Amelia. Ava. Aria. Audrey. Archie. Alexander. Archer. Arlo. In the top 30 most popular baby names (for boys and girls), eight of them start with an A. It’s safe to say A baby names are a pretty popular choice for new parents.
In addition to the above baby names starting with A, there are several other trendy options that you’ve probably heard a fair few times. There are classic and regal names like Alice, Abigail, Austin and Arthur, the rising stars such as Aurora, Aurelia, August and Atticus and the trendsetters like Ayla and Ace.
But we’re here to share some fresh new baby names starting with A, names that you may not have heard before or may not have on your radar. Behold, 35 adorable baby names starting with A.
30 fresh and fun names starting with A
1. Adley – A cute variant of Hadley, Adley means “God is just”.
2. Avi – Three-letter baby names are predicted to become the norm and Avi is a lovely option.
3. Aspen – A refreshing choice, Aspen just screams of naturey goodness.
4. Aire – Okay, so you probably have heard of this name starting with A before thanks to Kylie Jenner, but we still like it. It’s got an earthy vibe.
5. Astin/Astyn – A fresh variation from the more popular Ashton or Austin, Astin means “star-like”.
6. Arrow /Aro – Strong and powerful, Arrow is a great choice for any brave warrior.
7. Aida – This variant of Ayda means “returning visitor” in Arabic.
8. Airlie – There are a few ways to spell this name – Airley, Arley, Airlie – We like Airlie best cause it’s got that beach vibe.
9. Adelaide – Speaking of city names, Adelaide is another one you may not have on your list but deserves a chance.
10. Aisling – Pronounced ASHLING, this pretty name means “dream” or “vision” with Gaelic roots.
11. Ailbhe – Another Irish beauty, Ailbhe means “noble, bright” and, although it has a bunch of random letters in there, it’s actually pronounced Alva.
12. Abrielle – We’ve never seen this one before but it’s cute, right? Like Gabrielle, but without the G, and very elegant.
13. Allegra – For musical mums-to-be, Allegra is a perfect choice – very lyrical, Allegra also means “happy” or “lively”.
14. Alba – Alba means “white” and “dawn” depending on the language. Albie is another variant of this which is also cute.
15. Alessia – Similar to Alexis, but definitely seen less, this strong name means “helper” or “defender”. A great name for a big sister!
16. Amara – This pretty option means “grace” in West African.
17. Andie – The Devil Wears Prada-inspired name has that certain edge to it, especially for a sassy little gal.
18. Asha – Asher is quite popular but what about Asha? Asha has several different translations depending on other etymologies, like “happy,” “life,” “wish,” and “desire.”
19. Avalon – If you like Ava but want something a bit longer and a bit more regal, then Avalon is a name you won’t hear every day.
20. Ander/Anders – A shortened version of the somewhat outdated Andrew or the surname Anderson, this name is bold yet strong.
21. Abel – Whether you know the story of Cain and Abel or not, Abel is a sweet name choice, filled with kindness and grace.
22. Apollo – Moving from the Bible to the skies, we come across Apollo which is very celestial but is also the name of the Greek god of sunlight, prophecy, music, and poetry.
23. Ares – Another god name, Ares is the Greek god of war.
24. Abra – Although Abra is short for Abraham, it’s also an African name given to girls born on Tuesday.
25. Aiza – Pronounced eye-za, this name is a unique name alternative to Isla.
26. Auden – A very poetic name choice, Auden means “old friend” and is the surname of British American poet W.H. Auden.
27. Amaryllis – This unique flower name confuses some with how you pronounce it. And by some, I mean, me. It’s Am-Ar-Rill-Is and means “to sparkle”. The amaryllis flower is meant to represent pride, strength and determination.
28. Ajax – Meaning “eagle”, this name may appeal to animal lovers and free spirits. Check out some more animal-inspired names here.
29. Azlan – There’s something very fierce about this name starting with A. Lo and behold, it means “lion”.
30. Aniston – Surnames as first names – so hot right now. Aniston is a unique choice too and can easily be shortened to Ani. It also means “pride, joy and love, beautiful eyes”.
So there you have it – 30 baby names starting with A that hopefully help you with your search for the perfect name choice. Stay tuned for our entire baby name series as we go through our top picks for unique names starting with every letter of the alphabet. Next week? Beautiful names starting with B.
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