Curated Girl A Names by Style
A handpicked selection of baby girl names starting with A, grouped by popular favorites, unique choices, modern picks, and timeless classics.
Popular A names for girls
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25· Distinctive and less commonModern A names for girls
112· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic A names for girls
79· Timeless names that endureAll 353 Girl Names Starting With A
353 names
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- AabhaGlow, luster, splendour, brilliance
- AadhiraMoon, Lightning
- AadhyaFirst Power, Goddess Durga
- AadyaFirst, Beginning, Goddess Durga, Primordial
- AafiaVigor, good health
- AakritiShape, form, or appearance
- AaliyahHigh, exalted, sublime, or loftiest
- AalokaLight, Brightness
- AanviOne who is full of life; a name for Goddess Lakshmi
- AanyaGrace, Inexhaustible
- AaradhyaWorshipped, To Be Adored
- AariaMelodious tune, noble, respected lady
- AarifaWise, knowledgeable, learned, devoutly spiritual
- AarnaGoddess Lakshmi, Wave, Water, Ocean
- AarohiMusical Note, Ascending
- AarviPeace, calm, or lovely
- AashanaHope, wish, desire
- AashiJoy, Smile
- AashviBlessed, Victorious
- AasthaFaith, trust, and deep belief
- AavyaTo Inspire, First Ray of Sun
- AayatSign, revelation, or verse of the Quran
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- AbalaPerfectly formed, beautiful
- AbeerFragrance, Aroma
- AbeeraFragrance, Aroma (feminine form)
- AbhaLustre, shine, splendor, radiance
- AbhayaFearless, courage, Goddess Durga
- AbhilashaDesire, wish, longing
- AbhiraCowherd, protective, strong woman
- AbhiramiGoddess Parvati, pleasing, enchanting
- AbhisriSurrounded by glory, radiant Lakshmi
- AbidaWorshiper
- AbigailFather's joy
- AbihaHer father's daughter
- AbishDaughter of Elam, queen of Iran in history
- AbrijFresh water, soft breeze, clear stream
- AbrishGraceful, bright, or one who pours water/blessing
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- AdaNoble, nobility; also adornment
- AdalynnNoble; of the nobility (elaboration of Adeline)
- AddilynFrom a Germanic name that was derived from the element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic * aþalaz )
- AdeenaHeavenly, linked to Adn (Eden); also given as 'emotional', origin uncertain
- AdelaideNoble natured, of noble birth
- AdelineNoble, sweet, or of noble kind
- AdelynnFrom a Germanic name that was derived from the element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic * aþalaz )
- AdharaVirgin Maidens, Virgin Stars
- AdhideviHighest goddess, patron deity
- AdhiraLightning, Restless, Moon, Sleepless
- AdhvitaUnique, unmatched, without a second
- AdishreeFirst radiance, primordial wealth, Goddess Lakshmi
- AditiBoundless, Mother Of Gods, Free, Eternal
- AditriHighest honor; another name for Goddess Lakshmi
- AdriaFrom Hadria or dark water
- AdrianaFrom Hadria, woman of the Adriatic
- AdrikaCelestial nymph, mountain
- AdvikaUnique, one of a kind, unparalleled
- AdvitaUnique, non-dual, peerless
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- AidaReturning; a welcome visitor (Arabic aida), and heroine of Verdi's opera Aida
- AilanyBright, Shining Light, Radiant
- Aileenbright, shining light
- Ailsaelf victory, from Ailsa Craig
- AimaLeader, ruler
- AinaOne with wide, beautiful eyes
- AinamTwo springs; also two eyes (Arabic ain), evoking the flowing springs of Paradise
- AinaraMeans "swallow (bird)" in Basque
- AinoorMoonlight; the radiant glow of the moon
- AiraRespectable, noble, or honorable
- AishaLiving, Prosperous
- AishaniGoddess Durga
- AishiGift of God, divine blessing
- AishwaryaWealth, prosperity, or royalty
- Aislingdream, vision
- AitanaGlory; (from the Aitana mountains of Spain)
- AizaNoble, Respected
- AizalGift of God or noble
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- Al-anoudStrong, unbroken
- AlaaBlessings, favours and bounties bestowed by God
- AlainaBeautiful; serene; fair (feminine of Alan)
- AlaiyaMeans "high, lofty, sublime" in Arabic, from the root علا ( ʿalā ) meaning "to be high"
- AlaknandaFlawless river, river Ganges in Himalayas
- AlannaThe meaning of this name is not known for certain
- AlannahThe meaning of this name is not known for certain
- AlayaGreatness, highness, sublimity
- AlbiniaWhite, fair, or clear
- AleehaBeautiful, charming, soft-hearted
- AleenaSoft, delicate, gentle
- AlejandraMeaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin
- AlexaMeaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin
- AlexandraDefender of mankind; protector of the people
- AlexandriaMeaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin
- AlexiaFrom the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek ἀλέξω ( alexo ) meaning "to defend, to help"
- AlezaJoy, happiness, delight
- AlfiyaSweet, friendly, or one in a million
- AliaExalted, noble
- AlianaThe meaning of this name is not known for certain
- AliceNoble, Of Noble Kind, Exalted
- AlidaSmall and winged or noble maiden
- AlinaBright, beautiful, noble
- AlishaProtected by God
- AlishayNoble, of noble kind
- AlishbaPretty, innocent, charming
- AliviaThis name was used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602)
- AliyaHigh, exalted, or sublime
- AliyanaBeautiful and noble; a modern name related to Aliya (lofty)
- AlizaJoyful, happy, or noble
- AlizayJoy, radiance, beauty of light
- AlizehWind
- AlkaLock of curly hair, girl with beautiful hair
- Allegrajoyful, lively
- AllisonOf noble kind or noble child
- AlmaNourishing, kind, or soul
- AlondraDerived from Spanish alondra meaning "lark"
- AloraProbably an invented name
- AlveenaBeloved, cared for, noble friend
- AlveeraTruthful and sweet-natured, as given in Urdu name lists
- AlyaLoftiness, sky
- AlyanaNoble, exalted, and high in status
- AlysFrom the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide )
- AlyssaFrom the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide )
- AlyssiaFrom the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide )
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- AmabelLovable, charming, or worthy of love
- AmairaPrincess, forever beautiful, or leader
- AmaliaIndustrious, striving
- AmandaWorthy of love or lovable
- AmandineMuch-loved or worthy of love
- AmaraGrace, eternal, unfading
- AmaranthaUnfading or eternal flower
- AmataBeloved or dearly loved
- AmayaNight Rain, The End, Beloved
- AmayraPrincess; regal and beautiful, a modern form linked to Arabic amira
- AmbaMother, Goddess Parvati, sacred mother
- AmberAmbergris, precious fragrance
- AmbikaMother of the universe; another name for Goddess Parvati
- AmbraAmber or precious golden jewel
- AmbreenFragrant as ambergris; also understood as 'the sky' in Urdu
- AmbrosiaImmortal or divine food of the gods
- AmbujaBorn of water, Lotus flower, Goddess Lakshmi
- AmeenaHonest, trustworthy, faithful woman
- AmeenahTrustworthy, honest, faithful woman
- AmeeraPrincess, Leader
- AmeliaWork, Industrious, Striving
- AmelieIndustrious; hard-working; striving
- AminahTrustworthy, faithful
- AmiraPrincess, leader
- AmirahPrincess, Commander
- AmmaraLady with strong faith, long-lived, or builder
- AmnaPeaceful, trustworthy, or safe
- AmoliPriceless, invaluable, precious
- AmorLove, affection, or passion
- AmoraLove (from Latin amor)
- AmouraApparently a modern coinage based on Latin amor meaning "love"
- AmreenRosy red; commonly given meaning, origin uncertain
- AmritaImmortality, nectar
- AmruthaNectar of immortality, divine drink
- AmyraPrincess, noble lady, leader
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- AnabeyaTurning to God, gate of paradise
- AnabiaTurned towards Allah or pious
- AnadilNightingales, sweet singing birds
- AnaghaSinless, Pure, Faultless, Blameless
- AnahitaGraceful, immaculate, river goddess
- AnaisGrace; gracious one (Catalan and French form of Anna)
- AnaishaSpecial and gracious; a divine blessing
- AnaleiaGraceful, Favored, Noble
- AnamBlessed, creatures, or humanity
- AnamikaRing finger, nameless, humble, modest
- AnamtaOne upon whom God has bestowed favor and blessing; from Surah Al-Fatiha
- AnandiJoyful; one who is full of bliss
- AnanyaUnique, matchless
- AnastasiaResurrection, one who will rise again
- AnatoliaSunrise, eastern dawn, or land of the rising sun
- AnaviyaCaring, protective, loving guardian
- AnayaCaring, Compassionate
- AndreaBrave, courageous, womanly strength
- AneeqaElegant, graceful, neat, beautiful
- AnfahAspect, dignity, self-respect, honor
- AngelaMessenger of God, angel
- Angharadmuch loved
- AnikaGrace, Favor
- AnikaaGrace, favor, brilliance; epithet of Goddess Durga
- AnishaUninterrupted, continuous, or light/sleepless
- AnitaGrace, favour; full of grace
- AnjaliOffering with both hands
- AnjlaOne with large, beautiful eyes
- AnjumStars; the plural of najm, a sky filled with stars
- AnkitaMarked, stamped, or distinguished
- AnnaGrace, Favor, Gracious
- AnnabellaRoman cognomen meaning "lovable" in Latin. Saint Amabilis was a 5th-century priest in Riom, central France
- AnnabelleLoving; graceful and beautiful (Anna + belle)
- AnnaliseGraced with God's bounty
- AnneGrace, favor
- AnnikaFrom the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna) meaning "favour, grace", derived from the root חָנַן ( ḥanan ) meaning "to be gracious"
- AnnunciataAnnounced or bearer of good news
- AnnunziataAnnounced or bearer of tidings
- AnooshDelighted, happy, cheerful
- AnooshaDelighted, happy, joyful, fortunate
- AnoraHonor or grace
- AnsaLoving, affectionate, and friendly young woman
- AnshaOne who creates or begins; a new creation
- AnshikaMinute particle, part, or fraction of something
- AntaraThe soulful inner verse of a song; inner beauty
- AntoniaPriceless, praiseworthy, beyond value
- AntoninaPriceless or beyond praise
- AnugrahaDivine grace, blessing, favor
- AnukampaCompassion, sympathy, grace
- AnulomaNatural order, harmonious, favorable
- AnumBlessings of God, God's favors
- AnupamaIncomparable, matchless, unique beauty
- AnuradhaBright star, bringer of happiness, 17th Nakshatra
- AnushkaRay of light, grace
- AnushreeGoddess Lakshmi, auspicious, beautiful
- AnusuyaCharitable, without jealousy, sage's wife
- AnviGoddess Durga, One Who Pursues, Blessed
- AnvitaOne who is connected, joined, accompanied; full of knowledge
- AnvithaJoined, followed, or one who bridges/mediates
- Anwenvery beautiful
- AnweshaQuest; the search for knowledge and truth
- AnwitaGoddess Durga, absorbed, integrated
- AnzaSmall spear, generous, pure
- AnzelaOne who is revealed; a distinguisher of truth from falsehood
- AnzishRank, honor, dignity, high status
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- AparajitaUndefeated, invincible, Goddess Durga
- AparnaGoddess Parvati
- ApekshaExpectation, hope, and aspiration
- AppolloniaBelonging to Apollo or sun-destined
- AprilFrom the name of the month, probably originally derived from Latin aperio "to open, to uncover", referring to the opening of flowers
- ApsaraCelestial maiden, nymph of the sky
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- ArabellaYielding to prayer or beautiful altar
- AraceliAltar of heaven or heavenly sanctuary
- AradhyaWorshipped, Blessing, To Be Worshipped, Adored
- AratiWorship, ritual of light, devotion
- ArcadiaPlace of peace and rustic innocence
- ArchanaWorship
- ArchishaRay of light, bright solar beam
- AreebaIntelligent, wise, witty
- AreehaFragrant, perfumed; name of the historic city Jericho
- AreejA sweet fragrance; a pleasant aroma
- AreenA lion's den amid a sheltering thicket; a place of strength (Arabic arin)
- AreeshaBuilt structure, canopy, or throne
- ArfaHigh, sublime, or noble
- ArfiHigh status, elevated, noble, exalted
- AriaAir, Melody, Lioness, Noble
- ArianaMost holy, silver
- AriciaPrincess of Athens or noble maiden
- ArikaBeautiful, Goddess Lakshmi
- AriyahLioness; (also) melody, air
- ArlethPossibly from the Old German elements heri "army" and leiba "remainder, remnant, legacy" (or the Old Norse cognates herr and leif, see Herleif )
- ArlettePossibly from the Old German elements heri "army" and leiba "remainder, remnant, legacy" (or the Old Norse cognates herr and leif, see Herleif )
- ArmeenaStrong, desire
- ArnaGoddess Lakshmi, wave, stream
- ArohiAscending, progressive, or musical note
- AroobLoving wife, woman who loves her husband
- ArooshBrilliant, radiant, and dazzling
- ArpanaOffering, dedication, surrender
- ArpitaDedicated; offered with devotion
- ArshamaCrown of heaven, high celestial beauty
- ArshiBelonging to the divine throne, heavenly angel
- ArshiaThrone-like, heavenly, divine status
- ArshiyaHeavenly; one who dwells on high, from Arabic arsh, the Divine Throne
- ArunimaGlow of dawn, reddish morning sky
- ArushiFirst Ray Of Sun, Dawn, Red Sky, Aurora
- ArwaAgility, Grace
- AryahiGoddess Durga, noble lady
- ArzaA cedar tree, the evergreen emblem of Lebanon (Arabic arza)
- ArzishValue, worth, price, preciousness
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- AsavariRaga in Indian classical music, melody
- AsawirBracelets; the adornments worn by the people of Paradise
- AsfaPure, clean, honest
- AshaHope
- AshleshaA star, 9th Nakshatra, embrace
- AshlynCombination of Ashley and the popular name suffix lyn
- AshlynnCombination of Ashley and the popular name suffix lyn
- AshmitaPride, self-respect, strong like a rock
- AshnaFriend, beloved, devoted
- AshrithaOne who gives shelter, protected by God, Goddess Lakshmi
- AshwaGraceful charm; a playful, coquettish elegance (Persian ishwa)
- AsilahHoney-like
- AsitaDark, river Yamuna, unblemished
- AsiyaPillar, consoler, and healer; revered name of Asiya bint Muzahim, the righteous wife of Pharaoh honored in Islam for her unwavering faith
- AsmaSupreme, excellent
- AsmaraBeautiful butterfly; fair beauty
- Asmi'I am' — self-assured and rooted in one's own being
- AspenThe aspen tree; quaking poplar
- AstridDivinely beautiful; fair, beloved goddess
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- AubreeElf ruler; ruler of the little folk
- AudreyNoble strength
- AugustaMajestic, venerable, or exalted
- AugustinaGreat, magnificent, or venerable
- AureaGolden or radiant like gold
- AurelanaGolden dawn or shining one
- AureliaGolden one or gilded
- AurorDawn or new beginning
- AuroraDawn, Sunrise, Golden Light
- AuryaNoble, radiant, golden
- AutumnSeason of harvest
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- AvaLife, Bird, Like A Bird
- AvaniThe Earth, mother earth, fertile soil
- AvantiAncient City, Princess, Modest, Graceful
- AvantikaQueen, princess, or from Ujjain city
- AvantikaaPrincess of Ujjain, modest, Queen
- AverieFrom an English surname that was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names Alberich or Alfred
- AvianaProbably an elaboration of Ava 1, influenced by names such as Ariana
- AviannaProbably an elaboration of Ava 1, influenced by names such as Ariana
- AvikaSun rays, diamond, or magnetic personality
- AvisBird or desired
- AvitaAncestral or inherited from forefathers
- AvniEarth
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- AyaVerse, sign
- AyahVerse, sign
- AyatVerses, Divine Signs
- AyeshaAlive, living, or well-off (wife of Prophet Muhammad)
- AylaMoonlight, Halo
- AylaniHeavenly, From Heaven, Sky Dweller
- AyraRespectable, noble, honourable
- AyrinClear, bright like moonlight
- AyushiOne with long life, blessed with longevity
- AyzalGift of Allah, blessing from God, divine favor
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