When deciding what to name your baby, you may look for names that end in specific letters or specific sounds, which can help to blend the name with the child's last name or with the names of siblings. Some of the most popular ending letters include A, N, and Y.
Keep reading to find the perfect name ending in A, N, or Y for your baby girl or boy.
Parents / Brianna Gilmartin
Editor's Note
Although this article separates names by gender, your baby’s assigned sex at birth does not need to dictate the name you choose for them. Names are not inherently gendered or associated with a specific sex, and it's important to select a name that feels right for your little one and your family.
Girl Names Ending in A
According to the United States Social Security Administration's list of top girl names, eight of the top 10 in 2023 ended in A.1 The way the letter provides a soft landing for a name makes these options particularly fitting for babies.
- Alexa
- Amelia
- Anna
- Aria
- Ariana
- Aurora
- Ava
- Bella
- Camila
- Carla
- Clara
- Cora
- Elena
- Ella
- Emma
- Flora
- Gabriella
- Gianna
- Isabella
- Isla
- Julia
- Layla
- Luna
- Maya
- Mia
- Mila
- Nora
- Olivia
- Risa
- Samantha
- Sophia/Sofia
- Stella
- Victoria
- Zara
Boy Names Ending in A
Boy names ending in A are less common than conventionally feminine names, but that means your options will be unique and full of personality!
- Akira
- Asa
- Cuba
- Dakota
- Dana
- Elisha
- Ezra
- Hamza
- Hosea
- Ilya
- Indiana
- Ira
- Koa
- Koda
- Joshua
- Luca/Lucca/Luka
- Micah
- Misha
- Musa
- Mustafa
- Nicola
- Nikita
- Nova
- Pasha
- Santana
- Sasha/Sascha
- Seneca
- Sequoia
- Vanya
- Yehuda
Girl Names Ending in N
Those looking for girl names landing on a consonant will find many options ending with N. Some popular options include Evelyn, Addison, Allison, and Vivian.
- Addison
- Adelyn
- Allison
- Ashlynn
- Autumn
- Brooklyn
- Cameron
- Carmen
- Devon
- Eden
- Emerson
- Evelyn
- Hayden
- Jasmine
- Jocelyn/Joslynn
- Jordyn
- Katherine
- Kristen/Kristin
- Lauren
- Lillian
- Lynn
- London
- Madelyn
- Madison
- Morgan
- Payton/Peyton
- Quinn
- Raelynn
- Reagan
- Rowan
- Teagan
- Vivian
Boy Names Ending in N
Boy names ending in N are much more common than A or Y. Popular boy names ending in N include Benjamin, Logan, Mason, Ethan, and more.
- Aaron
- Adan/Aden/Aidan/Aiden/Ayden
- Adrian/Adrien
- Benjamin
- Cameron
- Carson
- Christian
- Colton
- Devin
- Dylan
- Easton
- Ethan
- Grayson
- Hudson
- Jackson/Jaxon
- Jayden
- John/Jonathan
- Julian
- Landon
- Lincoln
- Logan
- Mason
- Nathan
- Nolan
- Owen
- Ryan
- Sebastian
Girl Names Ending in Y
Names that end in Y close with a bright, long E sound. Hold that last letter out and it causes your mouth to turn up at the corners like a smile!
- Ashley
- Aubrey
- Audrey
- Avery
- Bailey
- Emery
- Emily
- Everly
- Finley
- Hadley
- Hailey
- Ivy
- Kennedy
- Kimberly
- Kinsley
- Lilly/Lily
- Lucy
- Mary
- Melody
- Paisley
- Riley
- Ruby
- Serenity
- Sydney
- Trinity
- Zoey
Boy Names Ending in Y
Boy names ending in Y can feel breezy and casual, as many nicknames like Billy and Tommy end in the letter. As a bonus, some popular boy names ending in Y also make great gender-neutral options, such as Riley and Avery.
- Andy
- Anthony
- Avery
- Bentley
- Bradley
- Brady
- Brantley
- Brody
- Cody
- Corey
- Finley
- Grady
- Gregory
- Harvey
- Henry
- Jay
- Jeffrey
- Jeremy
- Johnny
- Oakley
- Riley
- Rory
- Timothy
- Troy
- Wesley
- Zachary
More Baby Name Ideas
For more baby name inspiration, take a peek at the following lists:
