925+ Boy Names That End with A

  1. Rafa
    • Origin:

      Short form of Rafael
    • Description:

      Rafa is an adorable short form introduced to the world by actors Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, who used the name for their second son. Rafael is the Latin cognate of the Hebrew boys' name Raphael, but you don't need to be a Rafael to be a Rafa.
  2. Hamza
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "lion or strong"
    • Description:

      Hamza was the legendary uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, hero of The Hamzanama, the Story of Hamza.
  3. Surya
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "sun god"
    • Description:

      Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god. One form of worship of Surya that may be familiar to Westerners is the sun salutation in yoga.
  4. Joa
    • Origin:

      Finnish and Swedish diminutive of Joachim, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "established by God"
    • Description:

      A friendly nickname for Joachim, also used independently in Finland and Sweden.
  5. Enea
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Aeneas, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "the praised one"
    • Description:

      Enea is derived from Aeneas, the name of a Roman mythological hero with strong ties to the city of Rome. It's no surprise then, that Italians have embraced Enea, a more modern variation of his name.
  6. Asta
    • Origin:

      Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "divine strength"
    • Description:

      Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.
  7. Nikita
    • Origin:

      Russian cognate of Greek Aniketos
    • Meaning:

      "unconquered"
    • Description:

      Redolent of Khrushchev and la femme.
  8. Vega
    • Origin:

      Arabic, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "swooping eagle, meadow"
    • Description:

      This striking name has a lot going for it: it's a self-confident Spanish surname, it identifies one of the most brilliant stars in the sky, and it has a musical reference to singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.
  9. Senna
    • Origin:

      Botanical, or Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "brightness"
    • Description:

      Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a lovely sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.
  10. Yasha
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"
    • Description:

      A less-known member of the Sasha-Misha family, deriving from Yakov, the Russian form of Jacob.
  11. Indiana
    • Origin:

      American place-name
    • Meaning:

      "land of the Indians"
    • Description:

      This state name emerged in the eighties along with westerners Dakota and Montana, and it's still used occasionally by high-profile parents such as Summer Phoenix and Casey Affleck. Action man Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford) makes Indiana "Indy" forever cool for a boy.
  12. Ara
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "king"
    • Description:

      Ara is a unique boys' name that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a rival queen went to war in order to make him her own. The name Ara is also known in the Arabic and Hebrew cultures.
  13. Shia
    • Description:

      Entered the vernacular with the rising star of Shia LeBeouf. The meaning and origin of the name are disputed, though the actor has been quoted as saying he's embarrassed by its meaning in French: another four-letter word starting with s.
  14. Montana
    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name; "mountainous"
    • Meaning:

      "mountainous"
    • Description:

      Relaxed western place-name that still has some masculine punch, but be warned: this whole posse of similarly trendy names, like Sierra and Dakota, will soon ride toward the sunset.
  15. Makoa
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "brave man, fearless"
    • Description:

      One of the most popular native language names for boys in Hawaii, Makoa joins Nakoa and Koa as Hawaiian boys' names finding a wider audience in the US. Given to 125 boys in the US in a recent year, 85% of whom where born outside of Hawaii.
  16. Mattia
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Matthew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy now!
  17. Fiachra
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "crow, raven"
    • Description:

      In Irish legend Fiachra was one of the four children of Lir who were turned into swans for 900 years. St Fiachra is the patron saint of gardeners.
  18. Kota
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Indian, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "happiness; good fortune; fort; allies, friends"
    • Description:

      Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well.
  19. Kayra
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "gift (of God), grace (of God)"
    • Description:

      In Turkish mythology, Kayra is the deity of creation. The ancient Turks did not assign a gender to Kayra, who took the form of a goose. According to legend, Kayra planted the tree of life after creating the universe, from which emerged the nine clans.
  20. Ferdia
    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "man of smoke; man of god"
    • Description:

      The meaning of this rare Irish name is not fully known. It may mean "man of god", or else derive from an element meaning "smoke". In Irish mythology, this was the name of a warrior who was killed by his friend Cúchulainn. Vikings actor Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is a famous bearer.