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1042 Alluring Unisex Names Starting With A

Unisex names starting with A hold great value across cultures. A is the third most frequently used letter and the shortest word in English in sound due to its monophthong vowel form (1) (2). Derived from the Phoenician aleph, meaning ‘ox,’ the letter A was adapted into Greek as ‘alpha,’ which numerically equates to the value one.

In Hinduism, the sacred universal sound of creation, ‘om,’ starts with the sound ‘a,’ and in Egyptian, the letter A is associated with Amun-Ra, the king of the gods. Moreover, the letter A has been associated with great figures such as Greek philosopher Archimedes, President Abraham Lincoln, British mathematician Ada Lovelace, Nobel laureate Albert Einstein, and British psychoanalyst Anna Freud.

Unisex A-names such as Avery, meaning ‘king’ or ‘elf counsel’ and Ariel, meaning ‘lion of God,’ have been popular for over a decade in the US (3), indicating that classic A-names have the flexibility to adapt to fit contemporary trends. Here are a few such unisex names starting with A that have stood the test of time.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Alexis
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender; Helper
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Andrea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strong; Manly
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Ashton
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ash tree town; From the ash tree farm
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Alex
Baby Boy Sign Boy To defend; To protect
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August
Baby Boy Sign Boy Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
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Aspen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Aspen tree; Shaking or quaking tree
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Arlo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Fortified hill; Between two highlands
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Anaya
Baby Girl Sign Girl God answers; Misfortune; Adversity; Without a superior; He who no one can lead; Lord Vishnu; Brother; Spanish town
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Ari
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
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Ariel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lion of God
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Addison
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Adam; Son of Addie
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Asa
Baby Boy Sign Boy Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light
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Arian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble; Educated; Golden life; Ram
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Averi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Elf counsel; King
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Aubrey
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler of elves; King of elves
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Armani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Son of Ermanno; Army man; Soldier; From the palace; Hope; Wish
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Austyn
Baby Boy Sign Boy Magnificent; Exalted; To increase
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Azaria
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is helped by God; Yahweh has helped
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Avi
Baby Boy Sign Boy Father; My God; Sun; Air
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Arden
Baby Girl Sign Girl Great forest; Garden of Eden; High valley
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Akira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sun; Bright; Clear
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Aidyn
Baby Boy Sign Boy Educated; Intellectual; Enlightened; Little fire; Moonlight; Moon; Faith; Radiance
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Aries
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ram
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Adiel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ornament of God; God passes by
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Aarya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Honorable; Noble; Respectable; Another name of Goddess Parvati
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Aven
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful; Pleasant; Radiance; Sorrow
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Ayzal
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex One who brings good fortune; Gift from God; Moon flood; Bright moon
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Aston
Baby Boy Sign Boy East town; Noble stone; Ash tree town
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Avion
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Airplane
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Andie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Manly; Masculine; Man
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Arrow
Baby Boy Sign Boy An arrow
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Ashley
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ash tree meadow; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow
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Artemis
Baby Girl Sign Girl Safe; Butcher; Greek goddess of the wild and chastity
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Alek
Baby Boy Sign Boy Defender of men; Black and white cow
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Aizen
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Beloved; Affectionate; Virtuous
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Aanya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Compassion; God's favor; Inexhuastible; Gracious; Strength; Power
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Ashanti
Baby Girl Sign Girl Warlike; Gratitude
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Aniston
Baby Girl Sign Girl Town of Agnes
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Arya
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
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Ananya
Baby Boy Sign Boy One-of-a-kind; Unique; One who has no match; Inimatable; Exclusive
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Arvin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Copious; Abundant; Rich; Eagle friend
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Adin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; Adorned; Little fire; Ever lasting; Leader; Delicate
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Alanah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Little rock; Handsome; Precious; My child; Harmony; Elevated
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Arie
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lion of God; From Hadria; Greatest achievement
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Aylan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Openness; Space; Square
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Amaria
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Everlasting flower; Sparkle; Paradise; Grace; Eternal; Promised by God
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Amarie
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Beloved; Loved; Wished for child
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Akai
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Red; Affection; Sea; Clothing
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Azuri
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Clear blue; Sky blue
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Azari
Baby Girl Sign Girl Virgin; Maiden; God has helped; Shining; Bright
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Avan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Water; Favor; Protection; Preservation
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Ashleigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ash tree clearing; Of the Ash tree meadow; Dweller near the Ash tree meadow
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Analy
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Graceful; Intelligent; Meticulous
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Arin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
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Aceson
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong; Unique; Powerful
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Alexi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender or helper of the people
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Acen
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strength; Power
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Ajani
Baby Boy Sign Boy One we fought to possess; Noble birth
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Amore
Baby Girl Sign Girl Love
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Ayce
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Ambitious; Intelligent; Charismatic
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Ahron
Baby Boy Sign Boy High mountain; Exalted; Of the Mountains; Mountaineer
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Avin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Indestructible; Love; Strong
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Aaryn
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex High mountain; Exalted
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Avni
Baby Girl Sign Girl Earth; Help
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Avie
Baby Girl Sign Girl A God who is the father of all; Beautiful voice
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Adel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble; The supreme deity; Honest; Just
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Ashten
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ash tree settlement; Town of ash trees; Ash tree town
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Amire
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Prince; Commander
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Ahlani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Heaven
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Amoni
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Faithful; Trustworthy
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Avary
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Ruler; King; Elf counsel
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Abir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder
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Ashtin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ash tree town; A variant of the name Ashton
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Annsley
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Hermitage field; Solitary clearing
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Atom
Baby Boy Sign Boy Indivisible; Uncut
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Agam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lake; Unattainable
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Able
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Talented or skilled; To hold; Breath
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Amyla
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Worthy to be loved; Aspiring; Industrious
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Alaiah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Ascent; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime
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Alany
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Orange tree; Orange fruit; Little rock; Handsome
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Aran
Baby Boy Sign Boy Light bringer; Mountain of strength; Peaked island; Exalted; Wild goat
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Avenir
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Future
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Airam
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sea of bitterness; Wished for child
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Aiven
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex White beauty; Greetings
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Aaren
Baby Boy Sign Boy Exalted; Lofty; Inspired; High mountain; Light bringer
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Adison
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Adam; Great lord
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Aviv
Baby Boy Sign Boy Spring; Springtime
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Abree
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Father of many
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Audie
Baby Boy Sign Boy Guardian of riches; Noble strength
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Andee
Baby Girl Sign Girl Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
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Aviyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is my father
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Arlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pledge; Oath; Promise
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Aziah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Made by God; East
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Azariyah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God has helped
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Arun
Baby Boy Sign Boy Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
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Ainsleigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Woodland; Clearing; Solitary
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Auburn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Reddish-brown; Golden; Fair; Blonde
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Artist
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex One who performs
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Ashby
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ash tree farm; From the ash tree farm
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Ahri
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Luxurious; Wise; Holy
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Unisex names starting with A have a long-established significance in the global cultural landscape. From Archimedes to Ada Lovelace, these names have risen in popularity repeatedly across historical records. A-names also hold deep spiritual significance and are often associated with self-awareness, consciousness, and creation. Giving your child such a name may highlight their qualities of confidence, leadership, and assertiveness. Choose from our list of gender-neutral A-names with unique connotations and universal linguistic roots.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any unisex A names of Hebrew origin?

Unisex A names like Almog meaning ‘coral,' Ariel meaning ‘lion of god,’ Aviv meaning ‘spring,' Avia meaning ‘my father is Yahweh,’ and Adi meaning ‘jewel’ are a few names with Hebrew origins.

2. What are some unisex names starting with A that have historical significance?

The unisex name Ailbe meaning ‘world’ or ‘rock’ is associated with the Irish saint historically famous as Ailbe of Emly for having founded the monastery of Emly. Similarly, Alemayehu meaning ‘I have seen the world’ in Amharic is associated with an Ethiopian prince Dejazmatch Alemayehu Simyen Tewodoros who holds historic value in the country. Another name of historical importance is Arya meaning ‘noble’ associated with the Indian mathematician Aryabhata who made notable contributions to astronomy.

3. What are some unisex names starting with A that are inspired by mythology?

The unisex name Ailbhe derived from the Old Irish Ail, meaning ‘rock’ and the Old Celtic root Albiyo, meaning ‘world,’ ‘light,’ and ‘white’ is associated with a Fianna female warrior from the Irish legends. Similarly, the unisex name Ananta meaning ‘infinity’ or ‘endless’ is associated with the Hindu deities Vishnu and Parvati.

Infographic: Unisex Baby Names Starting With A

These A-letter names, derived from various languages, cultures, and religions, carry beautiful meanings. Delve into our infographic to find multiple options, from short three-letter unisex names to longer ones with seven or more letters.

unisex names starting with a (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

References

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  1. English Letter Frequency (based on a sample of 40,000 words).
    https://pi.math.cornell.edu/~mec/2003-2004/cryptography/subs/frequencies.html
  2. The Longest and Shortest Words in English.
    https://web.mnstate.edu/houtsli/tesl551/Morphology/Shortest_Longest_Word.htm
  3. Popular names of the period 2010s.
    https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2010s.html

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