Most Popular African Baby Names
Countries with the Greatest African Influence
The map below is intended to provide a general reference for countries where African baby names are most frequently seen. It is by no means an exhaustive list of countries with African influence. Countries with the most influence include South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Ghana, Botswana, Lesotho, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Namibia, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Gambia, Cameroon, Liberia, South Sudan, Mozambique, Congo, Somalia, Benin, Angola, Guinea, Burundi, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Niger, Congo, Egypt, Djibouti, Senegal, Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritius, Central African Republic, Togo, Burkina Faso, Reunion, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Mauritania, Chad, Saint Helena, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Madagascar, Algeria, Comoros, Seychelles, and Tunisia.
Common Themes in Names with African Origins
This word cloud was created using some of the most common words used in the meanings of names with African origins.
Popular African Names Among Americans
The origin of the names below are determined by users. If you disagree with any of the names, be sure to click the name and submit your vote for the origin you believe to be most accurate.
The lists below also include names of African Dutch (Afrikaans), Akan, Amharic, Bantu, Berber, Chewa, Egyptian, Eritrea, Ganda, Geez, Hausa, Igbo, Kikuyu, Lesotho, Luhya, Luo, Ndebele, Nigerian, Shona, Swahili, Tswana, Urhobo, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zimbabwe, and Zulu origins.
Boy Names
| Rank | 5 Year Trend | Name | Since 1880 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emmanuel | 82.6k | |
| #2 | - | Jermaine | 41.5k |
| #3 | - | Jalen | 38.1k |
| #4 | Amari | 23.2k | |
| #5 | - | Deshawn | 15.6k |
| #6 | - | Odell | 14.8k |
| #7 | - | Deon | 14.7k |
| #8 | - | Mekhi | 11.5k |
| #9 | - | Tevin | 11.5k |
| #10 | - | Devonte | 11.4k |
| #11 | - | Omari | 11.2k |
| #12 | - | Everette | 10.6k |
| #13 | - | Kamari | 9.1k |
| #14 | - | Jabari | 8.9k |
| #15 | - | Tyrese | 8.7k |
| #16 | - | Jerrold | 8.5k |
| #17 | - | Ivory | 8.4k |
| #18 | - | Kenyon | 7.8k |
| #19 | - | Daquan | 7.8k |
| #20 | - | Dandre | 7.5k |
| #21 | - | Jamarion | 7.2k |
| #22 | - | Ike | 7.1k |
| #23 | - | Zaire | 6.9k |
| #24 | - | Akeem | 6.4k |
| #25 | - | Rashawn | 6.2k |
| #26 | - | Amare | 5.8k |
| #27 | - | Demond | 5.8k |
| #28 | - | Kingsley | 5.6k |
| #29 | - | Keyon | 5.6k |
| #30 | - | Deshaun | 5.5k |
| #31 | - | Donell | 4.8k |
| #32 | Zyaire | 4.7k | |
| #33 | - | Savion | 4.6k |
| #34 | - | Blane | 4.3k |
| #35 | - | Jelani | 4.3k |
| #36 | - | Niles | 4.2k |
| #37 | - | Ammon | 4.1k |
| #38 | - | Musa | 4.1k |
| #39 | - | Obie | 4.1k |
| #40 | - | Hermon | 4.0k |
| #41 | - | Tavon | 4.0k |
| #42 | - | Kymani | 3.9k |
| #43 | - | Khari | 3.9k |
| #44 | - | Omarion | 3.8k |
| #45 | - | Kwame | 3.8k |
| #46 | - | Treyvon | 3.8k |
| #47 | - | Makhi | 3.7k |
| #48 | - | Yoel | 3.7k |
| #49 | - | Jakari | 3.6k |
| #50 | - | Juelz | 3.6k |
| #51 | - | Brook | 3.3k |
| #52 | - | Nile | 3.3k |
| #53 | - | Mikal | 3.2k |
| #54 | - | Kenyatta | 3.2k |
| #55 | - | Dwane | 3.2k |
| #56 | - | Dakari | 3.1k |
| #57 | - | Ramses | 3.0k |
| #58 | - | Remi | 2.9k |
| #59 | - | Osiris | 2.7k |
| #60 | - | Elam | 2.7k |
| #61 | - | Jovon | 2.7k |
| #62 | - | Najee | 2.6k |
| #63 | - | Willem | 2.6k |
| #64 | - | Amon | 2.6k |
| #65 | - | Devaughn | 2.5k |
| #66 | - | Maury | 2.5k |
| #67 | - | Tavaris | 2.5k |
| #68 | - | Jakai | 2.4k |
| #69 | - | Laquan | 2.4k |
| #70 | - | Amani | 2.4k |
| #71 | - | Damani | 2.4k |
| #72 | - | Xavion | 2.3k |
| #73 | - | Theodis | 2.2k |
| #74 | - | Raekwon | 2.2k |
| #75 | - | Jashawn | 2.2k |
| #76 | - | Neo | 2.2k |
| #77 | - | Jacorey | 2.1k |
| #78 | - | Kenya | 2.1k |
| #79 | - | Demetric | 2.1k |
| #80 | - | Johannes | 2.1k |
| #81 | - | Vernard | 2.1k |
| #82 | - | Acie | 2.1k |
| #83 | - | Tj | 2.0k |
| #84 | - | Nakia | 2.0k |
| #85 | - | Tino | 2.0k |
| #86 | - | Tyreese | 1.9k |
| #87 | - | Ajani | 1.9k |
| #88 | - | Khamari | 1.9k |
| #89 | - | Dontavious | 1.9k |
| #90 | - | Tyrin | 1.8k |
| #91 | - | Amauri | 1.8k |
| #92 | - | Rashon | 1.8k |
| #93 | - | Marquan | 1.8k |
| #94 | - | Zaylen | 1.8k |
| #95 | - | Kobi | 1.6k |
| #96 | - | Kimani | 1.6k |
| #97 | - | Kejuan | 1.6k |
| #98 | - | Mamadou | 1.6k |
| #99 | - | Zyair | 1.6k |
| #100 | - | Pharaoh | 1.6k |
Girl Names
| Rank | 5 Year Trend | Name | Since 1880 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ada | 100.5k | |
| #2 | - | Candace | 84.7k |
| #3 | - | Tami | 37.9k |
| #4 | - | Ola | 29.6k |
| #5 | - | Aniyah | 28.2k |
| #6 | - | Imani | 25.4k |
| #7 | - | Kenya | 24.9k |
| #8 | - | Winnie | 24.9k |
| #9 | - | Nia | 23.6k |
| #10 | - | Keisha | 22.0k |
| #11 | Amara | 19.7k | |
| #12 | - | Gay | 18.0k |
| #13 | - | Amari | 17.4k |
| #14 | - | Queen | 15.6k |
| #15 | - | Ayanna | 15.5k |
| #16 | Remi | 14.3k | |
| #17 | - | Lakeisha | 12.8k |
| #18 | - | Lakisha | 12.3k |
| #19 | - | Ashanti | 12.1k |
| #20 | - | Ivory | 11.8k |
| #21 | Zuri | 11.7k | |
| #22 | - | Amani | 11.5k |
| #23 | - | Zariah | 11.3k |
| #24 | - | Isis | 11.3k |
| #25 | - | Ayana | 11.2k |
| #26 | - | Lona | 10.9k |
| #27 | - | Brook | 10.5k |
| #28 | - | Zaria | 9.9k |
| #29 | - | Christal | 9.7k |
| #30 | - | Sade | 9.6k |
| #31 | - | Kaya | 9.3k |
| #32 | - | Nakia | 8.7k |
| #33 | - | Zola | 8.4k |
| #34 | - | Lakesha | 8.2k |
| #35 | - | Aja | 8.1k |
| #36 | - | Kia | 7.6k |
| #37 | - | Danelle | 7.1k |
| #38 | Milani | 7.0k | |
| #39 | - | Kandice | 6.8k |
| #40 | - | Ima | 6.8k |
| #41 | - | Kisha | 6.6k |
| #42 | - | Tawana | 6.5k |
| #43 | - | Eboni | 6.5k |
| #44 | - | Latosha | 6.4k |
| #45 | - | Alora | 6.2k |
| #46 | - | Shameka | 6.2k |
| #47 | - | Makena | 6.2k |
| #48 | - | Chanda | 6.1k |
| #49 | - | Zaniyah | 6.0k |
| #50 | - | Brittni | 6.0k |
| #51 | - | Sanaa | 5.8k |
| #52 | - | Nya | 5.6k |
| #53 | - | Emani | 5.5k |
| #54 | - | Kya | 5.4k |
| #55 | - | Keshia | 5.4k |
| #56 | - | Dian | 5.4k |
| #57 | - | Tanesha | 5.3k |
| #58 | - | Nyasia | 5.3k |
| #59 | - | Kesha | 5.2k |
| #60 | - | Royalty | 5.2k |
| #61 | - | Shaniqua | 5.1k |
| #62 | - | Nyah | 5.1k |
| #63 | - | Bethel | 5.0k |
| #64 | - | Promise | 5.0k |
| #65 | - | Iyanna | 4.9k |
| #66 | - | Iyana | 4.9k |
| #67 | - | Nala | 4.8k |
| #68 | - | Kamari | 4.7k |
| #69 | - | Alida | 4.5k |
| #70 | - | Zenobia | 4.5k |
| #71 | - | Debrah | 4.4k |
| #72 | - | Zula | 4.4k |
| #73 | - | Keli | 4.3k |
| #74 | - | Kenyatta | 4.2k |
| #75 | - | Odell | 4.2k |
| #76 | - | Inga | 4.1k |
| #77 | - | Tawanda | 4.1k |
| #78 | - | Kenisha | 4.0k |
| #79 | - | Toya | 4.0k |
| #80 | - | Kiya | 3.9k |
| #81 | - | Tawanna | 3.9k |
| #82 | - | Egypt | 3.8k |
| #83 | - | Keyana | 3.8k |
| #84 | - | Keyonna | 3.5k |
| #85 | - | Tenisha | 3.5k |
| #86 | - | Shanita | 3.4k |
| #87 | - | Keyanna | 3.4k |
| #88 | - | Delisa | 3.3k |
| #89 | - | Kiah | 3.1k |
| #90 | - | Daija | 3.0k |
| #91 | - | Tobi | 2.9k |
| #92 | - | Tamala | 2.9k |
| #93 | - | Adia | 2.9k |
| #94 | - | Lashay | 2.8k |
| #95 | - | Tomika | 2.8k |
| #96 | - | Zayla | 2.7k |
| #97 | - | Kenyetta | 2.7k |
| #98 | - | Kamaria | 2.7k |
| #99 | - | Laquisha | 2.7k |
| #100 | - | Niyah | 2.7k |
Last Names
| Rank | 10 Year Trend | Name | 2010 Census |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brown | 1,437.0k | |
| #2 | Black | 154.7k | |
| #3 | Dickson | 35.3k | |
| #4 | Mayo | 35.2k | |
| #5 | Odom | 35.0k | |
| #6 | Gay | 32.0k | |
| #7 | - | Odell | 31.3k |
| #8 | Coker | 23.3k | |
| #9 | Godwin | 22.6k | |
| #10 | Dukes | 22.2k | |
| #11 | Bolden | 21.8k | |
| #12 | Mena | 19.5k | |
| #13 | - | Gold | 18.7k |
| #14 | Queen | 18.6k | |
| #15 | Banda | 15.1k | |
| #16 | Diggs | 14.5k | |
| #17 | - | Elam | 14.1k |
| #18 | - | Kenyon | 12.9k |
| #19 | Rodas | 11.3k | |
| #20 | Niles | 10.2k | |
| #21 | Lebron | 9.8k | |
| #22 | - | Bobo | 9.3k |
| #23 | Loza | 9.0k | |
| #24 | Deng | 8.9k | |
| #25 | - | Peace | 8.8k |
| #26 | - | Akin | 8.6k |
| #27 | Camara | 8.3k | |
| #28 | Landa | 8.3k | |
| #29 | - | Canty | 8.0k |
| #30 | - | Kingsley | 8.0k |
| #31 | - | Tanaka | 8.0k |
| #32 | - | Bethel | 7.6k |
| #33 | Diallo | 7.5k | |
| #34 | Abdi | 7.5k | |
| #35 | Ivory | 7.2k | |
| #36 | - | Shade | 7.1k |
| #37 | Puga | 7.1k | |
| #38 | - | Mabe | 6.9k |
| #39 | - | Fife | 6.7k |
| #40 | Dacosta | 6.7k | |
| #41 | Haile | 6.7k | |
| #42 | - | Wessel | 6.6k |
| #43 | Umana | 6.4k | |
| #44 | - | Pape | 6.4k |
| #45 | Kamara | 6.3k | |
| #46 | Kao | 6.0k | |
| #47 | - | Papa | 6.0k |
| #48 | Beaman | 6.0k | |
| #49 | - | Sturgis | 5.9k |
| #50 | Kato | 5.3k | |
| #51 | Fall | 5.1k | |
| #52 | - | Moorer | 4.8k |
| #53 | Millen | 4.7k | |
| #54 | - | Thrash | 4.7k |
| #55 | Bah | 4.7k | |
| #56 | - | Brook | 4.6k |
| #57 | - | Swart | 4.5k |
| #58 | - | Ivie | 4.4k |
| #59 | - | Odum | 4.4k |
| #60 | - | Dingle | 4.3k |
| #61 | - | Dixson | 4.3k |
| #62 | Mensah | 4.2k | |
| #63 | Polite | 4.1k | |
| #64 | - | Everette | 3.7k |
| #65 | Musa | 3.7k | |
| #66 | - | Given | 3.7k |
| #67 | - | Boddie | 3.7k |
| #68 | Ruan | 3.7k | |
| #69 | Lindo | 3.6k | |
| #70 | - | Beene | 3.6k |
| #71 | - | Addis | 3.6k |
| #72 | - | Comfort | 3.6k |
| #73 | Loyola | 3.5k | |
| #74 | - | Dare | 3.5k |
| #75 | - | Johannes | 3.5k |
| #76 | - | Aker | 3.4k |
| #77 | Bose | 3.4k | |
| #78 | - | Moline | 3.3k |
| #79 | Rone | 3.3k | |
| #80 | - | Blanding | 3.2k |
| #81 | Soliman | 3.2k | |
| #82 | - | Samora | 3.2k |
| #83 | - | Sias | 3.1k |
| #84 | - | Goree | 3.1k |
| #85 | - | Hagar | 3.1k |
| #86 | Boateng | 3.0k | |
| #87 | Owusu | 2.9k | |
| #88 | - | Divine | 2.9k |
| #89 | - | Mozingo | 2.9k |
| #90 | - | Schalk | 2.9k |
| #91 | Jama | 2.9k | |
| #92 | - | Stabile | 2.9k |
| #93 | Emmanuel | 2.9k | |
| #94 | - | Gittens | 2.8k |
| #95 | - | Sowa | 2.7k |
| #96 | - | Ammon | 2.7k |
| #97 | - | Manzi | 2.7k |
| #98 | - | Funke | 2.6k |
| #99 | - | Bruck | 2.6k |
| #100 | - | Kearse | 2.6k |
African Names with the Most Interest Among International Users
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More Names from Countries Influenced by African Names
We've included the list below to expand the list by showing even more names that are not listed above. The names below may not be of African origin according to our users, but they are popular in related countries.
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Births for first names are taken from births that occurred in the United States since 1880. From 1880 to 1936, all births may not be included in the original data set. Any totals for last names are the number of people with the last name as of the last US census.
