Names ending in a

An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.

The meaning of Maria, from which Marysia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

A pretty combination of Ana with Lena (or Helena, Magdalena, or any other name with this ending). However, the first four letters may put some parents off.

This Indian name, most used by the Hindi community, is perhaps best known through Niharika Konidela, a well-known Indian actress.

An energetic Māori name with a strong meaning to match.

The original Greek version of a name that is perhaps more familiar as the French Coralie was used for fewer than five babies in the US last year. But this unusual-yet-familiar name might be ripe for the using by a parent in search of an unusual nature name and/or K name.

Kama is the winged Hindu god of love, son of Lakshmi. His proper name is Kamadeva.

Kelila, which can also be spelled Kelilah, is a more distinctive and attractive Kayla relative.

A soft form of Keziah used in Nordic countries, predominantly Norway.