10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

  1. Krishna
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "dark, black"
    • Description:

      Krishna, in Hindu tradition, was the human incarnation of the god Vishnu, a heroic figure representing love and joy--the familiar "Hare Krishna" is a chant to this deity.
  2. Ailana
    • Origin:

      Kazakh
    • Meaning:

      "moonlight"
    • Description:

      A pretty Kazakh name derived from Turkish ayla, meaning "moonlight". The Hawaiian name 'Ailana (with the 'okina mark) means "loving".
  3. Devika
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "little goddess"
    • Description:

      Nine little goddesses got this lovely name in the US in 2021, making it a usable yet unusual entry in the popular mythological category. Devika is a diminutive of Devi, the head goddess of Hindu mythology. English speakers might make Devi the short form.
  4. Basilia
    • Origin:

      Greek, feminine variation of Basil
    • Description:

      Rare but attractive female form of Basil.
  5. Kassia
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cassia, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "cinnamon"
    • Description:

      Kassia is the k-styled spelling variation of rising star name Cassia, an obscure but attractive botanical choice drawn from the cassia tree, which produces a cinnamon-like spice. The biblical Keziah is related.
  6. Katia
    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Ekaterina
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington is the father of a Katia.
  7. Edina
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wealthy"
    • Description:

      Edina is an infectious-sounding Minnesota place-name, featured in the British cult hit TV show "Absolutely Fabulous." Edina is also a poetic name for Edinburgh and is a common name in contemporary Hungary. Though some sources list its origins as Hungarian, more peg it as a variation of Edwina, the feminine form of Edwin, an English name.
  8. Lillia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lilies"
    • Description:

      More than Lily yet less than Lillian, Lillia is a fresh and undeniably pretty member of the stylish genus of double (or in this case triple) l names. You can also spell it Lilia.
  9. Adelpha
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "beloved sister"
    • Description:

      A seriously classic name meaning love, Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.
  10. Nadezhda
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "hope"
    • Description:

      Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The Americans learned that this was the original Russian name of the spy known as Elizabeth Jennings, played by Keri Russell.
  11. Analia
    • Origin:

      Combination name, Ana plus Lia
    • Description:

      Analia is a melodic newcomer to the US Top 1000, a fresher spin on the Olde Worlde Anamaria. It charted in the US from 2009 to 2012, and then reentered the popularity list in 2015. El Rostro de Analia is a popular Spanish language telenova on the Telemundo channel, which probably greatly contributed to its initial entry to the US list in 2009 at Number 331 when it was unranked the previous year!
  12. Lilla
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, diminutive of Lívia and Lídia; Italian
    • Meaning:

      "lilac"
    • Description:

      An underused member of the Lily group of names. The spelling makes it clear you want it to rhyme with Willa.
  13. Kalinda
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "sun"
    • Description:

      This lovely, rhythmic Hindu nature name relates to the mythical Kalinda Mountains, from which a sacred river flows.
  14. Rosalina
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosaline, English
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      A feminine and fragrant member of the Rose family.
  15. Yeva
    • Origin:

      Russian and Armenian variation of Eve, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "life"
    • Description:

      A Top 10 name in Moscow. In Russian, the emphasis is put on the first syllable.
  16. Elea
    • Sakina
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "peace"
      • Description:

        Sakina is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word Sakun/Sakoon meaning peace, tranquillity. Sakina can refer to the sense of serenity, or the reassuring peace that can settle upon an enlightened person. Actress Sakina Jaffrey, best known from her role in House of Cards, is a bearer of this name.
    • Caledonia
      • Origin:

        Latin place-name for Scotland
      • Meaning:

        "hard or rocky land"
      • Description:

        Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.
    • Shasta
      • Origin:

        Place-name, Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "teacher, guide, ruler"
      • Description:

        A Californian mountain name revered by healers and spiritualists, Shasta has a New Age, cowboy feel. The mountain takes its name from the Indigenous American tribe, the Shasta people - though this name is believed to have been given to them either by white people, or by the nearby Klamath people.
    • Kitana
      • Origin:

        Video game name
      • Description:

        Kitana is the name of a character in Mortal Kombat II -- she's a princess who looks young but is actually 10,000 years old. It may be related to the male Persian name Katana, which means honorable, or even more likely to the Japanese word katana which means sword.