10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

Cross between a color name and a La-plus invention.

Pronounced mah-zah, Maaza means a pleasant scent, usually from a yellow daisy popular in Ethiopia. Hot young Ethiopian-American novelist Maaza Mengiste introduced the name to our shores.

A star in the constellation of Leo, perfect for a sci fi character but for a baby, not so much.

Quora is the name of a popular question and answer website founded by former Facebook employees. It's sometimes used for baby girls as a creative spelling of Cora.

The Biblical Salome has not ranked in the US Top 1000 for more than a century, perhaps because most people associate the name with the seductive dancer. But Salomea might make the name different enough for contemporary use.

New name in the pool of international names, added by lovely supermodel Alyona Osmanova.

This spelling makes Julia worldly and distinctive.

Many invented names that end in -isha spring from the Arabic Aisha, an important name in the Muslim religion. The Ta- or Te- prefix was especially stylish for both girls and boys in the eighties. This name may also be related to Tanis.

A light and lovely Russian diminutive of Yelena (Helena), now used in its own right in Russia. Also spelt Alyona.

Russian Uncle Vanya becomes niece Vanja in Sweden: an intriguing switch.

Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.

Andrina is best-known as an older sister of The Little Mermaid.

A beautiful and evocative Greek mythology name which was also borne by a 4th century saint. A unique alternative to Theodora.

A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way. An interesting addition to the group of handsome boy names ending in -well, like Maxwell and Bramwell.

Lacks the cachet of some newer place-names.