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Barack

♂ Boy

Pronounced buh-RAHK /bəˈrɑːk/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili Baraka and Arabic barakah, 'blessed; blessing.' Widely associated with President Barack Obama, which we note honestly. A warm heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of blessing: Barack means 'blessed' in Swahili and Arabic (said 'buh-RAHK'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Swahili Baraka and Arabic barakah, 'blessed; blessing.' Widely associated with President Barack Obama, which we note honestly. A warm heritage name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10858 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 311

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920072025

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

Barack comes from the Swahili baraka and Arabic barakah, 'blessed; blessing.' Familiar worldwide through President Barack Obama, which we note honestly, it reads warm and meaningful - rare in the U.S. (said 'buh-RAHK').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, meaningful, and rooted.

Did you know? Barack means 'blessed' - from Swahili baraka and Arabic barakah - and is widely known through President Barack Obama, which we note honestly (said 'buh-RAHK').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Barack — Swahili/Arabic 'blessed'; Obama association noted honestly

Variations

BarakaBarakBarrack

Nicknames

BarRocky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barack mean?

Barack means 'blessed; blessing,' from Swahili baraka and Arabic barakah.

How do you pronounce Barack?

It's said buh-RAHK /bəˈrɑːk/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Barack a boy or girl name?

Barack is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Barack?

Barack is a rare name in the U.S.

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