Indian Baby Names Starting with A

The letter 'A' is among the most auspicious in Sanskrit and is linked to Nakshatras like Krittika, Ardra, and Purva Phalguni. 'A' names are among the most popular Indian baby names globally.

Popular Baby Boy Names Starting with A

Top 10 Most Popular

**Aarav** – Peaceful sound, serene (most popular Indian boy name)

**Arjun** – The great Pandava hero, bright

**Aditya** – Son of Aditi, the Sun

**Advait** – Non-dual, unique

**Akshay** – Indestructible, eternal

**Anish** – Supreme, Lord Vishnu

**Aryan** – Noble, from noble lineage

**Arnav** – Ocean, the vast sea

**Ayaan** – Gift of God, on the right path

**Aakash** – Sky, boundless space

Unique and Rare

Abhimanyu – Born with great pride, Arjuna's son

Agastya – The great sage who controlled seas

Amarjit – Immortal victor

Aniruddh – Unstoppable, free

Atharva – Connected to the Atharva Veda

Popular Baby Girl Names Starting with A

Top 10 Most Popular

**Ananya** – Unique, without equal

**Aadhya** – First power, the primordial goddess

**Aanya** – Grace, inexhaustible

**Aarushi** – First ray of the rising sun

**Avni** – Earth, the good earth

**Aahana** – First ray of light, inner glow

**Anvi** – Forest goddess, one who leads

**Aarohi** – Ascending musical note

**Akshara** – Imperishable, letter/alphabet

**Amrita** – Immortal, divine nectar

Unique and Rare

Abhilasha – Desire, wish, longing

Advaita – Non-dual (feminine)

Agamya – Knowledge, wisdom

Aishwarya – Prosperity, wealth

Alaknanda – Sacred river

A Names and Nakshatra Compatibility

'A' is the auspicious starting syllable for Krittika Nakshatra. If your baby is born under Krittika, names starting with A are the traditional choice. Find your baby's Nakshatra using our [free calculator](/calculate-nakshatra).

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