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African baby names
23 african baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakari Boy | African | /dah-KAR-ee/ | Rejoice; happiness. | 63/100 |
| Zendaya Girl | African | /zen-DAY-ah/ | To give thanks; Shona-inspired. | 63/100 |
| Nala Girl | African | /NAH-lah/ | Successful; beloved; lioness. | 62/100 |
| Khaza Boy | African | /KAH-zah/ | Modern name; treasure. | 58/100 |
| Kya Girl | African | /KY-ah/ | Diamond in the sky; season's start. | 57/100 |
| Zhuri Girl | African | /ZHOO-ree/ | Beautiful; lovely. | 56/100 |
| Zola Girl | African | /ZOH-lah/ | Calm; tranquil; productive. | 53/100 |
| Nya Girl | African | /NYE-uh/ | African name meaning purpose. | 77/100 |
| Iyana Girl | African | /ee-AH-nuh/ | Contemporary creation or African-inspired name. | 75/100 |
| Jelani Boy | African | /juh-LAH-nee/ | Possibly derived from Swahili or other African language roots. | 75/100 |
| Kymani Boy | African | /kee-MAH-nee/ | Great warrior; Jamaican name possibly from Swahili Kimani. | 74/100 |
| Niya Girl | African | /NEE-uh/ | Purpose or intention; from African names. | 73/100 |
| Nubia Girl | African | /NOO-bee-uh/ | From Nubia, ancient region in Northeast Africa. | 59/100 |
| Noma Girl | African | /NO-muh/ | African name of varied origins. | 57/100 |
| Kizzie Girl | African | /KIZ-ee/ | From Kiswahili or an African diminutive. | 54/100 |
| Ashante Girl | African | /uh-SHAN-tee/ | Modern name, possibly inspired by the Ashanti people of Ghana. | 52/100 |
| Dede Girl | African | /DEH-deh/ | Father or gift in various African languages. | 52/100 |
| Kanye Boy | African | /kahn-YAY/ | Possibly from Zulu meaning mighty or powerful. | 46/100 |
| Makaya Girl | African | /mah-KY-uh/ | Possibly from Swahili or other African origin. | 33/100 |
| Ajanae Girl | African | /ah-jah-NAY/ | Modern created name with African influences. | 24/100 |
| Nigeria Girl | African | /ny-JEER-ee-ah/ | Named after the Niger River; West African country name. | 24/100 |
| Ajia Girl | African | /AH-jee-uh/ | Possibly African origin name of uncertain etymology. | 12/100 |
| Assata Girl | African | /uh-SAH-tuh/ | In the agitator's name, of African origin. | 10/100 |
Frequently asked questions
How many african baby names are there?
NameTheKid lists 23 african baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular african baby names?
Popular choices include Dakari, Zendaya, Nala, Khaza, Kya.