10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

Sweet Japanese name that would work well as an alternative to the now-dated Alyssa and Marissa.

A Slavic variation of Helen that might make an unusual update of that classic name.

Mesa is the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table".

Iolana is a hip-swaying, melodic, and unusual choice. Similar Hawaiian bird-themed choice: Iolani.

Two popular contemporary choices merged into one, this compound name with its hint of Italian flair was given to nearly 70 girls in the US and 3 in the UK. With Mia's entry into the US Top 10, perhaps it will be used more often in coming years.

Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is another variation.

Zdenka is a feminine name that is far more popular that the original male name (Zdenko), in both its homeland and abroad. Its meaning, woman from Sidon, makes it the Czech version of English name Sidony. The distinctive "Zd" beginning makes this one of the most intriguing Czech names for girls.

A few boys have adopted fabrics like Denim and Suede; here's a singular one for the girls, with a distinctively silky sheen.

Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to those above, a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian word for cream. Panna might make a fresh alternative to Anna or Hannah.

An important biblical name, being the wife of Moses in Exodus. Has a number of spelling variations, including Tziporah, Zipora(h), Zippora(h), Tzipor and Tzipori. The Yiddish forms are Tzeitl and Tzertel.

Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.

Short form of the Russian Varvara, a feistier version of Barbara.

Has the fusty charm of recently excavated ancient Roman male names like Augustus and Magnus, which might just appeal to the fearless baby namer.