Akeia♡
Meaning: Form of Aki: Bravery, a brave person (Yoruba, Nigeria).
African American Names for Girls Starting with A
A - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "A". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Adelsia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Aiesha♡
Meaning: Form of Aisha: Life (ah-EE-sha—Arabic, North Africa; AH-ee-sha—Swahili, East Africa).
Agatha♡
Meaning: Good, kind (Greek).
Arnetha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Arnold (eagle-ruler; strong as an eagle—Old German) and Aretha, a form of Areta (excellence, virtue, value—Greek).
Adilene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Artimus♡
Meaning: Form of Artemis: In Greek mythology, goddess of the moon and hunting.
Anola♡
Meaning: Form of Enola: Solitary (Native North American).
Alondra♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alona (strong as an oak—Hebrew) and Sandra (form of Alexandra—helper and defender of humankind—Greek).
Airele♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alma♡
Meaning: Nourishing, supportive, spiritually helpful; born with a giving nature (Latin; Irish).
Adesina♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “crown opens the way.”
Auri♡
Meaning: Golden, shining.
Azari♡
Meaning: God helps.
Azra♡
Meaning: Pure, virgin.
Annu♡
Meaning: Form of Annunziata: Title of the Virgin Mary (Italian).
Addie♡
Meaning: Form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Aquilla♡
Meaning: Form of Akilah: Bright, logical one who reasons well (Arabic, North Africa).
Allison♡
Meaning: Little truthful one (Irish Gaelic).
Arabella♡
Meaning: Beautiful altar (Latin); eagle heroine (Old German).
Afiya♡
Meaning: Health, vitality.
Aqiylah♡
Meaning: Form of Akilah: Bright, logical one who reasons well (Arabic, North Africa).
Arena♡
Meaning: Holy one (Greek). Perhaps a form of Rena, a form of Renana: Melody, joy (Hebrew).
Arletta♡
Meaning: Form of Arlene: Strong, womanly (Latin).
Anuli♡
Meaning: Igbo for “joy.”
Annie♡
Meaning: Form of Ann, a form of Hannah: Graceful one; merciful (Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel).
Avarie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alondra♡
Meaning: Often chosen for its unique flair and lyrical quality.
Albertha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alan (handsome, cheerful, harmonious one—Irish Gaelic) and Bertha (shining, glorious one—Old German).
Amayah♡
Meaning: Close to “Amaya” but a unique variation, meaning “night rain.”
Albertina♡
Meaning: Form of Alberta: Noble, brilliant (Old English).
Aretha♡
Meaning: Excellence, virtue, value (Arabic, North Africa).
Asia♡
Meaning: Form of name ending in “Asia.” Anastasia: Of the resurrection (Greek).
Ailey♡
Meaning: Place name—A small place in Herefordshire, England; surname or family name given for a first or middle name—sometimes given in honor of the late dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.
Adelynn♡
Meaning: Noble, gentle.
Annebelle♡
Meaning: Graceful and beautiful (Hebrew; Latin).
Audrey♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “noble strength.”
Aziza♡
Meaning: Precious, beloved.
Ambi♡
Meaning: Form of Amber: Jewel (Arabic, North Africa).
Aiyana♡
Meaning: Form of Ayana: Beautiful flower (ah-YAHN-ah—Swahili, East Africa; Ethiopia).
Anber♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ardyce♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Altagracia♡
Meaning: High grace (Spanish; taken from the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, meaning "Our Lady of High Grace," the patron saint of the Dominican Republic).
Anaya♡
Meaning: Derived from Hebrew, meaning “God answered,” reflecting a sense of gratitude.
Alexann♡
Meaning: No meaning available
A'kierra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ailene♡
Meaning: Light bearer (Anglo-Irish).
Aneeco♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew) and Tasaheeco (meaning unknown—Native North American).
Amani♡
Meaning: An Arabic origin name meaning “wishes” or “aspirations.”
Ayanna♡
Meaning: An African origin name meaning “beautiful flower.”
Apriel♡
Meaning: Form of April: Opening; born in April, first month of spring in the old Roman and Greek calendars (Latin).
Abilene♡
Meaning: Grass, meadow.
Anjali♡
Meaning: A Sanskrit origin name meaning “divine offering.”
Abbey♡
Meaning: Form of Abigail or Abigayil. My father rejoices (Old Testament—the wife of Nabal and, later, the wife of King David; Hebrew).
Anissa♡
Meaning: An Arabic origin name meaning “chaste” or “pure.”
Abbie♡
Meaning: Form of Abigail or Abigayil. My father rejoices (Old Testament—the wife of Nabal and, later, the wife of King David; Hebrew).
Aniyah♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Avaiah♡
Meaning: Life, bird.
Aminata♡
Meaning: Form of Amina: Trustworthy, faithful (ah-MEE-nah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Abrielle♡
Meaning: God is my strength.
Asmara♡
Meaning: Love, unity.
Agnes♡
Meaning: Pure one (Greek). Popular name from around 1910 to 1940.
Azaria♡
Meaning: Derived from Hebrew, meaning “helped by God,” chosen for its grace.
Aylah♡
Meaning: Moonlight, halo.
Amanitare♡
Meaning: Kushite queen (Swahili, East Africa).
Ashkira♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Aliyah♡
Meaning: Elevated, going up.
Autumn♡
Meaning: The season between summer and winter (Latin).
Aallayah♡
Meaning: Form of Aliyah: Exalted (ah-LEE-yah—Arabic, North Africa).
Amelia♡
Meaning: Industrious one (Gothic).
Anastasia♡
Meaning: Of the resurrection (Greek).
Aeriwentha♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Ayo♡
Meaning: Joy, happiness (AH-yo—Yoruba, Nigeria).
Aaliyah♡
Meaning: Meaning “high, exalted,” inspired by the legendary singer Aaliyah, this name remains popular for its strength and elegance.
Aneesa♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “friendly” or “companion.”
Aundi♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Aletha♡
Meaning: Form of Alethea: Truth (Greek).
Aillen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Adah♡
Meaning: Beauty, pleasure; tiara, crown, or ornament; adornment (ah-DAH—Hebrew; Old Testament—two women—one of the wives of Lamech and the mother of Jabal and Jubal; the wife of Esau). Name found among free black women in early nineteenth-century New England.
Arlyne♡
Meaning: Form of Arlene: Strong, womanly (Latin).
Angie♡
Meaning: Form of Angela, a form of Angele: Angel or messenger (Greek).
Audrey♡
Meaning: Noble strength (Old English).
Alana♡
Meaning: Bright, fair, beautiful, harmonious (Irish Gaelic).
Alante♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alicia♡
Meaning: Form of Alice, from the English: Nobility (Greek).
Aurora♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “dawn.”
Addrian♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alaia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Adiva♡
Meaning: Gentle, pleasant.
Andree♡
Meaning: Form of Andrea, the feminine form of Andreas: Womanly, feminine (Greek).
Alice♡
Meaning: Nobility (English, from the German).
Alison♡
Meaning: Noble one (English; Irish Gaelic).
Abey♡
Meaning: Leaf (ah-bay—Omaha, Native North American).
Assata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Aayana♡
Meaning: Light, blessed.
Alvaida♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alvin (light skinned—German) and Aida (returner; visitor of the sick—Qur'an or Koran).
Aeline♡
Meaning: Light bearer (Anglo-Irish).
Amanda♡
Meaning: Worthy of love, lovable, loved, and esteemed (Latin).
Arnedra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Atatiana♡
Meaning: Form of Tatiana: Old Roman family name (Russian).