If you love all the sounds the letter "A" makes, you'll love baby girl names that start with A. Whether you want short, long, cute, or unique, there's a feminine name out there for your little baby "A."
Short and Cute Girl Names That Begin With A
One-syllable names for girls and other names that sound more like nicknames are on trend. The adorable monikers are easy to say, easy to spell, and most are uncommon baby names.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ada | Nobility |
| Adi | Jewel |
| Adva | Small wave |
| Agape (ah-gah-pay) | Love |
| Ai (I) | Love in Chinese |
| Aili | Blessed |
| Aki | Clear |
| AJ | Nickname |
| Alex | Defending men |
| Ambre (ahm-bray) | Gemstone name |
| Ami | Beautiful Asia |
| Andi | Masculine |
| Ann/Anne | Grace |
| Arali | Water |
| Arlie | Unknown |
| Asa | God |
| Ash | Tree name |
| Ashley | Ash tree clearing |
| Astra | Star |
| Aude (OD) | Old |
| Aura | Breeze |
| Ave (ah-vay) | Greetings |
| Axelle | My father is peace |
| Aya | Beautiful |
| Ayn (Ine) | Unknown |
Long and Beautiful A Names for Girls
If you love the look and sound of long names, these beautiful multi-syllable options might work for you. Consider what nicknames could be derived from the long name and choose one that has potential nicknames you love too.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abilene | Meadow |
| Adaline/Adalyn/Adalynne | Noble |
| Addison | Son of Adam |
| Adorinda | Adorable |
| Aferdita | Daybreak |
| Agnessa | Chaste |
| Aisling | Dream |
| Aitana | Mountain name |
| Aksinya (uhk-seen-yuh) | Hospitality |
| Alastriona | Defending men |
| Alethea | Truth |
| Almira | Famous noble |
| Amberly | Gemstone |
| Ambrosine | Immortal |
| Anastasia | Resurrection |
| Annemieke (ah-nuh-mee-kuh) | Unknown |
| Antoinette/Antonette | Unknown |
| Apollonia | Strength |
| Arabella | Invokable |
| Araceli | Altar of the sky |
| Atsuko | Sincere child |
| Aureole | Radiant halo |
| Aurelia | Golden |
| Aveline | Desired |
| Azalea | Flower name |
| Azzurra | Sky blue |
Biblical Girl Names That Start With A
While men are often the focus of the Bible, there are several great girl name options that start with A from the Bible. Biblical baby names often include Hebrew baby name options and names that sound old fashioned.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abiah (uh-by-uh) | My father is Yahweh |
| Abishag (ah-buh-shag) | My father strays |
| Abital (ah-bih-tahl) | My father is the night dew |
| Achinoam (ah-hee-nome) | My brother is pleasant |
| Agrippa | Wild horse |
| Apphia | Increasing |
| Asenath | Devoted to goddess Neith |
| Atarah | Crown |
| Azubah | Forsaken |
Mythology Girl Names That Start With A
Some of the most unique baby names for little girls are inspired by myths and legends from around the world. From Norwegian baby names to Greek baby names, you can find mythology names for your little goddess in almost any culture.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Acantha | Greek; thorn |
| Aditi | Hindi; boundless/freedom |
| Aglaia | Greek; beauty |
| Agrona | Celtic; battle |
| Alcyone | Greek; kingfisher |
| Alecto | Greek; unceasing |
| Amalthea | Greek; to soften |
| Amaterasu | Far Eastern; shining over heaven |
| Ameretat | Persian; immortality |
| Andraste | Celtic; invincible |
| Andromeda | Greek; to be mindful of a man |
| Angerona | Roman; constricted torment |
| Antigone | Greek; compared to offspring |
| Aoide (ay-ee-dee) | Greek; song |
| Arachne | Greek; spider |
| Artemis | Greek; safe |
| Asherah | Semitic; she who walks in the sea |
Unique Girl Names That Begin With A
Unique baby girl names can be inspired by the imagination, nature, or simple words with big meanings. Check out lists of the least popular names in your favorite countries to find unique options.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aaren | unknown |
| Acacia | Thorn; tree name |
| Adamina | To be red |
| Adena | Delicate |
| Afanen | Raspberry |
| Africa | Country name |
| Ainslie | Solitary clearing |
| Allegra | Cheerful |
| Aloisia | Famous battle |
| Alora | Unknown |
| Alte | Old |
| Alvilda | Elf battle |
| Amarante | Unfading |
| Amethyst | Gemstone |
| Amity | Friendship |
| Andrina | Masculine |
| Anemone | Wind |
| Anima | Soul |
| Anise | Herb name |
Female Celebrity Names That Begin With A
Turn your baby girl into a fangirl with a memorable celebrity name. These leading ladies made names for themselves and your baby can follow suit with a matching name.
| Name | Claim to Fame | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Adele | Pop singer | Noble |
| Alexa | Actress PenaVega | Defending men |
| Alexis | Actress Bledel | Defending men |
| Alyssa | Actress Milano | Noble kind |
| Amber | Actress Heard | Gemstone |
| America | Acrtress Ferrera | Country |
| Analeigh | Model Tipton | Grace clearing |
| Angelina | Actress Jolie | Angel |
| Anita | Singer Baker | Grace |
| AnnaLynne | Model/Actress McCord | Grace lake |
| AnnaSophia | Actress Robb | Grace wisdom |
| Aretha | Singer Franklin | Virtue |
| Ariel | Actress Winter; Disney Princess | Lion of God |
| Audrey | Actress Hepburn | Noble strength |
| Avril | Singer Lavigne | April; to open |
Girl Names Starting with A From Around the World
If you want a more exotic baby name, consider using one of the most popular names from another country. You can easily find top 100 baby name lists for many countries around the world to pull options from.
Popular A Names From North and South America
These attractive baby girl names sit in the top 20 names for 2018 for the countries listed. Organizations like the Social Security Administration in the U.S. keep public records of which names are used most each year for newborns.
| Name | Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Abby | Bahamas | My father is joy |
| Abigail | USA | My father is joy |
| Adriana/Adrianna | Puerto Rico, Jamaica | From Hadria |
| Agustina | Chile | Exalted |
| Alana | Puerto Rico | Unknown |
| Alejandra | Puerto Rico, Mexico | Defending men |
| Alice | Brazil | Noble kind |
| Alicia | Mexico | Noble kind |
| Alondra | Puerto Rico | Lark |
| Amanda | Puerto Rico | Lovable |
| Amelia | Canada, USA, Jamaica | Work |
| Amy | Canada | Beloved |
| Ana | Canada | Grace |
| Andrea | Bahamas, Puerto Rico | Masculine |
| Annerys | Venezuela | Unknown |
| Antonella | Columbia, Chile | Unknown |
| Aria | Canada, USA | Song |
| Ariana/Arianna | Puerto Rico, Jamaica | Most holy |
| Ava | Canada, USA | To breathe |
| Avery | USA | Elf power |
Popular A Names for Girls From Europe
Popular names featured in Top 100 lists from around Europe offer a good mix of modern and traditional baby girl names from different countries.
| Name | Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Aada | Finland | Noble |
| Aaliyah | UK | Sublime |
| Aava | Finland | Open |
| Aino | Finland | The only one |
| Alba | Spain | Dawn |
| Alina | Austria | Noble |
| Alma | Spain | Nourishing, the soul |
| Amelie | UK | Work |
| Angeliki | Greece | Angelic |
| Anna | France | Grace |
| Annabelle | UK | Lovable |
| Annika | Austria | Work |
| Aoife (ee-fuh) | Ireland | Beauty |
| Ayla | UK | Halo of light around moon |
Popular A Names From Africa and Asia
Finding baby name lists for African and Asian countries isn't as easy as finding them for other countries. Check out common baby names from Japan, China, South Africa, and other countries on these continents for more options.
| Name | Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmale | South Africa | Beautiful girls |
| Akari | Japan | Bright village |
| Amogelang | South Africa | Receive, accept |
| An | Japan | Peace |
| Aoi | Japan | Hollyhock |
Girls' Names From the Top of the Alphabet
Baby girl names that start with the letter "A" often have a cute, feminine sound. If you love the beginning of the alphabet, these A names are great for first and middle names for baby girls.
