi-retirement back into currency. Adele reentered the US Top 1000 popular baby names in 2011 and…

Amaris

Variation of Amara or Amariah

Amaris sounds like "amorous," which is a loving name for a child, but doesn't really have a clear derivation or meaning of its own. The popular Amara is one of the most international names on the…

Azari

American variation of Azariah or Azhari, Hebrew, Malay

"helped by God; shining, brilliant"

Azari is a rising unisex name invented as a variation of Azariah or Azhari. With its I-ending and prominent Z, we see Azari going places — this is one to watch, especially with Azariah, Azaire, and…

Alaiya

Variation of Alaya, Sanskrit "dwelling, abode"

"dwelling, abode"

One of the many liquid, vowel-heavy names that are so fashionable right now.

Aileen

Irish variation of Helen

"bright, shining light"

Irish Aileen and Scottish Eileen may be pronounced the same way or Aileen can be pronounced with a long a at the beginning. While neither is particularly stylish, Aileen is slightly more popular and…

Avani

Hindi

"the good earth"

A familiar name in India, Avani has a soft but spirited sound and an attractive meaning, perfect for lovers of nature and those looking for a name to celebrate the planet. Derived from the Sanskrit…

Aura

Greek

"soft breeze"

Aura is a New Age-y word turned name turned contemporary slang for being cool, confident, and suave. Also associated with ancient mythology, the spiritual "essence" surrounding someone, with the…

Aliya

Arabic, Hebrew

"heavens, highborn, exalted; to ascend, to rise"

Simpler and less tied to the singer in this form, Aliya is a feminine form of the Arabic name Ali, meaning "lofty, sublime, high" or "exalted." Boosted to fame by the ill-fated singer, Aaliyah, and…

Aila

Finnish variation of Helga or Scottish Gaelic

"from the strong place"

Now that Isla Fisher has pushed her once-obscure name into the Top 150, some parents are looking for similar-sounding Scottish names for girls that are further off the beaten path. This one is…

Amelie

French and German variation of Amelia

"work"

Amelia meets Emily, gets a Bohemian spin and a French accent when it becomes Amelie. This favorite among French girl names has been gaining notice here thanks to the charming 2001 French film Amelie…

Amayah

Variation of Amaya or Amaia, Spanish, Basque, Japanese

"mother city; the end; night rain; heavenly valley"

A multicultural choice, Amayah and its variations have been rising up the charts in recent years. This particular form entered the US Top 1000 back in 2016 and a recent year saw in rank just within…

Anaiah

Variation of Anaia, Basque, or Hebrew

"brother; God has answered"

Despite being associated with male characters in the Bible, Anaiah is much more common for girls in the US. In Puerto Rico, Anaiah ranks in the Top 100.

Arisbeth

Combination of Ariel and Elizabeth or Hispanic variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew

"lion of God + pledged to God"

Arisbeth is a name that feels poetic and fantastical like Arwen or Amoret, but equally familiar and sunny, like Marisol. It is in fact a name used primarily in Mexico and by Hispanic parents in the…

Ayleen

Variation of Aileen or Ayla

The rise of Ayla seems to have revived this variation.

Aspyn

Variation of Aspen, tree name and place name

Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.