10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.

Jobina may be the female version of Job, but it doesn't carry the same negative weight as that of the biblical martyr -- in fact, few would get the connection. Joby is its perky and unusual nickname.

The name of the 20th-century-created capital of Brazil has a good measure of spicy Latin rhythm and could make a possible female choice, while BRAZIL might work for a boy.

An ancient Roman name that hasn't found favor in the modern world.

Matoaka was one of the names of Pocahontas, and has been used by some of her descendants as a first name (for example Matoaka Whittle Sims.)

A virtually unknown choice in the U.S. -- after 20 years of researching names, we've just heard of it ourselves -- but definitely attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different.

Charismatic choice among January baby names.

A unique girls' name, perhaps best known as that of actress Octavia Spencer's mother.