African American Baby Names
100 African American names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 100 African American baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
African American Girl Names
Amiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my pNairobi#1535 in the U.S.Place name used as a given name, from Maasai 'Enkare Nyrobi' meaning 'cool/cold water'.Sanai#1584 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, splendour (linked to Arabic sana)Irie#1646 in the U.S.From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.Jalayah#1750 in the U.S.Small, little, young, childJaniya#1774 in the U.S.On my wayKamiya#1866 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexicaIyanna#1881 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerNaliyah#1884 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeKhalia#1897 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',Alaysia#2034 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityLegaci#2086 in the U.S.Something inherited from a predecessor, heritageLovely#2088 in the U.S.LovelyAmiracle#2108 in the U.S.Wonder, marvelJanyla#2137 in the U.S.Fury, passionJelani#2171 in the U.S.MightyZaliyah#2210 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeJaleah#2217 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeEmoni#2460 in the U.S.love, harmonyKeisha#2566 in the U.S.Cassia, cinnamonPrecious#2570 in the U.S.Price, worthNormani#2837 in the U.S.NorthmanDeja#2850 in the U.S.AlreadyMiyah#2906 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJanai#2934 in the U.S.UncertainJanaya#2935 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousTamia#3107 in the U.S.A variant of Tamara or Thammia meaning date palm (Hebrew/Aramaic); also interpreted as a stand-Taniyah#3108 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Tanya or Tania, the Russian diminutive of Tatiana meaning fairy queen or Kimani#3417 in the U.S.A Kikuyu (Kenyan) name, traditionally masculine, adopted in the U.S. mainly for girls; popular
African American Boy Names
Jamari#576 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil or related roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome,' adapted asJamir#592 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil ('beautiful,' 'handsome') or related to Arabic zameer ('full,'Jakari#613 in the U.S.Creative African American given name likely combining Arabic or Swahili roots — possibly from jDavon#1559 in the U.S.Modern name, likely an elaboration of DavidZamari#1565 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as Jahmari#1610 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Deion#1614 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the godKentrell#1642 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymTyree#1670 in the U.S.Modern coined name, sometimes linked to the place name TireeDevonte#1675 in the U.S.a modern African American coinage, likely combining the name Devon with the popular suffix -te/Xavion#1705 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque placDeangelo#1729 in the U.S.MessengerPharaoh#1756 in the U.S.Palace, pharaohXavian#1770 in the U.S.The new houseSavior#1800 in the U.S.One who savesJaylon#1821 in the U.S.Holder of the heelNamari#1841 in the U.S.BeautyXavien#1846 in the U.S.The new houseCamari#1859 in the U.S.BeautyTrevon#1926 in the U.S.ThreeZavion#1928 in the U.S.The new houseMassiah#1941 in the U.S.SaviourDonte#1969 in the U.S.EnduringJyaire#1971 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometimKemari#1986 in the U.S.BeautyMakhi#1987 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name Jayvion#1999 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJakhari#2014 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulKeyon#2018 in the U.S.LionNyaire#2019 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymologyDamani#2027 in the U.S.WishesJahari#2029 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulNamir#2032 in the U.S.LeopardKahari#2063 in the U.S.To subdue, to use forceAmare#2071 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who buildsJaquan#2078 in the U.S.Modern African American coinage, Ja- + -quan; associatively linked to Juan/John 'God is graciouZiaire#2090 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family, likely a respelling of Zaire; no documented historical Zyir#2091 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningCyaire#2096 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymologyEmari#2098 in the U.S.Favour, benefitJavari#2100 in the U.S.SpearRamir#2123 in the U.S.WedgeDemarcus#2151 in the U.S.Bane, ruinSymere#2163 in the U.S.Modern African American invented name with no established traditional meaning.Jahkari#2172 in the U.S.Modern African American coined name with no documented traditional meaning.Quadir#2177 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, mightyZyion#2204 in the U.S.Variant of Zion; from Hebrew Tziyon, a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the holy city or promisedRomello#2276 in the U.S.from Rome, strong manStephon#2541 in the U.S.Crown, wreathAntwan#2553 in the U.S.FlowerLamont#2607 in the U.S.Law manTyrus#2623 in the U.S.RockDevante#2634 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentJavonte#2757 in the U.S.Hope; expectationAmarii#2782 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who buildsAsante#2784 in the U.S.Thank youCharleston#2791 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJayven#2800 in the U.S.Hope; expectationMontez#2811 in the U.S.MountainsMyheir#2812 in the U.S.River swallowing riversImani#2838 in the U.S.FaithJayvian#2844 in the U.S.Hope; expectationKevon#2847 in the U.S.Beloved birthNylo#2855 in the U.S.Fury, passionJameer#2886 in the U.S.BeautyDavonte#2912 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDevontae#2914 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentTayvion#2931 in the U.S.To cutTrayvon#2935 in the U.S.ThreeCashmere#2950 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDontae#2952 in the U.S.Enduring
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Popular African American baby names include Jamari, Jamir, Jakari, Amiyah, Nairobi, Davon. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 100 African American baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.