The letter “A” is often associated with excellence both in alphabetical rankings and cultural significance. “A” symbolizes beginnings, initiation, and the starting point. Selecting a name that starts with A for your newborn is a timeless choice.
This collection of over 160 baby names beginning with “A” balances tradition and modernity, offering a perfect blend of familiarity and distinctiveness for your precious baby. Your child will not only have first roll number in class but will also be an A-lister throughout the life. So, lets begin the alphabetical symphony of A-names with these amazing choices.
Unique Girl Names That Start With A
These unique A names for girls stand out from the crowd and give your daughter an original name she’ll love.
1. Azura
2. Aveline
3. Amalthea
4. Anouk
5. Azaleia
6. Aisling
7. Amoret
8. Alcyone
9. Amaya
10. Anahi
11. Astoria
12. Arista
13. Amity
14. Aviana
15. Anova
Unique Boy Names That Start With A
Get inspiration for one-of-a-kind baby boy names beginning with the initial A. From adventurous to avant-garde, these A names for boys are creative and sure to be different.
16. Ambrose
17. Alaric
18. Ajax
19. Amias
20. Altair
21. Anatole
22. Axl
23. Arbor
24. Apollo
25. Amadeus
26. Arrow
27. Atlas
28. Augustin
29. Alonzo
30. Ashwin
Unisex Names That Start With A
Gender-neutral baby names starting with A work well for both baby girls and boys. This compilation includes androgynous, non-binary, and unisex A names that allow flexibility.
31. Aspen
32. Arya
33. Azaria
34. Alexei
35. Arden
36. Avery
37. Amari
38. Alva
39. Ashby
40. Adair
41. Addis
42. Allyn
43. Ashton
44. Arlo
45. Auden
Most Common Names That Start With A
This list covers the most widely-used baby names starting with A. These popular A names for girls and boys stand the test of time as all-time favorites.
46. Ava
47. Avery
48. Anna
49. Aubrey
50. Alice
51. Ashley
52. Allison
53. Alex
54. Anthony
55. Aron
56. Austin
57. Andrew
58. Alexander
59. Alan
60. Adrian
Unusual Names That Start With A
Browse through obscure, uncommon, and quirky names starting with A for your baby. These weird and wonderful A names are sure to be distinctive.
61. Azurael
62. Ashtar
63. Arsenio
64. Amalgam
65. Abyssinia
66. Allegra
67. Argyle
68. Aeon
69. Atalanta
70. Astralyn
Biblical Names That Start With A
Choose a biblical baby name beginning with A with deep spiritual meaning. This list includes girl and boy names from the Bible starting with A.
71. Abner
72. Abiathar
73. Asher
74. Amos
75. Adah
76. Abihu
77. Aquila
78. Abijah
79. Azariah
80. Asa
Powerful Names That Start With A
Strong and commanding baby names that start with A, perfect for your future leader. Girls and boys names with powerful meanings.
81. Astrid
82. Alistair
83. Adonis
84. Aurelia
85. Axel
86. Ares
87. Augustus
88. Adira
89. Azrael
90. Atlas
Modern Baby Names That Start With A
On-trend and stylish baby names beginning with A for your fashionable tot. Contemporary names with A for modern boys and girls.
91. Arlo
92. Avery
93. Adeline
94. Asher
95. Aubrey
96. Ainsley
97. August
98. Alina
99. Archer
100. Astrid
Old-Fashioned Names That Start With A
Take inspiration from past generations with these vintage baby names starting with A. Classic choices for girls and boys with longevity.
101. Agatha
102. Adelaide
103. Amelia
104. Albert
105. Ambrose
106. Arthur
107. Alfred
108. Annette
109. Annabel
110. Archibald
Short and Sweet Names That Start With A
One-syllable baby name options starting with A that get straight to the point. Brief names for girls and boys.
111. Ace
112. Ash
113. Ann
114. Axe
115. Abe
116. Art
117. Ade
118. Ave
119. Ada
120. Adi
Literature Inspired Baby Names That Start With A
Here are some character names from beloved books and plays starting with the letter A, now used for real-life babies.
121. Arwen (The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien)
122. Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
123. Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis)
124. Albus (Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling)
125. Aramis (The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas)
126. Ariadne (Greek mythology and various works)
127. Amory (This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
128. Antigone (Antigone by Sophocles)
129. Armand (The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice)
130. Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis)
Royal and Glamorous Baby Names That Start With A
Here are some elegant, aristocratic, and regal baby names starting with A, plus glitzy celebrity-style names.
131. Alaric
132. Alonso
133. Amethyst
134. Alessandra
135. Arabella
136. Amadeus
137. Alabaster
138. Adorn
139. Astral
140. Aegis
African Names That Start With A
Root your baby’s name in African heritage with these African baby girl & boy, and African-American-inspired names starting with A.
141. Adegoke
142. Amina
143. Ato
144. Alemayehu
145. Ayanda
146. Akua
147. Akin
148. Aissatou
149. Azibo
150. Ashanti
German Names That Start With A
Names with Germanic roots and origins beginning with A, spanning traditional to modern are listed below:
151. Anselm
152. Anton
153. Adalheid
154. Alwin
155. Armin
156. Alois
157. Adler
158. Annika
159. Anja
160. Axel
Asian Names That Start With A
If you are from an Asian background, opt for some baby names with Asian background beginning with A, ranging from Eastern to Southeast Asian cultures.
161. Akira
162. Aiko
163. Asuka
164. An
165. Aihua
166. Ara
167. Aecha
168. Aarav
169. Ananya
170. Ankit