10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

  1. Nevena
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "marigold"
    • Description:

      If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option.
  2. Elisabetta
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Elizabeth
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      This version softens, feminizes, and glamorizes the long-time favorite. A fresh way to honor Grandma Betty. Elizabetta is a variation.
  3. Hina
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "chick"
  4. Malta
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Description:

      An archipelago near the center of the Mediterranean, the name derives from the Greek word for honey. Malta has been heard as a girl’s name in the past and was used as a character name by both Dickens and Murakami.
  5. Deeva
    • Stavroula
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "cross"
      • Description:

        Feminine form of Stavros, often nicknamed Vroula.
    • Nanna
      • Origin:

        Scandinavian
      • Meaning:

        "daring"
      • Description:

        Nanna is a name from Norse mythology that is among the Top 30 names in contemporary Denmark. Popular in Norway in the 19th century, Nanna may also be considered a short form of a range of names, from Anna to Johanna to Marianne. As widespread as it is in Scandinavia, though, it's hard to imagine Nanna making a mark as a girl's name in modern day America, given its use as a name for grandmothers.
    • Philomela
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "lover of songs"
      • Description:

        Philomela, the name of a mythological Athenian princess who was transformed into a nightingale, is rarely heard outside the Greek community. The mellifluous Philomela might make a more distinctive and prettier update for Pamela or Phyllis. Philomela may also be a good choice for a music-lover's daughter. Try Pippa or Millie for short.
    • Bela
      • Origin:

        Czech
      • Meaning:

        "white"
      • Description:

        Since this is strictly a male name in Slavic cultures, better to stick with the "Bella" spelling here.
    • Jamaica
      • Origin:

        Native American place name
      • Meaning:

        "rich in springs"
      • Description:

        Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies.
    • Omara
      • Berengaria
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "bear spear"
        • Description:

          Berengaria was one of the medieval queens of England - married to Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart). She was originally from Navarre (in modern northern Spain) and despite being the Queen of England, she only lived in England after her husband had died. Despite its royal roots, Berengaria is one of the less attractive medieval names, although it gets points for having an unusually strong meaning for a feminine name.
      • Glinda
        • Origin:

          Literary name
        • Description:

          Glinda is famous as the name of the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz, invented by author L. Frank Baum. but has there ever been a real life, non-fictional Glinda? Not in the US last year. The name may be related to the Welsh Glenda, itself a 20th century invention.
      • Revella
        • Origin:

          Variation of Revello, Catalan
        • Meaning:

          "wild olive tree"
        • Description:

          Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.
      • Nadja
        • Tundra
          • Origin:

            Geographical name
          • Description:

            With geographical features like Savannah and Sierra and increasingly getting the baby-name treatment, could icy Tundra also see some use? It's only appeared six times on the Social Security rankings, all in the 1960s and 70s.
        • Lenna
          • Nyavka
            • Origin:

              Ukrainian
            • Description:

              Ukrainian goddess known to be a temptress spirit. The Mavka is a long-haired figure said to lure men to their deaths
          • Raja
            • Origin:

              Arabic and Sanskrit
            • Meaning:

              "hope; ruler"
            • Description:

              Raja is a widely-used Arabic or Sanskrit name that works for girls as well as boys. Five baby girls were named Raja and seven given the Rajah spelling in the US last year, where for boys the popularity of the spellings was reversed: 18 Raja to ten Rajah.
          • Arava
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "willow"
            • Description:

              Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.