African-american Baby Names
258 African-american names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 258 baby names with a african-american feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
African-american Girl Names
Imani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a corAmiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my pSariyah#625 in the U.S.Likely from Arabic Sariya meaning 'clouds at night' or related to Hebrew sarah meaning 'princesZariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning fJaniyah#783 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern American elaboration of Janiya or Jana, ultimately connected to the HTreasure#809 in the U.S.Precious object or something greatly valued; from Old French tresor and Latin thesaurus meaningZaliyah#1340 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeEmani#1375 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in GodSanai#1378 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, splendour (linked to Arabic sana)Kalayah#1617 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and MalJanae#1687 in the U.S.God is graciousJaylin#1742 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylJalayah#1786 in the U.S.Small, little, young, childKhalia#1869 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',Nairobi#1870 in the U.S.Place name used as a given name, from Maasai 'Enkare Nyrobi' meaning 'cool/cold water'.Chevelle#1912 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenAziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtIyanna#1949 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerKamiya#1950 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexicaJaniya#1967 in the U.S.On my wayJanyla#1984 in the U.S.Fury, passionIrie#2009 in the U.S.From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.Diamond#2024 in the U.S.From the gemstone, via Latin 'diamas' from Greek 'adamas' ('unconquerable, hardest metal'), givAmiracle#2140 in the U.S.Wonder, marvelLegaci#2165 in the U.S.Something inherited from a predecessor, heritageLovely#2228 in the U.S.LovelyAlaysia#2256 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityZaniya#2484 in the U.S.Modern American name with no reliably attested meaning; sources conflict, and the 'high/lofty/sJaleah#2497 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeKenya#2499 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely comeKrisha#2501 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiNaliyah#2529 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeJelani#2595 in the U.S.MightyDivinity#2621 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.Janaya#2628 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousEmoni#2661 in the U.S.love, harmonyAlayla#2693 in the U.S.nightKeisha#2738 in the U.S.Cassia, cinnamonAnaiyah#2901 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh hTamia#2954 in the U.S.A variant of Tamara or Thammia meaning date palm (Hebrew/Aramaic); also interpreted as a stand-Makiyah#2981 in the U.S.who is like God / who is like Yahweh?Imara#3008 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streAalayah#3028 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aaliyah, from Arabic 'Aliya (عالية), meaning 'high', 'exalted', Deja#3039 in the U.S.AlreadyKhari#3051 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenlyPrecious#3158 in the U.S.Price, worthKhaliyah#3227 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a variTaniyah#3383 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Tanya or Tania, the Russian diminutive of Tatiana meaning fairy queen or Jamiyah#3489 in the U.S.No firmly established meaning; a modern invented name.Normani#3506 in the U.S.NorthmanAmoni#3524 in the U.S.Derived from Amun or Amon, the ancient Egyptian god whose name means 'the hidden one'; also relAniylah#3580 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with HJanai#3670 in the U.S.UncertainMiyah#3751 in the U.S.Origin uncertain
African-american Boy Names
Andre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manlyJakai#569 in the U.S.A modern American coined name combining the popular Ja- prefix with the Hebrew Kai element, evoJamari#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,'Amiri#604 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'ruler,' with the possessive suffix -i meaniJakari#613 in the U.S.Creative African American given name likely combining Arabic or Swahili roots — possibly from jOmari#687 in the U.S.From Swahili omari, from Arabic Umar or Omar meaning flourishing, long-lived, or prosperous; usJahmir#726 in the U.S.American name derived from or inspired by the Arabic Jamir or Zahmir; possibly combining the HeZyair#759 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by the African nation Zaire (now Democratic ReZymir#946 in the U.S.A creative variant of Samir or Zamir, from Arabic samir meaning entertainer, companion in eveniDamari#958 in the U.S.Possibly related to the biblical Damaris from Greek meaning gentle or tame, or to Hebrew DammarHarlem#971 in the U.S.From Dutch Haarlem, composed of haer meaning sandy soil or wooded area and lem meaning home or Booker#1160 in the U.S.Bookbinder, one who works with booksJamal#1197 in the U.S.Beauty; handsome; from Arabic jamal (beauty, grace, handsomeness)Jahkai#1215 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Amarion#1291 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringDavion#1353 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffixDavian#1363 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffixDeon#1383 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/DionysusKymir#1385 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the seaTyrone#1392 in the U.S.Land of Owen; Owen's territoryKhamari#1446 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightDemari#1452 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mari'; common in African American naming trZamari#1457 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as Jakobe#1461 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelSire#1475 in the U.S.A modern given name from the English word sire, a respectful title for a king, lord, or father,Isiah#1480 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord savesKamarion#1481 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compoundXzavier#1485 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendidKyair#1497 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and airJahmari#1515 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Lamar#1517 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a giKhari#1532 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royalTerrell#1538 in the U.S.From an English surname, possibly from Norman French 'tirel' (stubborn person, one who pulls). Tahj#1544 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneJaylin#1548 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylZayvion#1563 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaTerrance#1570 in the U.S.From the Terentius clan; smooth, polishedTrevon#1583 in the U.S.ThreeKendrix#1625 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerCortez#1655 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'Deshawn#1663 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundJacari#1665 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compoundJahari#1666 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulDeangelo#1669 in the U.S.MessengerMarquis#1672 in the U.S.from the French noble title 'marquis', a rank below duke, ultimately from a Germanic word meaniNamari#1673 in the U.S.BeautyRamir#1707 in the U.S.WedgeAntoine#1708 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pKentrell#1717 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymDeion#1744 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the godXavian#1768 in the U.S.The new houseJamarion#1785 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffixJavion#1786 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Makhi#1787 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name Xavion#1790 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque placXyleek#1792 in the U.S.A modern, invented American name with no established traditional etymology; coined for its distKymani#1802 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; Jaylon#1816 in the U.S.Holder of the heelTyree#1822 in the U.S.Modern coined name, sometimes linked to the place name TireeCamari#1840 in the U.S.BeautyMakhari#1844 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrSymere#1851 in the U.S.Modern African American invented name with no established traditional meaning.Jakhari#1878 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulDevonte#1890 in the U.S.a modern African American coinage, likely combining the name Devon with the popular suffix -te/Kyron#1896 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrSavior#1901 in the U.S.One who savesKemari#1954 in the U.S.BeautyTyrell#1973 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Tyrell/Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull), inDavon#1978 in the U.S.Modern name, likely an elaboration of DavidDonte#1979 in the U.S.EnduringKahari#1984 in the U.S.To subdue, to use forceKhyree#1985 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the liturEmari#2040 in the U.S.Favour, benefitPharaoh#2051 in the U.S.Palace, pharaohJamar#2066 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by JamMyheir#2070 in the U.S.River swallowing riversAkeem#2078 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)Jayvion#2084 in the U.S.Hope; expectationDarryl#2115 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle' meaning 'from Airelle', a place in Calvados, NormandKyrell#2134 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lorDemarcus#2168 in the U.S.Bane, ruinNamir#2202 in the U.S.LeopardDamarion#2212 in the U.S.tame, gentleMassiah#2221 in the U.S.SaviourJayvon#2240 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/SlaviZavion#2257 in the U.S.The new houseDamani#2264 in the U.S.WishesMasiah#2273 in the U.S.Anointed one; savior (variant of Messiah).Asani#2288 in the U.S.rebelliousJaquan#2294 in the U.S.Modern African American coinage, Ja- + -quan; associatively linked to Juan/John 'God is graciouAhmari#2305 in the U.S.Red; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)Avion#2306 in the U.S.From the French word 'avion' ('airplane', coined from Latin 'avis' = 'bird'). Used as a modern Amare#2333 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who buildsJahmyr#2339 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Jamir/Jameer; possibly related to Arabic Keyon#2340 in the U.S.LionDeonte#2400 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningDevante#2401 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentTyaire#2418 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely combining the popular Ty- prefix with the French suffix -aire, Darnell#2423 in the U.S.hidden alcove, eagle's nestJavari#2432 in the U.S.SpearKashmere#2434 in the U.S.from Kashmir (region / cashmere wool)Rahmir#2441 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, Dewayne#2457 in the U.S.American elaboration of Wayne, from Old English or Welsh wain/waen meaning wagon or cart, with Romello#2530 in the U.S.from Rome, strong manDandre#2541 in the U.S.Modern American name combining the prefix De-/D' with Andre; meaning derives from Andre 'man, mDashawn#2543 in the U.S.modern coinage: Da- prefix + Shawn ('God is gracious')Omarion#2560 in the U.S.Modern name extending Omar with an -ion ending; no inherent traditional meaning beyond Omar 'flAntwan#2606 in the U.S.FlowerDayvon#2610 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending David and DevonTyrese#2713 in the U.S.From Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from ThZyion#2717 in the U.S.Variant of Zion; from Hebrew Tziyon, a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the holy city or promisedLamont#2739 in the U.S.Law manXavien#2761 in the U.S.The new houseAsante#2769 in the U.S.Thank youStephon#2790 in the U.S.Crown, wreathRomelo#2829 in the U.S.of Rome, RomanCashmere#2846 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDemarion#2848 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: Jayven#2905 in the U.S.Hope; expectationNyjah#2919 in the U.S.success, salvationDakhari#2948 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditionsCharleston#3003 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDontae#3006 in the U.S.EnduringImani#3014 in the U.S.FaithKeshawn#3020 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Ke- (a prefix) + Shawn (the Irish/English form of Sean/JoKevon#3021 in the U.S.Beloved birthAmarii#3091 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who buildsJavian#3157 in the U.S.modern coined name; an American elaboration, no fixed inherited meaningDavonte#3259 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDeontae#3260 in the U.S.modern blended name, no fixed historical meaningJavonte#3272 in the U.S.Hope; expectationRashawn#3293 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/Tyrus#3307 in the U.S.RockKymere#3414 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of mMaleek#3420 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Malik, from Arabic malik (مَلِك) meaning 'king, sovereign, master'Quamir#3428 in the U.S.Possibly related to Qamar, meaning moon or moonlightDeshaun#3463 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (Trayvon#3505 in the U.S.ThreeDevontae#3530 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentJayvian#3609 in the U.S.Hope; expectationNylo#3634 in the U.S.Fury, passionKeyshawn#3710 in the U.S.A modern American compound combining an initial Key- element with Shawn, the Irish anglicizatioCyncere#3775 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, andTayvion#3837 in the U.S.To cutJayveon#3886 in the U.S.A modern American invented name combining the popular prefix Jay (from Hebrew John/Jehovah is g
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Popular African-american baby names include Andre, Jakai, Jamari, Imani, Jamir, Amiri. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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