83 Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Amaya	Girl	Heavenly valley; Elevated place; Mother capital; Night rain; End
Aya	Girl	Design; Colorful; Miracle; Verse; Sword
Ayana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Amya	Girl	Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Akari	Girl	Red village; Bright, white jasmine
Arina	Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Amaiah	Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Aiko	Girl	Little loved one; Lovable child; Child of love; Edge of a sword
Aine	Girl	Splendor; Radiance; Brilliance; Love sound; The only one; My eye; Descendant; Scene; Sight

Aina	Girl	Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste
Akemi	Girl	Bright; Beautiful
Arissa	Girl	Best; Bright; Harvest
Asuna	Unisex	Apple tree of tomorrow
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Ayumi	Girl	Walk; Step; Beauty; Pleasure
Asami	Girl	Beautiful hemp; Morning beauty; Beautiful morning
Airi	Unisex	Love; White jasmine; Messenger; Herald
Arisa	Unisex	Existing sand; Noble-like
Amiria	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; To love; Sea

Akiko	Girl	Clear child; Crystal child; Bright child; Autumn child
Akina	Girl	Bright greens; Autumn greens; Autumn name
Aimi	Girl	Love; Affection; Beautiful
Akeira	Unisex	Bright; Clear; Black
Ayisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Love; Affection
Amei	Unisex	Heavenly garment; Imperial support; Heavenly sound; Beloved grace
Aanika	Girl	Graceful; Army; Favor
Anshi	Girl	God's gift; With many parts; Purple
Ai	Girl	Love; Affection; Indigo; Friendly
Akia	Girl	Clear sky; Bright; Tomorrow

Ameriah	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Big mound
Ayame	Girl	Iris; A flowering plant
Ayari	Unisex	Colorful pear; Vagabond
Ahmya	Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Aika	Girl	Love song; Time; Thank you; Work; Visitor; Alive
Airin	Unisex	Peace; Love; Forest
Araya	Boy	Leader by example; Good; Noble; Righteous; Wild valley
Ayara	Girl	Wild quinoa; Skillful
Amika	Unisex	Loved friend; Beautiful fragrance
Azumi	Unisex	Apricot beauty; Peaceful beauty; Month of fasting; Girls born during Ramadan

Aamaya	Girl	The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley
Aia	Girl	Town near Mount Pagoeta; Dawn; To lull; A naiad
Ayaka	Girl	Color; Flower
Ayane	Girl	A colorful sound
Ajia	Unisex	Asia
Ayano	Unisex	Color; Design
Aishi	Girl	God's gift; Love and purpose; Affection and determination; Lovely poem
Akane	Girl	Deep red; Red dye
Ashima	Girl	Boundless; Endless; The name; Portion
Ayako	Girl	Peaceful child; Color; Design

Asana	Unisex	Beautiful; Improver; Rising sun; Morning; Flax; Peace; Harmony; South; Vegetables; Greens; Calm; Beautiful
Amai	Unisex	Second; Dance
Anju	Girl	Apricot; Shine
Amisa	Girl	Blue ocean sand
Aeri	Unisex	Asia; A reflection; Benefit
Ashita	Girl	Success; Next morning; End of the night
Arabi	Boy	Beautiful
Arima	Girl	Believe; Feel; Exist; Be aware of; Grind; Dance; Flax
Asabi	Girl	One selected for birth; Linen; Hemp; Flax; Biwa fruit; Stringed instruments
Acha	Unisex	Sky; Forlorn; Noble; Peace

Aka	Girl	Red; To move; To drive; Eye
Akiara	Unisex	A bright person
Amaka	Unisex	Precious; God is more beautiful; Heaven; Sky; Fragrance
Amana	Unisex	Rain; Vegetables; Honest; Faithful; Loyal
Aneko	Girl	An older sister; Versatile and spontaneous
Anshida	Girl	Whole; Night vision
Anzu	Girl	Gem; Jewel
Arana	Boy	Second; Asia; Peace; Orchid; Cherry blossom; Indigo
Arisu	Girl	Noble natured
Aru	Girl	Exists; Located in; Sun

Asuga	Girl	Swift like the wind
Ayeka	Girl	Quick and analytical mind
Ayuna	Girl	Tender love; Affectionate dream
Amu	Boy	Weaving
Aami	Girl	Skylight; Loving heart; Brilliant truth
Akie	Unisex	Bright; Grace; Clear; Autumn
Aire	Unisex	Messenger; Herald; To love
Atsuko	Girl	Warm; Kind child
Amaterasu	Unisex	Shining in heaven
Akino	Unisex	Rising sun

Aian	Unisex	Love; Affection
Ayuri	Unisex	Asian lily
Ayoki	Unisex	Snow love

Infographic: Top Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Japanese Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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