This list includes 40 Polish girl names that start with A, from “Ada” to “Aurora”. Many names blend Slavic roots with Christian, Latin, or Greek influences, and you can use them for baby naming, genealogy, or character research.
Polish girl names that start with A are female given names used in Poland that begin with the letter A. Many have deep cultural roots — for example, “Anna” has been popular for centuries and appears in Polish saints’ calendars.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & Origin, Variants/Diminutives, and Notes.
Name: The standard Polish spelling with diacritics, so you can see authentic forms and choose the correct version.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide (or IPA) to help you say each name confidently and avoid common mistakes.
Meaning & Origin: A concise one-line etymology or meaning that explains cultural and linguistic roots.
Variants/Diminutives: Common nicknames, regional forms, and related names help you find familiar or modern alternatives.
Notes: Short cultural notes, name-day information, or usage tips that assist you in choosing or researching names.
Polish girl names that start with A
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | AHN-nah | Hebrew, meaning “grace”. | 1,070,000+ |
| Agnieszka | ahg-NYESH-kah | Greek, meaning “pure, chaste”. | 550,000+ |
| Aleksandra | ah-lek-SAHN-drah | Greek, meaning “defender of mankind”. | 350,000+ |
| Alicja | ah-LEET-sya | Germanic, meaning “noble”. The Polish form of Alice. | 160,000+ |
| Agata | ah-GAH-tah | Greek, meaning “good”. | 110,000+ |
| Aneta | ah-NEH-tah | A Czech and Polish form of Anna, from Hebrew “grace”. | 100,000+ |
| Angelika | ahn-geh-LEE-kah | Latin, meaning “angelic”. | 70,000+ |
| Adrianna | ahd-ree-AHN-nah | Latin, meaning “from Hadria”. Feminine form of Adrian. | 60,000+ |
| Aniela | ah-NYEH-lah | Latin, meaning “angel” or “messenger”. | 50,000+ |
| Amelia | ah-MEH-lyah | Germanic, meaning “work” or “industrious”. | 50,000+ |
| Antonina | ahn-toh-NEE-nah | Latin, from the Roman family name Antonius. | 40,000+ |
| Anita | ah-NEE-tah | A Spanish diminutive of Anna, meaning “grace”. | 30,000+ |
| Alina | ah-LEE-nah | Possibly Germanic “noble” or Arabic “sublime”. | 30,000+ |
| Anastazja | ah-nah-STAH-zyah | Greek, meaning “resurrection”. | 20,000+ |
| Ada | AH-dah | Hebrew “adornment” or Germanic “noble”. | 15,000+ |
| Amanda | ah-MAHN-dah | Latin, meaning “worthy of love”. | 10,000+ |
| Adela | ah-DEH-lah | Germanic, meaning “noble”. | 10,000+ |
| Angela | ahn-GEH-lah | Latin, meaning “angel”. | 10,000+ |
| Aldona | ahl-DOH-nah | Lithuanian or Old Prussian origin, meaning is uncertain. | 9,000+ |
| Arleta | ahr-LEH-tah | Of Norman French origin, meaning is uncertain. | 7,000+ |
| Apolonia | ah-poh-LOH-nyah | Greek, meaning “consecrated to Apollo”. | 7,000+ |
| Aurelia | ow-REH-lyah | Latin, meaning “golden”. | 6,000+ |
| Angelina | ahn-geh-LEE-nah | Diminutive of Angela, meaning “little angel”. | 5,000+ |
| Albina | ahl-BEE-nah | Latin, meaning “white” or “bright”. | 5,000+ |
| Aurora | ow-ROH-rah | Latin, meaning “dawn”. | 4,000+ |
| Augustyna | ow-goos-TIH-nah | Latin, meaning “great, magnificent”. | 2,000+ |
| Adelajda | ah-deh-LYE-dah | Germanic, meaning “nobility”. Polish form of Adelaide. | 1,000+ |
| Aniceta | ah-nee-TSEH-tah | Greek, meaning “unconquerable”. | 1,000+ |
| Ariadna | ah-ree-AHD-nah | Greek, meaning “most holy”. | 1,000+ |
| Arina | ah-REE-nah | A Russian and Ukrainian form of Irena (Irene), from Greek “peace”. | 1,000+ |
| Alodia | ah-LOH-dyah | Possibly Visigothic, meaning “rich”. | Under 1,000 |
| Anzelma | ahn-ZEL-mah | Germanic, meaning “divine helmet”. | Under 1,000 |
| Adina | ah-DEE-nah | Hebrew, meaning “delicate, gentle”. | Under 1,000 |
| Antonietta | ahn-toh-NYET-tah | Italian diminutive form of Antonia. | Under 1,000 |
| Alberta | ahl-BER-tah | Germanic, meaning “noble and bright”. | Under 1,000 |
| Alfreda | ahl-FRED-ah | Old English, meaning “elf counsel”. | Under 1,000 |
| Adria | AHD-ryah | Latin, a short form of Adrianna, “from Hadria”. | Unknown |
| Alana | ah-LAH-nah | Origin uncertain, possibly Celtic “rock” or “handsome”. | Unknown |
| Antonia | ahn-TOH-nyah | Latin, from the Roman family name Antonius. | Unknown |
| Armina | ar-MEE-nah | A feminine form of Armin, possibly meaning “universal”. | Unknown |
Descriptions
Anna
A timeless classic and Poland’s most popular female name. Diminutives: Ania, Anka. Name-day: July 26.
Agnieszka
Extremely popular in the 20th century. The common diminutive is Aga. Name-day: January 21.
Aleksandra
A classic, regal name. Diminutives include the very popular Ola and Olenka.
Alicja
A classic name, often associated with ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Diminutives: Ala, Alinka.
Agata
A traditional name associated with Saint Agatha of Sicily. A common diminutive is Agatka.
Aneta
Popular in the late 20th century, seen as a more modern variant of Anna.
Angelika
A popular name from the 1980s and 90s, often seen as more modern than Aniela.
Adrianna
An elegant and classic name. The diminutive Ada is also a standalone name.
Aniela
A traditional name with a gentle, celestial feel. Diminutives include Anielka and Nela.
Amelia
An internationally popular name that has become a top choice for newborns in Poland.
Antonina
A classic name enjoying a revival. Diminutives: Tosia, Tonia, Antosia.
Anita
An internationally recognized name that is well-used in Poland since the mid-20th century.
Alina
A delicate and romantic name, popular in Poland and other Eastern European countries.
Anastazja
A grand, historical name that is growing in popularity in Poland. Diminutive: Nastka.
Ada
A short, sweet name used on its own or as a diminutive for Adrianna.
Amanda
An international name that became popular in Poland in the late 20th century.
Adela
A vintage name that feels both simple and elegant. Diminutive: Adelka.
Angela
An international classic, less common than its Polish cognate Aniela or variant Angelika.
Aldona
A historical name, borne by a 14th-century queen of Poland. Name-day: April 6.
Arleta
A name that had a wave of popularity in the mid-20th century in Poland.
Apolonia
A traditional, elaborate name often shortened to Pola, which is a popular name itself.
Aurelia
An elegant and sophisticated name that is becoming more fashionable in Poland.
Angelina
Popularized by international culture, it has found steady favor in Poland.
Albina
An old-fashioned name that is quite rare for babies today. Name-day: March 1.
Aurora
The name of the Roman goddess of the dawn, rapidly gaining popularity in recent years.
Augustyna
The feminine form of Augustyn. A strong, traditional, and uncommon name.
Adelajda
A rare, stately name with royal connections. A variant of Adela.
Aniceta
A very rare and traditional name, the feminine form of Anicet. Name-day: April 17.
Ariadna
A mythological name (Ariadne) that feels sophisticated and is slowly gaining traction.
Arina
A name growing in use, especially due to Eastern European influence.
Alodia
A rare but beautiful and melodic name, associated with a 9th-century Spanish saint.
Anzelma
A rare, old-fashioned name, the feminine counterpart to Anzelm (Anselm).
Adina
A simple and elegant name that is rare but attested in Poland.
Antonietta
A more elaborate and less common variant of Antonina used in Poland.
Alberta
Feminine form of Albert. A classic but now very uncommon name in Poland.
Alfreda
A traditional but very rare name. The feminine form of Alfred.
Adria
A sleek, modern-sounding variant of Adrianna that is occasionally used.
Alana
An international name that is found in Poland, though it remains quite rare.
Antonia
A less common variant of the popular Antonina, used internationally.
Armina
A rare name in Poland, sometimes associated with German origins.