Names ending in a
- Jaša
Origin:
Slovene diminutive of JakobMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Common Slovene nickname for Jakob that also stands on its own in the Top 100. Jaša rhymes with Sasha.
- Campana
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bell ringer"Description:
Most often heard as an Italian surname, this might be an unusual yet musical option. While it's not among the traditional Italian names for girls, it can fill that role.
- Guillerma
- Alaska
Origin:
Native American place nameMeaning:
"great land"Description:
Alaska is a state name that's gaining a following, along with Montana and Dakota. While it was used exclusively for girls in the 2020 US name statistics, there's no reason it can't work just as well for boys.
- Peeta
Origin:
Invented literary nameDescription:
Author Suzanne Collins created this soft-spoken Peter variation for one of her heroes in her series The Hunger Games.
- Malaika
- Rana
- Denya
- Ninetta
Origin:
Italian and Spanish diminutive of NinaMeaning:
"little girl"Description:
Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.
- Nanaka
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"seven summers"Description:
A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.
- Jasminda
- Nevia
- Hatidža
Origin:
Bosnian from ArabicMeaning:
"premature child"Description:
This version of Khadija is popular for baby girls in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Menesa
- Burma
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
One place-name that's far off the beaten track, and better for girls, despite the connection with the dated Irma.
- Genevera
- Amarra
- Orarariana
- Leigha
- Aleigha
Origin:
Variation of Aaliyah