10 Cute Girl Names Starting with A
Choosing a name for a baby can be a lot harder than it might seem. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to choose the right one. It is important to get it right, though, because the child will have the name for the rest of their lives.
It is fine to choose a name for no other reason than you like the way it sounds. There are also other reasons, such as the meaning of the word and any traditions or hereditary factors in your family. To help, we have listed some of the cutest girls’ names that start with the letter A, and some background behind them.
1. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin, and is a variant of Alexius or Alexandra, and the name Alexis means “defender of mankind.” It is also a variant of Alexander, a male name, and there have been numerous powerful and noble Alexanders throughout history, particularly in parts of Europe. If you want your cute little girl to grow up to be a strong and independent woman, then Alexis is an ideal name for her. The name reached its peak popularity in the USA in 1999 with just over 0.5% of people having the name. The great Martha Stewart named one of her children Alexis.
2. Amber
Amber is another name of English origin. The word Amber is given to fossilized resin, and the resin has a beautiful golden-orange color to it. Such is its beauty that the resin is often made into a jewel and used to make rings, broaches, and other jewelry.
It is a beautiful sounding name that it suitable for a beautiful gem, and it is also a wonderful name for girls. One reason for the popularity of the name is that it is pretty, but without being over the top. It reached peak popularity in 1986, with just under 17,000 people being given the name that year. In 2018, around 865 people were being given the name every year.
3. Amelia
Amelia means “industrious,” or “hard working.” It is the result of combining two other names: Emilia and Amalia, which were popular in the Middles Ages. It is a wonderful sounding name that is feminine, while also giving off an air of adventure at the same time.
Amelia has always been a fairly popular name in America, with its popularity seeing a surge from 2001. In that year, there were 1,634 people each year being given the name, and that figure now stands at approximately 10,700. One of the most famous people to have been given the name was Amelia Earhart, who was the first female to fly solo over the Atlantic.
4. Adrian
The name Adrian originated in Europe, and the Latin meaning of the name is “Dark.” In history, it was more commonly used as a surname, especially in people that lived in the Adriatic region. The name is usually given to boys, but it is also a suitable name for girls. The name was also used in Shakespearean classics.
The name has never been particularly popular in the USA. It reached a peak in 1983 with approximately 489 children being given the name that year. In 2018, that figure stood at around 107. Of all the children being named Adrian, just around 5% are female.
5. Aisha
Aisha, also sometimes spelt Myeshia, is a name of Arabic origin. The word “Aish” means food or bread, and the name itself is symbolic of giving life. It was the name of the first and favorite wife of the Islamic prophet Mohammed.
Understandably, the name Aisha is often given to baby girls by Muslim parents, although it is also sometimes used by non-Muslim families. It is predominantly a female name with more than 99% of people with the name being female. The name saw a peak in popularity in 1977 when it was given to around 1,540 babies a year. That number is currently around 617.
6. Ana
Ana is a name of Hebrew origin, is a variant of the name Hannah, and the word means “grace” or “favor.” It is a simple yet elegant name that is easy for people to pronounce, which is particularly useful in young children that are still learning to speak.
With only 3 letters, it is also very easy to spell. The name was at its most popular in 1991, when around 2,650 babies were given the name. It is not as popular as it used to be, but still around 1,425 children are given the name every year in the USA. Famous people with the name includes the actress Ana Ortiz.
7. Amaranth
The name Amaranth originated from Greece, and means unfading. The name actually comes from the Amaranth plant that is known for its beautiful red or green flowers. The name of the plant has the same meaning “unfading” and was given because even when dried, the plant’s flower will not lose its color.
Amaranth is a beautiful name that has an air of sophistication about it. It is also a rather unique name to give because it is only given to around 5 babies each year in the USA, all of them girls. Up until the year 2016, nobody was being given the name at all in the USA.
8. Alvah
The name Alvah is Arabic in origin. The name has the meaning “sublime” or “highness.” It also means people being attracted to each other because they are compatible with each other. The name also has a biblical theme, and was the name of a biblical tribe, and also a place.
Alvah is a name that is predominantly given to boys, but around 4% of babies given the name are girls. It is not a common name with very few babies being named Alvah each year currently. Its popularity peaked in 1926 when only around 8 babies were given the name.
9. Alice
Alice is a popular name with English and/or German origins. It means “Noble” and is a variant of a Germanic name: Adalheidis, and an old French name: Adelais. Other spellings include Alys and Alise and there are numerous variations. The name has also appeared in Shakespearean novels.
Alice is a very popular name, with around 3,600 babies given the name each year currently, nearly all of whom are girls. It has been more popular in the past, with almost 12,000 babies being given the name in 1921. It has appeared elsewhere in literature, such as in the classic Alice in Wonderland. Singer Alice Cooper is a rare example of a male being given or adopting the name.
10. April
The name April is inspired by the month of April. In Latin, the word April means to “open up,” and was used because of the month’s association with spring and the blossoming of spring flowers. The name has very natural sounding implications, while it is also sometimes spelt “Abril” internationally.
Currently, around 820 babies in the USA are given the name April every year. At its peak in 1981, around 11,500 babies were given the name. It is almost exclusively a female name, with fewer than 0.3% of males being given it. In literature, April O’Neil was an ally of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
