African-american Baby Names
208 African-american names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 208 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 meaningEmani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in GodJanae#1408 in the U.S.God is graciousKalayah#1527 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and MalNairobi#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'), givJaylin#1635 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylIrie#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 comeChevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenJalayah#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, marvelKrisha#2118 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiJanyla#2137 in the U.S.Fury, passionAziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtDivinity#2169 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.Jelani#2171 in the U.S.MightyZaliyah#2210 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeJaleah#2217 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeKhari#2390 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenlyEmoni#2460 in the U.S.love, harmonyAlayla#2479 in the U.S.nightKeisha#2566 in the U.S.Cassia, cinnamonPrecious#2570 in the U.S.Price, worthJamiyah#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/sDiara#2691 in the U.S.lion (from Diarra); also used as a modern Diana/Kiara-style nameMakiyah#2703 in the U.S.who is like God / who is like Yahweh?Normani#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 graciousImara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streTamia#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 Khaliyah#3133 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a variAalayah#3211 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aaliyah, from Arabic 'Aliya (عالية), meaning 'high', 'exalted', Amoni#3214 in the U.S.Derived from Amun or Amon, the ancient Egyptian god whose name means 'the hidden one'; also relAnaiyah#3215 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh hAniylah#3216 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with H
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 Jamal#1183 in the U.S.Beauty; handsome; from Arabic jamal (beauty, grace, handsomeness)Khari#1222 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royalDavion#1236 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffixXzavier#1265 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendidBooker#1286 in the U.S.Bookbinder, one who works with booksAmarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringTerrance#1298 in the U.S.From the Terentius clan; smooth, polishedJakobe#1301 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelDeon#1309 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/DionysusIsiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord savesKendrix#1325 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerKymir#1326 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the seaTyrone#1333 in the U.S.Land of Owen; Owen's territoryKamarion#1349 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compoundKhamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightDavian#1391 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffixTahj#1419 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneJacari#1426 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compoundJavion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Deshawn#1442 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundJahkai#1454 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Kyair#1471 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and airMarquis#1474 in the U.S.from the French noble title 'marquis', a rank below duke, ultimately from a Germanic word meaniAkeem#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 giDemari#1527 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mari'; common in African American naming trKymani#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 distZayvion#1552 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaDavon#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 Antoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pJahmari#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 godJaylin#1619 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylKentrell#1642 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymJamar#1663 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by JamJamarion#1664 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffixKhyree#1665 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the liturTyree#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/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), inXavion#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 houseDarryl#1788 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle' meaning 'from Airelle', a place in Calvados, NormandKyron#1794 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrSavior#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.BeautyAvion#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.ThreeZavion#1928 in the U.S.The new houseMassiah#1941 in the U.S.SaviourDonte#1969 in the U.S.EnduringKemari#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 Cortez#1993 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'Jayvion#1999 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJakhari#2014 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulKeyon#2018 in the U.S.LionDamani#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 graciouEmari#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.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 manDamarion#2310 in the U.S.tame, gentleDarnell#2311 in the U.S.hidden alcove, eagle's nestTyrese#2331 in the U.S.From Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from ThJayvon#2377 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/SlaviDemarion#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/JoAhmari#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 meaningDandre#2525 in the U.S.Modern American name combining the prefix De-/D' with Andre; meaning derives from Andre 'man, mRomelo#2538 in the U.S.of Rome, RomanStephon#2541 in the U.S.Crown, wreathAntwan#2553 in the U.S.FlowerDashawn#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.rebelliousLamont#2607 in the U.S.Law manOmarion#2613 in the U.S.Modern name extending Omar with an -ion ending; no inherent traditional meaning beyond Omar 'flTyrus#2623 in the U.S.RockDeontae#2633 in the U.S.modern blended name, no fixed historical meaningDevante#2634 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentKashmere#2642 in the U.S.from Kashmir (region / cashmere wool)Treyvon#2660 in the U.S.modern blend, often Trey ('three') + a -von endingDayvon#2670 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending David and DevonJavian#2681 in the U.S.modern coined name; an American elaboration, no fixed inherited meaningNyjah#2689 in the U.S.success, salvationJavonte#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.EnduringJahleel#3007 in the U.S.God waits; hope in GodKymere#3014 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of mQuamir#3027 in the U.S.Possibly related to Qamar, meaning moon or moonlightCyncere#3050 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, andDakhari#3052 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditionsJayveon#3062 in the U.S.A modern American invented name combining the popular prefix Jay (from Hebrew John/Jehovah is gKeyshawn#3068 in the U.S.A modern American compound combining an initial Key- element with Shawn, the Irish anglicizatioKyrell#3069 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lorMakhari#3070 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrRahmir#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 Jahmyr#3173 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Jamir/Jameer; possibly related to Arabic Jamarcus#3174 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carriMaleek#3185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Malik, from Arabic malik (مَلِك) meaning 'king, sovereign, master'Akil#3208 in the U.S.Intelligent, wise, one who reasons carefully
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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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More4Kids lists 208 African-american baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.