Names ending in a

Soul singer Cuba Gooding and his actor son of the same name put this unexpected geographical name on the map for boys, but it has a longer history of use than you might expect. Deriving from the island in the Caribbean Sea, it had a brief spell of popularity in the US at the end of the 1890s when Spain lost possession of the island during the Spanish-American War. Used predominantly (though rarely) on girls throughout the last century, it has occasionally be given to a handful of boys too.

The modern Greek form of Eudocia.

Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.

Ewella is one of the modern Cornish word names plucked straight from the dictionary. It's very name-like with its -ella ending, but the Ew up front gives us pause.

This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.

An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.

A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.

Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name, meaning "God lifted me".

Popular in its native country, also used in Serbia and Macedonia as Borko.

If Ayla is losing her spark as she shoots up the popularity charts, Ayça might catch your eye.