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African American girl names
117 african American girl names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
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| Lakesha Girl | African American | /luh-KEE-shuh/ | From the lake dwelling. | 82/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Denisha Girl | African American | /duh-NEE-shuh/ | Modern creation derived from Denise, meaning follower of Dionysus. | 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 |
| Tomeka Girl | African American | /toh-MEE-kuh/ | A modern African American name of uncertain etymological origin. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tyisha Girl | African American | /ty-EE-shuh/ | Modern created name blending Ty- prefix with -isha 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 |
| Lashawna Girl | African American | /luh-SHAWN-uh/ | Modern created name blending La- with Shawna. | 55/100 |
| Latoyia Girl | African American | /luh-TOY-uh/ | Modern coined name, possibly from La + Toya. | 51/100 |
| Ladawn Girl | African American | /luh-DAWN/ | Modern coined name, compound of La and Dawn. | 51/100 |
| Shemeka Girl | African American | /shuh-MEE-kuh/ | Modern invented name, origin and meaning uncertain. | 51/100 |
| Tyeisha Girl | African American | /ty-EE-shuh/ | Modern invented name, possibly from Tasha with Ty- prefix. | 51/100 |
| Alaysha Girl | African American | /uh-LAY-shuh/ | Modern variant of Alysha, possibly from Alice or Alicia. | 51/100 |
| Myisha Girl | African American | /my-EE-shuh/ | Modern invented name, possibly from Misha with My- prefix. | 51/100 |
| Shenita Girl | African American | /shuh-NEE-tuh/ | Modern invented name, origin and meaning uncertain. | 51/100 |
| Myasia Girl | African American | /my-AY-zhuh/ | Modern invented name, origin and meaning uncertain. | 51/100 |
| Rashonda Girl | African American | /ruh-SHAHN-duh/ | Modern name possibly derived from Rasha or combining Rash elements. | 50/100 |
| Laquinta Girl | African American | /lah-KWEEN-tah/ | Modern name with unclear etymology, possibly Spanish-influenced. | 43/100 |
| Shaunta Girl | African American | /SHAWN-tuh/ | Modern name combining Shawn with feminine -a ending. | 43/100 |
| Deangela Girl | African American | /dee-AN-jel-uh/ | Modern blend combining Dean and Angela. | 43/100 |
| Shondra Girl | African American | /SHAN-druh/ | Modern variant combining Shawn with -dra suffix. | 43/100 |
| Lakeysha Girl | African American | /luh-KAY-shuh/ | Modern blend combining Lake with Keisha. | 43/100 |
| Kaysha Girl | African American | /KAY-shuh/ | Modern variant combining Kay with Aisha. | 43/100 |
| Tamarra Girl | African American | /tuh-MAR-uh/ | Modern variant combining Tam with -arra suffix. | 43/100 |
| Rashell Girl | African American | /ruh-SHEL/ | Modern blend combining Rashida with -ell suffix. | 43/100 |
| Laquetta Girl | African American | /luh-KET-uh/ | Modern name created in African American naming traditions. | 36/100 |
| Shamekia Girl | African American | /shah-MEE-kuh/ | Modern invented name combining Sha- and -mekia. | 33/100 |
| Laquesha Girl | African American | /lah-KEE-shuh/ | Modern invented name combining La- and -quesha. | 33/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many african American girl names are there?
NameTheKid lists 117 african American girl names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular african American girl names?
Popular choices include Lakesha, Tawana, Latosha, Laquita, Shameka.