Names ending in ia

In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.

The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.

Kinnia is an ancient Irish saint's name — legend has it she was a maiden baptized by St. Patrick.

This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.

Italian form of Jeremiah, commonly used among Medieval Italian Jews.

Iraia is one of those uncommon names that have two different meanings and derivations, one female and one male. The girls' version is a Basque name found throughout the Mediterranean with a nature meaning. As a boys' name, Iraia is a tradtiional Maori name.

Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.

A rarely heard ancient Latin names for girls that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Try Alba instead.

Fania would make an interesting choice for a child of Irish Russian heritage, being a Celtic name with a Russian Tania-like feel.

A modern spelling of Jedidiah.

If you're looking for a beachy name with an Italian accento.

The exact meaning of Castania is unknown, but it is likely related to the Italian word castana, meaning "brown". Some sources connect this name to the Spanish castaña, "chestnut", but there is no evidence behind that meaning.

Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.

This variation of the up-and-coming quirky and offbeat flower name Azalea — the original spelling of which just cracked the Top 500 — adds the trendy "lei" element seen in popular names Leia and Leilani.