Names ending in a

Cytherea, a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite, seems stuck in ancient Greece.

As an Arabic name, Rania is a variation of Raniya, ultimately derived from the Arabic word ranā meaning "to gaze" or "side look". Other descendants of this root include Ranya and Rana itself. Familiar in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and France, Rania is currently borne by Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of Jordan.

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

Though little used as a first name, Loa will be familiar to many from the name of Hawaii's most famous volcano, Mauna Loa, on the Big Island.

A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.

Culmination of two trends: names bookended by As and Nova names, seen in names like Novalee, Novalyn, and Zanova.

Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.

This name of an admired Puerto Rican pop singer has been picked up by hundreds of Hispanic parents.

The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.

In the ancient Hindu religion, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain. The vowel ending makes it sound feminine to the English speaker; it also sounds like the French river Indre.

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema.

Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.

Variation of Hosea.

This name has it all - looks, brains, charms and an international sound that can go anywhere.

Fiery names are blazing hot right now, and this one would fit right in.

Dania is a fun, offbeat name with international flair.

This form of Irina supersedes the original in its native country.

Barbossa (also spelled Barbosa) is derived from the Barbosa palm. It is also a common place name, with towns called Barbossa spread across Latin America. Film buffs might also recall that Barbossa is the name of the captain of the Black Pearl in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean".