10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
- Era
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Name that enjoyed some popularity early in the 20th century but now is locked in another, ahem, era.
- Nigella
Origin:
Feminine variation of Nigel; botanical name from LatinMeaning:
"black"Description:
A name that sounded unthinkably priggish until it became attached to Domestic Goddess British TV chef Nigella Lawson (named for her father), who gave it a big dollop of glamour.
- Naila
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"attainer"
- Sanvika
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"Goddess Lakshmi"Description:
One of the dozens of names used for Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of beauty, wealth and prosperity, Sanvika first popped up on the extended version of the Social Security Administration's name popularity list in 2011, with eight baby girls named it that year, and it's grown modestly since then, along with many other names from the Indian subcontinent.
- Jacaranda
Origin:
Spanish, Portuguese, Tupi-Guarani flower nameMeaning:
"fragrant"Description:
Distinctive and charming nature name that blends elements of Jacqueline and Amanda.
- Genoveva
Origin:
Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, FrenchMeaning:
"tribe woman or juniper"Description:
The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
- Lagertha
Origin:
NordicDescription:
According to Viking legend, Lagertha was a shieldmaiden and wife of famed Viking leader Ragnar Lodbrok.
- Serana
- Almila
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"red apple"Description:
This pretty Turkish nature name is borne by actress Almila Bagriacik, who has appeared in various German films and TV series.
- Estefania
Origin:
Spanish variation of StephanieDescription:
Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
- Sarika
Origin:
Sanskrit and Hindi bird name or Hungarian variation of Sarah, HebrewMeaning:
"princess"Description:
Sarika is a pretty Sanskrit nature name, referring to a type of myna bird. Spelled Sárika, it's the Hungarian version of Sarah.
- Ashura
Origin:
Arabic, AramaicMeaning:
"ten; tenth"Description:
Ashura is an Arabic name used predominantly among Swahili speakers in East Africa. It is traditionally given to baby girls born on the holiday Ashura. The holiday is considered celebratory among Sunni Muslims, but a day of mourning — marking the death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson — among Shia Muslims.
- Brigitta
- Zoella
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"life + girl"Description:
A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.
- Solanna
Origin:
Spelling variation of Solana, SpanishMeaning:
"sunshine"Description:
Solana has been trending up the Nameberry popularity charts, perhaps thanks to a legion of SZA fans. And it's poised to enter the US Top 1000 too, given to over 225 baby girls last year.
- Hydrangea
Origin:
Flower name, from GreekMeaning:
"water vessel"Description:
Prettier than the other name the plant goes by, Hortensia.
- Uriela
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God's light"Description:
That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.
- Beta
Origin:
Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabetDescription:
If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.
- Jordana
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"flowing down"Description:
A feminization used more before Jordan joined the girls' camp.
- Safira
Origin:
Portuguese variation of Sapphira, GreekMeaning:
"sapphire"Description:
The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.