There are so many options to choose from when you’re looking for a baby name for your little boy. You can go with meaning, or family history — or you can go with what you think sounds good. And it’s hard to deny that there’s something a little special about a name for a baby that ends in the letter “A.”
Just like the girl names, boy names that end in an “A” tend to be on the shorter side, and they’re a good mix of names that can be used as a nickname or a little one’s full name. If you’re on the hunt for a baby boy name, here are 20 of our favorite names that end in the letter “A.”
There’s likely something you’ll find that sparks something inside as you narrow down the choices.
Ezra
Shia
This is another name that we don’t hear too often, but many of us can probably pick out the actor from the Transformers movie as a famous Shia. But even if you don’t care for that movie franchise, this is a strong name for a boy who is going to grow up to be whoever he wants to become.
Ara
It’s not often we see a lot of names for boys that are only three letters, they tend to be seen more for another gender. But Ara is strong and shows there doesn’t need to be a lot of sounds to make a name as powerful as it wants to be. Ara is an Armenian name that means “noble.”
Luca
Luca means “bringer of light” and is the perfect alternative for Luke or Lucas, bringing a more modern feel to those older names. The name has been trending up for a few decades so it’s as good of a time as any to put this on the shortlist for potential baby names.
Akira
It’s not a name we hear too often and that’s what makes it a little more special. Akira is Japanese and means “bright,” but it also has ties to “sun” and “shining,” too. It’s especially perfect for parents who love unusual names or are looking for something that starts with the letter “A” as well.
Arizona
It’s pretty obvious where this moniker comes from and the typical inspiration behind choosing this name. While a lot of us may think it’s more common in girls, Arizona is a gender neutral option that hasn’t been used so much there will be multiple kids with the same name in his class when he goes to school.
Ira
Ira is Hebrew name that can be used for any gender. It’s another short and sweet name and means "watchful one." The name used to be super popular in the late 1800s but it’s not really gone away since then either, and would be perfect for parents who are huge fans of the popular podcast This American Life and its host host, Ira Glass.
