10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

  1. Lumia
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "snow; citron"
    • Description:

      Although Lumi (Finnish for "snow") is far more popular, the elaboration Lumia is used in Finland as well. It's also a technical word in English for patterns of light used as an art form, and in Italian it refers to the citron fruit and tree – a pear-shaped citrus fruit also known as a sweet lemon. Nokia chose the name for a brand of smartphone, now discontinued.
  2. Dunya
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "well-regarded"
    • Description:

      Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment.
  3. Velma
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "will helmet"
    • Description:

      Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.
  4. America
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Description:

      Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage. However, parents continue to take the risk. Actress America Ferrera may be have inspired some families to choose the name. Ferrera's Honduras-born mother shares her unusual name.
  5. Karla
    • Origin:

      German variation of Carla
    • Description:

      Both Karla and Carla are sliding down the ranks, though Karla remains far more popular in the USA than Carla.
  6. Reya
    • Origin:

      Greek, variation of Rhea
    • Meaning:

      "a flowing stream"
    • Description:

      Likely boosted by its similarity to fast-rising names Rhea, Raya, and Freya, enough parents chose this sweet and simple name in 2023 to push it into the US Top 1000 for the first time.
  7. Sirena
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "entangler"
    • Description:

      Sounds like Serena, but refers to the mythological sirens -- half woman, half bird -- who virtually sang men to death. Not a great role model for your little girl.
  8. Esma
    • Origin:

      Turkish, Bosnian
    • Meaning:

      "supreme"
    • Description:

      Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".
  9. Ysella
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "modest"
    • Description:

      A subtle virtue name, a name that can be shortened to two popular nicknames (Izzy and Ella) and a rare Cornish name - what isn't to love about this modest appellation? It has been used as a name in Cornwall since the 1970s.
  10. Franziska
    • Janessa
      • Origin:

        American invented name
      • Meaning:

        "god is gracious + butterfly"
      • Description:

        This newly invented name is most likely a combination of Jane and Vanessa. Though it may not have as long of a history as more traditional names, Janessa has been a staple on the bottom half of the US Top 1000 since the mid-1980s. Perhaps surprisingly, it peaked at Number 524 in 2004.
    • Acadia
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "idyllic place"
      • Description:

        Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the stylish girl names starting with A.
    • Atria
      • Origin:

        Star name, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "entry hall"
      • Description:

        A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name feel. Atria is the plural of the more familiar term for an entry hall or foyer, atrium.
    • Alejandra
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Alexandra
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Alejandra, the Spanish form of this popular and multivaried name, has fans both in and outside the Latino community. Still, it has lost ground since its peak in the 1990s.
    • Ilma
      • Origin:

        Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
      • Meaning:

        "air; starlight"
      • Description:

        A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina.
    • Cera
      • Origin:

        Variation of Sera, which is a variation of Sarah or Seraphina, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "princess or angel"
      • Description:

        How can a strong simple name like Cera remain so uncommon? Only five baby girls were named Cera in the US last year.
    • Ivara
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "yew tree, archer"
      • Description:

        Similar to Ivana but less personality-driven.
    • Riona
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "queenly"
      • Description:

        We'd opt for Fiona.
    • Amidala
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "beautiful flower"
      • Description:

        An attractive enough name, but for die-hard Star Wars fans only.
    • Timea
      • Origin:

        Hungarian feminine variation of Timaeus
      • Meaning:

        "honor"
      • Description:

        This obscure but simple name is related to a Latinized form of an ancient Greek appellation that receives a mention in both Plato's Dialogues and the New Testament. Timmea and Timmia have also been found.