925+ Boy Names That End with A

  1. 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.
  2. Raka
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "full moon"
    • Description:

      Raka is a Sanskrit word name — raka means "full moon" in the ancient language. Raka is mostly used as a boy name, but in the US, could reasonably be worn by a girl as well.
  3. Alba
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      An up-and-comer for girls, but still under-the-radar for boys. Alba feels like a possible crossover candidate, on the heels of Nova and Alva, and with the potential for rising nickname Albie.
  4. Geza
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "little prince"
    • Description:

      Spelled Géza in Hungarian, this is the modern form of Gyeücsa. It derives from a Hungarian noble title: gyeü, with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a 10th-century leader of the Hungarians, father of the first king István.
  5. 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.
  6. Soma
    • Origin:

      Hungarian tree name
    • Meaning:

      "Dogwood tree"
    • Description:

      Soma makes an unusual (outside Hungary) choice of nature name. It is rare that a beautiful flowering tree is used for a boy, so if you're looking for something floral for a boy, make sure you consider this choice.
  7. Kiowa
    • Origin:

      Kiowa, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "principal people"
    • Description:

      The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The Kiowa People have used different names for themselves over the years, including Kútjàu or Kwu-da, meaning "emerging" or "coming out rapidly," and Kom-pa-bianta, meaning "people with the large tipi flaps."
  8. Umbra
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "shadow"
  9. Arya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      A venerable boys' name in Persian and South Asian cultures that is increasingly used for girls in most parts of the world, thanks largely to the popularity of Game of Thrones character Arya Stark. In the U.S., for instance, there were 1890 newborn girls named Arya in 2016 and just 54 boys in 2016. The related Aryan remains mostly male, however, so it would likely be a better choice for a little boy, if you don't mind the other meaning.
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    • Khoa
      • Origin:

        Vietnamese
      • Meaning:

        "science, intellect"
      • Description:

        A cool and straightforward Vietnamese name, which resembles the increasingly popular Hawaiian name Koa.
    • Shikoba
      • Origin:

        Choctaw, Native American
      • Meaning:

        "feather"
    • Mitya
      • Kiba
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "fang"
        • Description:

          Kiba means "fang" in Japanese, and while not a common name for boys in Japan, it's popped up multiple times for fictional characters. Kiba Inuzuka is a Naruto character with a strong attachment to his dog.
      • Fiacra
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "raven"
        • Description:

          This was a popular name in early Ireland, borne by both saints and kings. In Celtic mythology, Fiacra was the name of one of the three children of the sea god Lir, who was changed into a swan by his stepmother Aoife. Saint Fiachra of Meaux, a 7th century Irish hermit who settled in France, is a patron saint of travelers and of gardeners because of his skill in growing vegetables in his garden. The name is still well used in Ireland; Fiacre is the French spelling, Feary is an Anglicized form.

          Trivia tidbit: Hotel Saint-Fiacre in Paris was named after him, and taxis operating outside it came to be called fiacres, a name later given to cabs in general.

      • Yuta
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "grief; gentle"
        • Description:

          Yuta Okkotsu is a major character in the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. The kanji used in the Japanese manga give his name the meaning "grief," in reference to the loss of his dear childhood friend, Rika. In practice, men who bear this name use the kanji meaning "gentle."
      • Esa
        • Jaska
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
          • Meaning:

            "supplanter"
          • Description:

            A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
        • Zia
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "light"
          • Description:

            While this is an ancient male name, it's too similar to modern girls' choices like Mia and Pia to work for a boy today.
        • Zabuza
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "never cut twice"
          • Description:

            Dynamic name of Naruto villain Zabuza Momochi, also known as Demon of the Hidden Mist.