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African American baby names
168 african American baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Boy | African American | /juh-MAR/ | handsome. | 6/100 |
| Lakesha Girl | African American | /luh-KEE-shuh/ | From the lake dwelling. | 82/100 |
| Deonte Boy | African American | /dee-ON-tay/ | Combination of the prefix De- and Monte, meaning 'mountain' or derived from D'Antoine. | 81/100 |
| Daquan Boy | African American | /duh-KWAHN/ | The mighty one; African American creation from D'Quan or Da'Quan variants. | 81/100 |
| Dandre Boy | African American | /DAN-dray/ | Strong and manly, combining D- prefix with Andre. | 81/100 |
| Tawana Girl | African American | /tuh-WAH-nuh/ | Modern creation, possibly a blending of African and American naming traditions. | 80/100 |
| Latosha Girl | African American | /luh-TOH-shuh/ | Modern creation, possibly from La- prefix and Tosha. | 79/100 |
| Laquita Girl | African American | /luh-KEE-tuh/ | Modern creation, possibly from La- and Quita. | 79/100 |
| Shameka Girl | African American | /shuh-MEE-kuh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Arabic and American naming traditions. | 79/100 |
| Keshia Girl | African American | /KEY-shuh/ | Modern African American name, possibly derived from Kesha or related names. | 77/100 |
| Tanesha Girl | African American | /tuh-NEE-shuh/ | Modern African American name, possibly from Tanisha. | 77/100 |
| Jamarcus Boy | African American | /juh-MAR-kus/ | Modern African American name combining James and Marcus. | 77/100 |
| Shanta Girl | African American | /SHAN-tuh/ | Modern African American name, possibly from Sanskrit. | 77/100 |
| Jamya Girl | African American | /JAM-yuh/ | Modern African American name, meaning is uncertain. | 77/100 |
| Kesha Girl | African American | /KEE-shuh/ | Variant of Keisha, African American name of uncertain origin. | 77/100 |
| Lashanda Girl | African American | /luh-SHAHN-duh/ | A modern creation combining the prefix 'La-' with Shanda or Sandra. | 75/100 |
| Shalonda Girl | African American | /shuh-LAHN-duh/ | A modern creation combining the prefix 'Shal-' with the suffix '-onda.' | 75/100 |
| Tyesha Girl | African American | /ty-EE-shuh/ | A modern creation, possibly a variant of Aisha with the prefix Ty-. | 75/100 |
| Daisha Girl | African American | /duh-EE-shuh/ | A modern creation, possibly combining Da- with Aisha or a variant of Aisha. | 75/100 |
| Damarion Boy | African American | /duh-MAR-ee-un/ | Modern creation, likely related to Damarius or Darius meaning wealthy. | 74/100 |
| Denisha Girl | African American | /duh-NEE-shuh/ | Modern creation derived from Denise, meaning follower of Dionysus. | 74/100 |
| Darrian Boy | African American | /DAR-ee-un/ | Variant of Darius meaning wealthy or rich. | 74/100 |
| Shavon Girl | African American | /shuh-VON/ | Modern creation, possibly derived from Irish Siobhan. | 74/100 |
| Janiah Girl | African American | /juh-NY-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Janie with suffix. | 73/100 |
| Jamia Girl | African American | /JAH-mee-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Jamila meaning beautiful. | 73/100 |
| Tawanda Girl | African American | /tuh-WAHN-duh/ | Contemporary creation with African American cultural roots. | 73/100 |
| Sherita Girl | African American | /shuh-REE-tuh/ | Modern creation possibly combining Sheryl with a feminine suffix. | 73/100 |
| Kenisha Girl | African American | /kuh-NEE-shuh/ | Modern creation possibly combining Ken with Isha. | 72/100 |
| Quiana Girl | African American | /kee-AH-nuh/ | Modern creation with African American cultural roots of unclear etymology. | 72/100 |
| Aiyanna Girl | African American | /uh-YAH-nuh/ | Innocent, pure. | 72/100 |
| Juwan Boy | African American | /joo-WAHN/ | A modern African American name of uncertain etymological origin. | 71/100 |
| Tomeka Girl | African American | /toh-MEE-kuh/ | A modern African American name of uncertain etymological origin. | 71/100 |
| Javonte Boy | African American | /juh-VAHN-tee/ | A modern African American name, possibly derived from Javan or similar roots. | 71/100 |
| Omarion Boy | African American | /oh-MAHR-ee-un/ | Modern African American name, possibly from Omar with the -ion suffix. | 71/100 |
| Shaquita Girl | African American | /sha-KEE-tuh/ | Modern creation, likely influenced by Shaq or Shakir. | 62/100 |
| Lawanna Girl | African American | /luh-WAN-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Lawrence or a blend of names. | 62/100 |
| Jajuan Boy | African American | /jah-HWAN/ | Modern creation, possibly from Juan with the ja- prefix. | 62/100 |
| Shaquana Girl | African American | /sha-KWAN-uh/ | Modern creation, feminine form based on the name Shaquan. | 61/100 |
| Lakendra Girl | African American | /luh-KEN-druh/ | Modern creation, possibly combining Lake with a feminine suffix. | 61/100 |
| Travion Boy | African American | /TRAH-vee-un/ | Modern creation, possibly a variation of Travon or Travian. | 61/100 |
| Kaniya Girl | African American | /kuh-NEE-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly influenced by Kanya or similar names. | 61/100 |
| Lashunda Girl | African American | /luh-SHUN-duh/ | Modern creation combining the prefix La- with Shunda. | 61/100 |
| Keshaun Boy | African American | /kuh-SHAWN/ | Modern creation, possibly combining the prefix Ke- with Shaun. | 61/100 |
| Shemar Boy | African American | /shuh-MAR/ | Modern creation, possibly combining Shea and Mar. | 61/100 |
| Syncere Boy | African American | /sin-SIR/ | Modern creation, likely inspired by the word sincere. | 61/100 |
| Daijah Girl | African American | /duh-JY-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly influenced by Darius or similar names. | 61/100 |
| Lashaun Girl | African American | /luh-SHAWN/ | Modern invented name combining La and Shaun. | 59/100 |
| Jamaya Girl | African American | /juh-MY-uh/ | Modern invented name combining Ja and Maya. | 59/100 |
| Kedrick Boy | African American | /KED-rik/ | Modern invented name combining Ke and Drick. | 59/100 |
| Markayla Girl | African American | /mar-KAY-luh/ | Modern invented name combining Mark and Ayla. | 59/100 |
| Tyasia Girl | African American | /ty-AY-zhuh/ | Modern invented name combining Ty and Asia. | 59/100 |
| Tyrek Boy | African American | /ty-REK/ | Modern invented name combining Ty and Derek. | 59/100 |
| Markeith Boy | African American | /mar-KEETH/ | Modern invented name combining Mark and Keith. | 59/100 |
| Tyisha Girl | African American | /ty-EE-shuh/ | Modern created name blending Ty- prefix with -isha suffix. | 55/100 |
| Lemar Boy | African American | /LEE-mar/ | Modern created name, blend of Lee and Mar or Marcus. | 55/100 |
| Kamarion Boy | African American | /kuh-MAR-ee-un/ | Modern created name blending Ka- with -marion suffix. | 55/100 |
| Kaylon Boy | African American | /KAY-lun/ | Modern created name blending Kay- with -lon suffix. | 55/100 |
| Keysha Girl | African American | /KEY-shuh/ | Modern created name blending Key- with -isha suffix. | 55/100 |
| Latrisha Girl | African American | /luh-TRISH-uh/ | Modern created name blending La- with Trisha. | 55/100 |
| Latashia Girl | African American | /luh-TAH-shuh/ | Modern created name blending La- with Tasha. | 55/100 |
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How many african American baby names are there?
NameTheKid lists 168 african American baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular african American baby names?
Popular choices include Jamar, Lakesha, Deonte, Daquan, Dandre.