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Modern African American baby names
131 modern African American baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaniqua Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-NEEK-wuh/ | Modern name of African American origin with unknown etymology. | 76/100 |
| Shamika Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-MEE-kuh/ | Modern African American name of uncertain origin. | 76/100 |
| Tyshawn Boy | Modern African American | /ty-SHAWN/ | Modern blend name combining Ty and Shawn of uncertain meaning. | 76/100 |
| Devontae Boy | Modern African American | /duh-VON-tay/ | Modern creation, possibly a blend of Devon and a suffix like -tae. | 65/100 |
| Shaneka Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-NEE-kuh/ | Modern creation, variant of Shanika. | 65/100 |
| Damani Boy | Modern African American | /duh-MAH-nee/ | Modern creation with African American roots. | 65/100 |
| Shantelle Girl | Modern African American | /shan-TEL/ | Modern creation, variant of Chantal. | 65/100 |
| Dontrell Boy | Modern African American | /dahn-TREL/ | Modern creation with African American roots. | 65/100 |
| Zavion Boy | Modern African American | /zuh-VY-un/ | Modern creation, possibly influenced by Zion. | 65/100 |
| Lakia Girl | Modern African American | /LAH-kee-uh/ | Modern creation with African American roots. | 65/100 |
| Jashawn Boy | Modern African American | /juh-SHAWN/ | A contemporary creation combining elements of modern naming practices. | 60/100 |
| Tyreek Boy | Modern African American | /ty-REEK/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological basis. | 60/100 |
| Dwan Boy | Modern African American | /DWAN/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymology. | 59/100 |
| Jamell Boy | Modern African American | /jah-MEL/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological basis. | 59/100 |
| Demari Boy | Modern African American | /deh-MAR-ee/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological basis. | 59/100 |
| Takisha Girl | Modern African American | /tuh-KEE-shuh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly blending Taka and Isha. | 59/100 |
| Monae Girl | Modern African American | /moh-NAY/ | A contemporary creation of uncertain etymology. | 58/100 |
| Taneisha Girl | Modern African American | /tuh-NEE-shuh/ | A contemporary creation, variant of Tanisha. | 58/100 |
| Javaris Boy | Modern African American | /juh-VAR-iss/ | A modern creation, possibly blending Ja- and -varis elements. | 52/100 |
| Shamara Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-MAR-uh/ | Modern name, possibly influenced by Arabic or other traditions. | 52/100 |
| Jameka Girl | Modern African American | /juh-MEE-kuh/ | Modern created name, possibly variant of Jamila. | 52/100 |
| Jerell Boy | Modern African American | /juh-REL/ | Modern created name, possibly variant of Jerald or Gerald. | 52/100 |
| Lakita Girl | Modern African American | /luh-KEE-tuh/ | Modern created name with possible Sanskrit or other influences. | 52/100 |
| Emari Girl | Modern African American | /eh-MAHR-ee/ | Modern created name, possibly variant of Amari or combining elements. | 52/100 |
| Shaunda Girl | Modern African American | /SHAN-duh/ | Modern created name, possibly variant of Shaun or Shonda. | 52/100 |
| Akia Girl | Modern African American | /uh-KEE-uh/ | Modern created name with possible Hawaiian or other influences. | 52/100 |
| Iyonna Girl | Modern African American | /eye-ON-uh/ | Modern created name, possibly variant of Iyanna or Iyana. | 52/100 |
| Shawanna Girl | Modern African American | /shaw-AHN-uh/ | Modern creation, likely blending Shawn (God is gracious) with Anna. | 47/100 |
| Shardae Girl | Modern African American | /shar-DAY/ | Modern creation combining various phonetic elements. | 47/100 |
| Ronisha Girl | Modern African American | /roh-NEE-shuh/ | Modern creation, likely combining Ron with the -isha suffix. | 47/100 |
| Nakeisha Girl | Modern African American | /nuh-KAY-shuh/ | Modern creation combining Na- prefix with -eisha suffix. | 47/100 |
| Dezarae Girl | Modern African American | /dez-uh-RAY/ | Modern creative variation, possibly blending Desirée with Zara. | 47/100 |
| Sharell Girl | Modern African American | /shar-EL/ | Modern combination of Sha- prefix with -rell suffix. | 47/100 |
| Keiana Girl | Modern African American | /kee-AH-nuh/ | Modern combination of Ke- prefix with -iana suffix, or variant of Kiana. | 47/100 |
| Keandra Girl | Modern African American | /kee-AHN-dra/ | Contemporary invented name, likely blending Kendra with other elements. | 47/100 |
| Jadarius Boy | Modern African American | /juh-DAIR-ee-us/ | Invented name blending Jade with Latin -arius suffix. | 47/100 |
| Kamiah Girl | Modern African American | /kuh-MY-uh/ | Invented contemporary name with -iah suffix. | 47/100 |
| Jamika Girl | Modern African American | /juh-MEE-kuh/ | Invented contemporary name with -ika suffix. | 47/100 |
| Keondre Boy | Modern African American | /kee-AHN-druh/ | Invented name blending Keon with -dre suffix. | 47/100 |
| Jamichael Boy | Modern African American | /juh-MY-kul/ | Invented name blending James and Michael. | 47/100 |
| Lakeesha Girl | Modern African American | /luh-KEE-shuh/ | Contemporary invented name blending Lake with -isha suffix. | 46/100 |
| Naisha Girl | Modern African American | /ny-EE-shuh/ | Contemporary invented name with -sha suffix. | 46/100 |
| Sharhonda Girl | Modern African American | /shar-HAHN-dah/ | Contemporary creation combining Shar and Honda or -onda suffix. | 46/100 |
| Twanna Girl | Modern African American | /TWAH-nah/ | Contemporary creation combining Twan and Anna. | 46/100 |
| Jamarr Boy | Modern African American | /jah-MAR/ | Contemporary creation combining Ja and marr suffix. | 45/100 |
| Raquan Boy | Modern African American | /rah-KWAN/ | Contemporary creation combining Ra or Raquel and quan. | 45/100 |
| Tyshon Boy | Modern African American | /TY-shun/ | Contemporary creation combining Ty and shon suffix. | 45/100 |
| Roshawn Boy | Modern African American | /roh-SHAWN/ | Contemporary creation combining Ro or Rose and Shawn. | 45/100 |
| Tayvon Boy | Modern African American | /TAY-vun/ | Contemporary creation combining Tay and von suffix. | 45/100 |
| Danasia Girl | Modern African American | /dah-NAY-shah/ | Contemporary creation combining Dana and sia suffix. | 45/100 |
| Tynesha Girl | Modern African American | /ty-NEE-shah/ | Contemporary creation combining Tyne and sha suffix. | 45/100 |
| Jermel Boy | Modern African American | /jer-MEL/ | Contemporary creation combining Jer and mel suffix. | 45/100 |
| Marquisha Girl | Modern African American | /mar-KEE-shah/ | Contemporary creation combining Marque and sha suffix. | 45/100 |
| Dasean Boy | Modern African American | /duh-SHAWN/ | Contemporary creation combining Da and Sean. | 45/100 |
| Markisha Girl | Modern African American | /mar-KEE-shuh/ | Modern creation possibly derived from Marcus. | 40/100 |
| Shakyra Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-KEER-uh/ | Modern creation possibly from Arabic or combining name elements. | 40/100 |
| Kamisha Girl | Modern African American | /kuh-MEE-shuh/ | Modern creation possibly from Arabic kamil meaning perfect. | 40/100 |
| Janasia Girl | Modern African American | /juh-NAY-shuh/ | Modern creation possibly combining elements of Janie or Jana. | 40/100 |
| Keondra Girl | Modern African American | /kee-ON-druh/ | Modern creation with uncertain etymology. | 40/100 |
| Shavonda Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-VON-duh/ | Modern created name, possibly combining Shavon with suffix -da. | 39/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many modern African American baby names are there?
NameTheKid lists 131 modern African American baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular modern African American baby names?
Popular choices include Shaniqua, Shamika, Tyshawn, Devontae, Shaneka.