Names ending in ia

In Wiccan traditions, Aradia is one of the names of the Great Goddess. She is said to be the mother of Lucifer and Diana, and was the first of all witches.

Unfortunately this otherwise nice sounding name is somewhat spoiled by its similarities to milia, the small white cysts that often appear on newborns' faces.

The most famous wearer was Millia Davenport, a costume designer and historian.

Has not caught on as much as other Golden State place-names -- Sierra, Marin, West, or even Francisco -- probably because of its length.

Delsia has always been a rare name in the US, with only a few babies born with this name each year. It is somewhat reminiscent of Dulcie and Delysia.

This rare name, used by a Byzantine saint, is not as attractive as other Greek "Eu" name like Eugenia, Eulalie and Eudora. This probably belongs in the footnotes of the history books.

Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last year, versus about 30 who were named Zenobia.

This evocative place-name is rising in popularity -- despite (or perhaps because of) the unfortunate association with an airplane that went missing in March 2014.

This more elaborate version of the name is heard occasionally, but Samira or the related Samara is simpler and just as rhythmic.

The unusual Parmenia is very occasionally chosen by Latino parents.

A bright and appealing Spanish name traditionally given to honor the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary.

Lenia is part Lena and part Leni, a full name that started life as a short form of most any name ending or beginning with a Len sound. While Lena was used for more than 1000 baby girls in the US last year and Leni was used for nearly 100, Lenia was given to fewer than five. But Lenia is one of the most popular baby girl names in Switzerland.

A feminine form of the Latin name Flaminius, which derives from flamen: a Roman priest devoted to a particular "official" deity.