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African American English baby names
32 african American English baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeisha Girl | African American English | /luh-KEE-shuh/ | Modern created name, possibly combining Lake with Keisha. | 86/100 |
| Tameka Girl | African American English | /tuh-MEE-kuh/ | Modern created name, possibly from Tamara or invented. | 86/100 |
| Lakisha Girl | African American English | /luh-KEE-shuh/ | Modern created name, possibly combining Lake with Keisha. | 86/100 |
| Shanequa Girl | African American English | /sha-NAY-kwa/ | A modern creation, likely a variation of Shantae or Shaniqua. | 56/100 |
| Lavaughn Girl | African American English | /luh-VAWN/ | A modern creation, possibly blending La with Vaughn. | 56/100 |
| Shaniah Girl | African American English | /shuh-NY-uh/ | A modern creation, possibly a variant of Shania. | 56/100 |
| Shenika Girl | African American English | /shuh-NEE-kuh/ | A modern creation, possibly a variant of Shanika. | 56/100 |
| Tyshaun Boy | African American English | /ty-SHAWN/ | A modern blend, possibly combining Ty with Shaun. | 56/100 |
| Keonna Girl | African American English | /kee-AH-nuh/ | Modern creation, likely influenced by names beginning with Kee-. | 55/100 |
| Dontavious Boy | African American English | /don-TAY-vee-us/ | Modern creation, blend of Don- with -tavious suffix. | 55/100 |
| Shaunte Girl | African American English | /shawn-TAY/ | Modern variant possibly based on Shawn or Sean. | 55/100 |
| Desarae Girl | African American English | /dez-uh-RAY/ | Modern variant of Desiree; means desired. | 55/100 |
| Tyrique Boy | African American English | /tir-EEK/ | Modern creation; blend of Ty- with -rique suffix. | 55/100 |
| Devion Boy | African American English | /duh-VY-un/ | Modern creation; variant of Devin (divine). | 55/100 |
| Tyrin Boy | African American English | /TIR-in/ | Modern creation; possibly variant of Tyrone or Tyrone. | 55/100 |
| Deondra Girl | African American English | /dee-ON-druh/ | Modern creation; feminine form of Deondre. | 55/100 |
| Shamari Girl | African American English | /shuh-MAR-ee/ | Modern creation; possibly influenced by Arabic or Swahili. | 54/100 |
| Kanesha Girl | African American English | /kuh-NEE-shuh/ | Modern creation; blend of Ka- with -nesha suffix. | 54/100 |
| Shawnte Girl | African American English | /shaw-TAY/ | Modern creation, possibly a variant of Shawn meaning God is gracious. | 49/100 |
| Keonte Boy | African American English | /kee-AHN-tay/ | Modern variant, possibly derived from Keone or created name. | 49/100 |
| Taunya Girl | African American English | /TAWN-yuh/ | Modern creation, possibly a variant of Tanya or Tonya. | 49/100 |
| Shatara Girl | African American English | /shuh-TAR-uh/ | Modern creation or invention without established etymology. | 49/100 |
| Javien Boy | African American English | /juh-VY-en/ | Modern creation, possibly a variant of Javan or Javon. | 49/100 |
| Javeon Boy | African American English | /juh-VAY-on/ | Modern creation, possibly a variant of Javon or Javan. | 49/100 |
| Shanise Girl | African American English | /shuh-NEES/ | Modern creation or variant without established etymology. | 49/100 |
| Breauna Girl | African American English | /bree-AW-nuh/ | Modern creation or variant without established etymology. | 49/100 |
| Javonne Girl | African American English | /juh-VAHN/ | Modern invention of unknown fixed meaning, likely blending Java with the -onne suffix. | 17/100 |
| Shaliyah Girl | African American English | /sha-LEE-uh/ | Modern invention, possibly influenced by Shalimar or Arabic Shalima. | 16/100 |
| Javar Boy | African American English | /juh-VAR/ | Modern invention with no established etymology. | 16/100 |
| Kevonte Boy | African American English | /kuh-VAHNT/ | Modern invention combining Kevin (from Irish Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome') with Monte. | 16/100 |
| Lakiya Girl | African American English | /luh-KEE-uh/ | Modern African American invention, possibly from Lake with -iya suffix. | 16/100 |
| Keyshaun Boy | African American English | /KEY-shawn/ | Modern African American invention combining Key with Shaun (Irish Sean, from John). | 16/100 |
Frequently asked questions
How many african American English baby names are there?
NameTheKid lists 32 african American English baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular african American English baby names?
Popular choices include Lakeisha, Tameka, Lakisha, Shanequa, Lavaughn.