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Modern African American baby names

131 modern African American baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

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