Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "A" .

Feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "work" or "to strive for," popularized by Amelia Earhart's achievements and used in ancient Rome as a cognomen for the dedicated.

Hebrew name meaning "life", derived from the Bible's first woman, Chava.

Greek name meaning 'defender of mankind', popularized by Alexander the Great.

Hebrew name meaning "happy" or "blessed," popularized in recent years by celebrities like Busy Philipps, who used it for her daughter's middle name. In the Bible, Asher was one of Jacob's twelve sons and founder of the tribe of Asher.

Irish origin name meaning 'little fire', popularized by Saint Aidan in the 6th century.

Male given name of Latin origin, meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy', derived from the Roman family name Antonius and popularized in Europe during the Middle Ages due to its association with early Christian saints like Saint Anthony of Padua.

Latin-derived name meaning 'dawn,' associated with the Roman goddess of dawn and the Northern Lights, popular among European royals, and symbolizing optimism and renewal.

Italian female given name derived from Latin 'aria', meaning 'melody' or 'air', also translating to 'lioness' in Persian.

English name derived from Old English "æfre", meaning "elf counsel" or "elm tree". Originally a medieval English surname, Avery now serves as a popular unisex given name, often associated with intelligence and creativity.

Hebrew female given name meaning "my father is joyful", popularized by its use in the Bible and featuring prominently in modern literature.

Spanish and Italian name meaning 'messenger,' derived from the Latin word 'angelus.'

English name derived from Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "courageous". It was popularized through Saint Andrew, one of Jesus Christ's apostles and patron saint of Scotland.

Latin name derived from 'Hadrianus', honoring Emperor Hadrian. It signifies 'dark' or 'from Hadria'. Notables include Saint Adrian and King Adrian II of Portugal. In literature, it's the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

Hebrew boys' name meaning 'exalted' or 'high mountain', derived from the biblical figure Aaron, Moses' brother.

Axel is of Scandinavian origin, dating back to Old Norse Ásgöðr, meaning 'god of the Æsir' or 'enemy of the Æsir', reflecting its association with Norse mythology.

Arabic name meaning 'commander' or 'prince', used historically as a title for leaders in Islamic cultures.

English origin name, derived from the surname Adams meaning 'son of Adam', used interchangeably for boys and girls since the late 19th century, with notable popularity in recent years due to figures like Pharrell Williams' son Rocket Man Rodricus "Rocket" Williams Jr., also known as Pharrell.

English given name derived from the Latin 'Augustus', meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'.

Hebrew male name meaning 'earth', inspired by the Biblical first man.

Latin-derived boys' name that means "great" or "magnificent." It was originally used to describe someone with majestic qualities, later becoming popular during medieval Europe as a way to honor Roman emperors like Augustus Caesar.

Germanic feminine given name meaning "noble," popularized by Lewis Carroll's novel, but predating it.

Unisex name of Greek origin, derived from the Titan god Atlas who was condemned to bear the weight of the heavens on his shoulders. It has been associated with strength and resilience throughout history and across various cultures, and is also reflected in geographical terms like the Atlantic Ocean and books of maps called atlases.

Hebrew name meaning 'God is my helper', derived from Eldad and Medad in Numbers 11:26.

French feminine given name derived from Old German elements, combining 'adal' meaning noble and 'hild' meaning battle, signifying "noble battle".

Feminine English given name derived from Old French Audrey, itself originating from Germanic elements 'auda' meaning "noble" or "noble strength", and 'rheid' meaning "power" or "radiance". Popularized by Saint Audrey (Æthelthryth), it gained prominence during the Middle Ages but surged in popularity after the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. Today, Audrey remains a favored choice among parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for daughters, ranking consistently among the top 500 names in the United States since the 1980s. Variations include Audra and Auda, with occasional use of the masculine form Audrey throughout history.

English-origin given name derived from the Latin "autumnus," meaning "fall season." It gained popularity in the late 20th century, symbolizing transformation and renewal.

Unique feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the goddess Athena, symbolizing wisdom, courage, and strategy.

Classic Latin-origin female name, derived from 'Annus' meaning 'year' or 'grace'.

Arabic name meaning 'exalted', popular among various cultures throughout history.

Germanic name meaning "strong as a bear".

English name of Old French origin meaning "bowman" or "archer", originally used as an occupational surname for skilled archers.

Charming Greek-derived feminine name meaning 'altitude' or 'air', popularized in recent years through pop culture, yet retaining its uniqueness due to historical rarity.

English origin, derived from the Old English word "Alice," which itself evolved from the Germanic name "Adalheidis." It means 'noble kind' or 'noble battle.'

English unisex name derived from Germanic elements meaning 'elf power'.

Feminine Turkish name meaning 'moon'.

African-origin name derived from the Yoruba people's culture in West Africa, meaning 'powerful warrior'.

English name derived from 'ash tree' and 'enclosure', originally used as a surname in medieval England, but now popular for both boys and girls.

Unique and modern name of unknown origin, popularized in recent years due to its association with excellence and perfection.

Distinctive Basque name meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful', reflecting the lively spirit of its ancient origins.

Male given name of Pawnee Native American origin, meaning "between two hills," traditionally given to boys born between peaks or valleys. It gained popularity through Edgar Lee Masters' poetry collection "Spoon River Anthology" and is famously associated with folk singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie.