African-american Baby Names
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African-american Girl Names
Imani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a cor▶Amiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my p▶Sariyah#625 in the U.S.Likely from Arabic Sariya meaning 'clouds at night' or related to Hebrew sarah meaning 'princes▶Zariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning f▶Janiyah#783 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern American elaboration of Janiya or Jana, ultimately connected to the H▶Treasure#809 in the U.S.Precious object or something greatly valued; from Old French tresor and Latin thesaurus meaning▶Emani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God▶Janae#1408 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Kalayah#1527 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and Mal▶Nairobi#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)▶Diamond#1612 in the U.S.From the gemstone, via Latin 'diamas' from Greek 'adamas' ('unconquerable, hardest metal'), giv▶Jaylin#1635 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of Jayl▶Irie#1646 in the U.S.From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.▶Kenya#1662 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely come▶Chevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often given▶Jalayah#1750 in the U.S.Small, little, young, child▶Janiya#1774 in the U.S.On my way▶Kamiya#1866 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexica▶Iyanna#1881 in the U.S.Beautiful flower▶Naliyah#1884 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublime▶Khalia#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, nobility▶Legaci#2086 in the U.S.Something inherited from a predecessor, heritage▶Lovely#2088 in the U.S.Lovely▶Amiracle#2108 in the U.S.Wonder, marvel▶Krisha#2118 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wi▶Janyla#2137 in the U.S.Fury, passion▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengt▶Divinity#2169 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.▶Jelani#2171 in the U.S.Mighty▶Zaliyah#2210 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublime▶Jaleah#2217 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublime▶Khari#2390 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenly▶Emoni#2460 in the U.S.love, harmony▶Alayla#2479 in the U.S.night▶Keisha#2566 in the U.S.Cassia, cinnamon▶Precious#2570 in the U.S.Price, worth▶Jamiyah#2637 in the U.S.No firmly established meaning; a modern invented name.▶Zaniya#2647 in the U.S.Modern American name with no reliably attested meaning; sources conflict, and the 'high/lofty/s▶Diara#2691 in the U.S.lion (from Diarra); also used as a modern Diana/Kiara-style name▶Makiyah#2703 in the U.S.who is like God / who is like Yahweh?▶Normani#2837 in the U.S.Northman▶Deja#2850 in the U.S.Already▶Miyah#2906 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Janai#2934 in the U.S.Uncertain▶Janaya#2935 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Imara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating stre▶Tamia#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 ▶
African-american Boy Names
Andre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manly▶Jakai#569 in the U.S.A modern American coined name combining the popular Ja- prefix with the Hebrew Kai element, evo▶Jamari#576 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil or related roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome,' adapted as▶Jamir#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 meani▶Jakari#613 in the U.S.Creative African American given name likely combining Arabic or Swahili roots — possibly from j▶Omari#687 in the U.S.From Swahili omari, from Arabic Umar or Omar meaning flourishing, long-lived, or prosperous; us▶Jahmir#726 in the U.S.American name derived from or inspired by the Arabic Jamir or Zahmir; possibly combining the He▶Zyair#759 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by the African nation Zaire (now Democratic Re▶Zymir#946 in the U.S.A creative variant of Samir or Zamir, from Arabic samir meaning entertainer, companion in eveni▶Damari#958 in the U.S.Possibly related to the biblical Damaris from Greek meaning gentle or tame, or to Hebrew Dammar▶Harlem#971 in the U.S.From Dutch Haarlem, composed of haer meaning sandy soil or wooded area and lem meaning home or ▶Jamal#1183 in the U.S.Beauty; handsome; from Arabic jamal (beauty, grace, handsomeness)▶Khari#1222 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royal▶Davion#1236 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffix▶Xzavier#1265 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendid▶Booker#1286 in the U.S.Bookbinder, one who works with books▶Amarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduring▶Terrance#1298 in the U.S.From the Terentius clan; smooth, polished▶Jakobe#1301 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel▶Deon#1309 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/Dionysus▶Isiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord saves▶Kendrix#1325 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal power▶Kymir#1326 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the sea▶Tyrone#1333 in the U.S.Land of Owen; Owen's territory▶Kamarion#1349 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compound▶Khamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight▶Davian#1391 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffix▶Tahj#1419 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned one▶Jacari#1426 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compound▶Javion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)▶Deshawn#1442 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compound▶Jahkai#1454 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)▶Kyair#1471 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and air▶Marquis#1474 in the U.S.from the French noble title 'marquis', a rank below duke, ultimately from a Germanic word meani▶Akeem#1476 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)▶Terrell#1495 in the U.S.From an English surname, possibly from Norman French 'tirel' (stubborn person, one who pulls). ▶Lamar#1515 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a gi▶Demari#1527 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mari'; common in African American naming tr▶Kymani#1532 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; ▶Xyleek#1535 in the U.S.A modern, invented American name with no established traditional etymology; coined for its dist▶Zayvion#1552 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like Da▶Davon#1559 in the U.S.Modern name, likely an elaboration of David▶Zamari#1565 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as ▶Antoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but p▶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 god▶Jaylin#1619 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of Jayl▶Kentrell#1642 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etym▶Jamar#1663 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by Jam▶Jamarion#1664 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffix▶Khyree#1665 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the litur▶Tyree#1670 in the U.S.Modern coined name, sometimes linked to the place name Tiree▶Devonte#1675 in the U.S.a modern African American coinage, likely combining the name Devon with the popular suffix -te/▶Sire#1679 in the U.S.A modern given name from the English word sire, a respectful title for a king, lord, or father,▶Tyrell#1703 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Tyrell/Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull), in▶Xavion#1705 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque plac▶Deangelo#1729 in the U.S.Messenger▶Pharaoh#1756 in the U.S.Palace, pharaoh▶Xavian#1770 in the U.S.The new house▶Darryl#1788 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle' meaning 'from Airelle', a place in Calvados, Normand▶Kyron#1794 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to Cyr▶Savior#1800 in the U.S.One who saves▶Jaylon#1821 in the U.S.Holder of the heel▶Namari#1841 in the U.S.Beauty▶Xavien#1846 in the U.S.The new house▶Camari#1859 in the U.S.Beauty▶Avion#1875 in the U.S.From the French word 'avion' ('airplane', coined from Latin 'avis' = 'bird'). Used as a modern ▶Trevon#1926 in the U.S.Three▶Zavion#1928 in the U.S.The new house▶Massiah#1941 in the U.S.Saviour▶Donte#1969 in the U.S.Enduring▶Kemari#1986 in the U.S.Beauty▶Makhi#1987 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name ▶Cortez#1993 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'▶Jayvion#1999 in the U.S.Hope; expectation▶Jakhari#2014 in the U.S.Almighty, powerful▶Keyon#2018 in the U.S.Lion▶Damani#2027 in the U.S.Wishes▶Jahari#2029 in the U.S.Almighty, powerful▶Namir#2032 in the U.S.Leopard▶Kahari#2063 in the U.S.To subdue, to use force▶Amare#2071 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who builds▶Jaquan#2078 in the U.S.Modern African American coinage, Ja- + -quan; associatively linked to Juan/John 'God is graciou▶Emari#2098 in the U.S.Favour, benefit▶Javari#2100 in the U.S.Spear▶Ramir#2123 in the U.S.Wedge▶Demarcus#2151 in the U.S.Bane, ruin▶Symere#2163 in the U.S.Modern African American invented name with no established traditional meaning.▶Quadir#2177 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, mighty▶Zyion#2204 in the U.S.Variant of Zion; from Hebrew Tziyon, a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the holy city or promised▶Romello#2276 in the U.S.from Rome, strong man▶Damarion#2310 in the U.S.tame, gentle▶Darnell#2311 in the U.S.hidden alcove, eagle's nest▶Tyrese#2331 in the U.S.From Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from Th▶Jayvon#2377 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/Slavi▶Demarion#2395 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: ▶Keshawn#2404 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Ke- (a prefix) + Shawn (the Irish/English form of Sean/Jo▶Ahmari#2469 in the U.S.Red; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)▶Deonte#2477 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaning▶Dandre#2525 in the U.S.Modern American name combining the prefix De-/D' with Andre; meaning derives from Andre 'man, m▶Romelo#2538 in the U.S.of Rome, Roman▶Stephon#2541 in the U.S.Crown, wreath▶Antwan#2553 in the U.S.Flower▶Dashawn#2560 in the U.S.modern coinage: Da- prefix + Shawn ('God is gracious')▶Masiah#2580 in the U.S.Anointed one; savior (variant of Messiah).▶Asani#2591 in the U.S.rebellious▶Lamont#2607 in the U.S.Law man▶Omarion#2613 in the U.S.Modern name extending Omar with an -ion ending; no inherent traditional meaning beyond Omar 'fl▶Tyrus#2623 in the U.S.Rock▶Deontae#2633 in the U.S.modern blended name, no fixed historical meaning▶Devante#2634 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligent▶Kashmere#2642 in the U.S.from Kashmir (region / cashmere wool)▶Treyvon#2660 in the U.S.modern blend, often Trey ('three') + a -von ending▶Dayvon#2670 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending David and Devon▶Javian#2681 in the U.S.modern coined name; an American elaboration, no fixed inherited meaning▶Nyjah#2689 in the U.S.success, salvation▶Jocqui#2721 in the U.S.Jocqui is a rare coined spelling that most plausibly restyles Jacques or Jackie, pet forms in t▶Javonte#2757 in the U.S.Hope; expectation▶Amarii#2782 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who builds▶Asante#2784 in the U.S.Thank you▶Charleston#2791 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Jayven#2800 in the U.S.Hope; expectation▶Montez#2811 in the U.S.Mountains▶Myheir#2812 in the U.S.River swallowing rivers▶Imani#2838 in the U.S.Faith▶Jayvian#2844 in the U.S.Hope; expectation▶Kevon#2847 in the U.S.Beloved birth▶Nylo#2855 in the U.S.Fury, passion▶Jameer#2886 in the U.S.Beauty▶Davonte#2912 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligent▶Devontae#2914 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligent▶Tayvion#2931 in the U.S.To cut▶Trayvon#2935 in the U.S.Three▶Cashmere#2950 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Dontae#2952 in the U.S.Enduring▶Jahleel#3007 in the U.S.God waits; hope in God▶Kymere#3014 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of m▶Quamir#3027 in the U.S.Possibly related to Qamar, meaning moon or moonlight▶Cyncere#3050 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, and▶Dakhari#3052 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditions▶Jayveon#3062 in the U.S.A modern American invented name combining the popular prefix Jay (from Hebrew John/Jehovah is g▶Keyshawn#3068 in the U.S.A modern American compound combining an initial Key- element with Shawn, the Irish anglicizatio▶Kyrell#3069 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lor▶Makhari#3070 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through Afr▶Rahmir#3077 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, ▶Rashawn#3078 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/▶Tyaire#3088 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely combining the popular Ty- prefix with the French suffix -aire, ▶Deshaun#3106 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (▶Dewayne#3107 in the U.S.American elaboration of Wayne, from Old English or Welsh wain/waen meaning wagon or cart, with ▶
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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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