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baby names starting with A
Explore 151 baby names beginning with A. Each includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity data from the SSA.
baby names starting with A at a glance
- Names
- 151
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 77 · 58 · 16
- Top origin
- Latin
- Most popular (2025)
- Amelia #4
Our directory has 151 baby names starting with A: 77 girls' names, 58 boys' names and 16 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Amelia (#4 for girls), followed by Ava (#11 for girls), Aurora (#15 for girls) and Aria (#26 for girls). 72 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are Latin (21), African (14) and Greek (14).
Alora has climbed fastest, from #599 in 2020 to #195 in 2025; Azriel rose from #924 to #529 over 4 years.
For something less common, Abayomi, Aeronwy and Albion were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.7 letters, from Ace to Aethelthryth, and 48% have three syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Aaliyahexalted, sublime, highest social standingArabic · girl#101
- Aaravpeaceful, wise, musicalHindi · boy#710
- Abayomiborn to bring me joyAfrican · boy
- Abenaborn on TuesdayAfrican · girl
- Abhayfearless, undauntedSanskrit · boy
- Abigailmy father is joyfulHebrew · girl#41
- Abramexalted fatherHebrew · boy#742
- Acaciathorny tree, pointGreek · girl
- Aceone, unity, highest rankLatin · boy#164
- Adaisland, noble, decorationTurkish · girl#219
- Adaezeprincess, daughter of a kingAfrican · girl
- Adalbertnoble and brightGerman · boy
- Addisonson of AdamEnglish · unisex#84
- Adebayothe crown meets joy, royalty brings happinessAfrican · boy
- Adelaidenoble, of noble kindGerman · girl#289
- Adelinenoble, nobilityFrench · girl#59
- AderynbirdCeltic · girl
- Adirastrong, noble, powerfulHebrew · girl
- Aditiboundless, free, limitlessHindi · girl
- Adityasun, son of AditiHindi · boy
- Adonislord, handsome oneGreek · boy#241
- Adrianfrom Hadria, dark oneLatin · unisex#74
- Adrianafrom Hadria, dark oneLatin · girl#366
- Advaitunique, non-dual, without a secondHindi · boy
- Advaitanon-duality, oneness, without a secondSanskrit · boy
- Adwoaborn on MondayAfrican · girl
- Aeronbattle, slaughterWelsh · unisex
- Aeronwyberry of the river AeronWelsh · girl
- Aethelthrythnoble strengthEnglish · girl
- Afiaborn on FridayAfrican · girl
- Afonsonoble and readyPortuguese · boy
- Agapeunconditional, divine loveGreek · girl
- Agnespure, holy, chasteGreek · girl
- Ahmetmost praised, highly commendableTurkish · boy
- Aidanlittle fireIrish · boy#326
- Aidenlittle fireIrish · boy#62
- Aikobeloved childJapanese · girl
- Ailanihigh chief, heavenly chiefHawaiian · girl#168
- Ailbhewhite, brightCeltic · unisex
- Ainsleyhermitage clearingEnglish · unisex#483
- Aishaalive, living, prosperousArabic · girl#337
- Aislingdream, visionIrish · girl
- Aiyanaeternal blossom, forever floweringNative American · girl
- Ajaxeagle, mournerGreek · boy
- Akashsky, open space, etherHindi · boy
- Akemibright and beautifulJapanese · girl
- Akhilcomplete, whole, entireSanskrit · boy
- Akirabright, clear, intelligentJapanese · unisex#983
- Akuaborn on WednesdayAfrican · girl
- Alanaawakening, fair one, preciousHawaiian · girl#140
- AlaniorangeHawaiian · girl#161
- Alaricruler of all, noble powerGerman · boy
- Albertnoble, brightGerman · boy#614
- Albionwhite, white landLatin · boy
- Alcyonekingfisher, she who wards off stormsGreek · girl
- Alderalder treeEnglish · boy
- Aldoold, nobleItalian · boy#960
- Alearisunknown, possibly 'winged' or inventedEnglish · girl
- AledoffspringWelsh · boy
- Alessandradefender of mankindItalian · girl#443
- Alexdefender, protectorGreek · unisex#232
- Alexanderdefender of menGreek · boy#30
- Alexeidefender, helper, protectorRussian · boy
- Aliaexalted, sublimeArabic · girl#587
- Alicenoble, of noble kindFrench · girl#65
- Alicjanoble, of noble kindPolish · girl
- Alinanoble, bright, beautifulSlavic · girl#130
- Alistairdefender of menScottish · boy#897
- Allegrajoyful, livelyItalian · girl
- Aloramy dream, dream-likeAfrican · girl#195
- Amaborn on SaturdayAfrican · girl
- Amadeolove of GodItalian · boy
- Amadeuslove of GodLatin · boy
- Amadifree person, general rejoicingAfrican · boy
- Amaliavigour, workGerman · girl#566
- Amaraeternal, grace, immortalAfrican · girl#98
- Ambroseimmortal, divineLatin · boy#735
- Ambrosiaimmortal, food of the godsLatin · girl
- Ameliaindustrious, strivingGerman · girl#4
- Ameliehardworking and industriousFrench · girl#828
- AmielGod of my peopleHebrew · boy
- Amiraprincess, commanderArabic · girl#132
- Amitabhinfinite splendor, boundless lightHindi · boy
- Amityfriendship, harmonyLatin · girl
- Amritaimmortal, nectar of immortalitySanskrit · girl
- Anandbliss, supreme happinessHindi · boy
- Anandabliss, supreme happinessSanskrit · unisex
- Ananyaunique, matchless, without equalHindi · girl
- AnastasiaresurrectionGreek · girl#163
- Angeloangel, messenger of GodItalian · boy#304
- Anjalioffering, tribute, salutation with joined handsHindi · girl
- Anneliesegrace and pledged to GodGerman · girl
- Annikagrace, favorGerman · girl#995
- Anselwith divine protectionEnglish · boy
- Anthonypriceless, praiseworthyLatin · boy#46
- Antoinepriceless and praiseworthyFrench · boy
- Anwarluminous, radiant, full of lightArabic · boy
- Anyagrace, favorRussian · girl#375
- Apollodestroyer, god of lightGreek · boy#445
- AponibutterflyNative American · girl
- AquilaeagleLatin · unisex
- Arashhero, bright, truthfulPersian · boy
- Archerbowman, one who uses a bowEnglish · boy#98
- ArdasceptreTurkish · boy
- Ardeneagle valley, highCeltic · unisex#975
- Arezoowish, desire, hopePersian · girl
- ArilionHebrew · boy#393
- Ariaair, song, melodyItalian · girl#26
- Arianamost holy, silverWelsh · girl#128
- Arjunbright, shining, whiteHindi · boy#490
- Arloa hill in Spenser's Faerie QueeneEnglish · boy#148
- Armanwish, hope, idealPersian · boy
- Arnavocean, stream, waveHindi · boy
- Artemissafe, unharmed, butcherGreek · girl
- ArthurbearCeltic · boy#87
- Aryanoble, honorableSanskrit · unisex#158
- Ashash treeEnglish · unisex
- Asherhappy, blessedHebrew · boy#28
- Ashwinlight, horse tamer, possessing horsesHindi · boy
- Aspenaspen tree, trembling treeEnglish · unisex#266
- Asterstar, star-shaped flowerGreek · girl
- Astrastar, of the starsLatin · girl
- Astriddivine beauty, beloved of the godsNorse · girl#376
- Asunatomorrow's silk, bright tomorrowJapanese · girl
- AsyaAsiaTurkish · girl
- Athenagoddess of wisdom and warGreek · girl#109
- Atlasbearer of the heavensGreek · boy#75
- Atticusman of AtticaLatin · boy#281
- Aubreyelf ruler, supernatural powerFrench · unisex#146
- Audreynoble strengthEnglish · girl#86
- Augustgreat, magnificentLatin · boy#81
- Augustagreat, magnificent, venerableLatin · girl
- Augustusgreat, magnificent, venerableLatin · boy#407
- AureliagoldenLatin · girl#290
- Aureliegolden and radiantFrench · girl
- Aureliogolden, gildedItalian · boy#681
- AuroradawnLatin · girl#15
- Autumnthe fall seasonLatin · girl#88
- Avalife, bird, guaranteeLatin · girl#11
- Averyruler of elves, counsel of elvesEnglish · unisex#37
- Avianabird, lifeLatin · girl#887
- AvisbirdLatin · girl
- Avivaspring, freshness, youthfulHebrew · girl
- Axelfather of peaceNorse · boy#79
- Ayanabeautiful flower, eternal blossomAfrican · girl
- Aylahalo of light around the moon, oak treeTurkish · girl#77
- Aylinmoon halo, of the moonTurkish · girl#345
- Ayojoy, happinessAfrican · unisex
- Azadehfree, noblePersian · girl
- Azizaprecious, belovedAfrican · girl
- AzrielGod is my helpHebrew · boy#529
questions about baby names starting with A
Which baby names starting with A are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names starting with A are Amelia (#4 for girls), Ava (#11 for girls), Aurora (#15 for girls), Aria (#26 for girls) and Asher (#28 for boys).
Which baby names starting with A are rising in popularity?
Alora has climbed from #599 in 2020 to #195 in 2025. Azriel (#924 to #529) and Ailani (#542 to #168) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names starting with A?
Abayomi, Aeronwy, Albion, Amity and Arman were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names starting with A more common for girls or boys?
Of 151 baby names starting with A on HushName, 77 are girls' names, 58 are boys' names and 16 are unisex.
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