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Bahati
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Pronounced bah-HAH-tee /bɑˈhɑ.ti/Medium
Meaning: From the Swahili bahati, 'luck; fortune; good luck'Low
In 30 seconds: Luck; fortune; good luck: Bahati is Swahili. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'bah-HAH-tee').
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Origin LowSwahili
MeaningFrom the Swahili bahati, 'luck; fortune; good luck'
U.S. rank (2025)#11091 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 80
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Bahati comes from the Swahili bahati, 'luck; fortune; good luck'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'bah-HAH-tee').
In the U.S. it appears in East African families. Rare, good-luck at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Bahati means 'luck; fortune; good luck' in Swahili — a lyrical, classic name (said 'bah-HAH-tee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Bahati — Swahili etymology
Variations
Bahatti
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Bahati mean?
Bahati is Swahili for 'luck; fortune; good luck'.
How do you pronounce Bahati?
It's said bah-HAH-tee /bɑˈhɑ.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Bahati a boy or girl name?
Bahati is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).
How popular is Bahati?
Bahati is a very rare name in the U.S.