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Modern African American girl names
88 modern African American girl 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 |
| Shaneka Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-NEE-kuh/ | Modern creation, variant of Shanika. | 65/100 |
| Shantelle Girl | Modern African American | /shan-TEL/ | Modern creation, variant of Chantal. | 65/100 |
| Lakia Girl | Modern African American | /LAH-kee-uh/ | Modern creation with African American roots. | 65/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Marquisha Girl | Modern African American | /mar-KEE-shah/ | Contemporary creation combining Marque and sha suffix. | 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 |
| Ayonna Girl | Modern African American | /ay-ON-uh/ | Modern created name of uncertain etymology. | 39/100 |
| Janese Girl | Modern African American | /juh-NEESE/ | Modern created name possibly combining Jane with -ese suffix. | 39/100 |
| Teonna Girl | Modern African American | /tee-ON-uh/ | Modern created name of uncertain etymology. | 39/100 |
| Kamesha Girl | Modern African American | /kuh-MEE-shuh/ | Modern created name possibly combining Kamesh with -a suffix. | 39/100 |
| Lashondra Girl | Modern African American | /luh-SHAHN-druh/ | Modern creation combining elements without specific etymology. | 39/100 |
| Tyeshia Girl | Modern African American | /ty-EE-shuh/ | Modern variant without established etymology. | 39/100 |
| Tajuana Girl | Modern African American | /tuh-ZHWAH-nuh/ | Modern creation without established etymology. | 38/100 |
| Neisha Girl | Modern African American | /NEE-shah/ | Modern name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Dejanae Girl | Modern African American | /deh-jah-NAY/ | Modern created name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Nakesha Girl | Modern African American | /nah-KEE-shah/ | Modern created name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Janyah Girl | Modern African American | /jan-YAH/ | Modern created name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Kendria Girl | Modern African American | /KEN-dree-ah/ | Modern created name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Takeisha Girl | Modern African American | /tah-KEE-shah/ | Modern created name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Lashelle Girl | Modern African American | /lah-SHEL/ | Modern created name; no established etymology. | 37/100 |
| Jazleen Girl | Modern African American | /jaz-LEEN/ | Modern created name; possibly from Jazzy. | 37/100 |
| Shaundra Girl | Modern African American | /SHAWN-drah/ | Modern creation combining Shaun with -dra suffix. | 34/100 |
| Takesha Girl | Modern African American | /tah-KEE-shah/ | Modern creation possibly combining Take with -sha suffix. | 34/100 |
| Delisha Girl | Modern African American | /deh-LEE-shah/ | Modern creation possibly from Delores or Della. | 34/100 |
| Tasheena Girl | Modern African American | /tuh-SHEE-nuh/ | Modern invented name with possible ties to Tasha. | 27/100 |
| Shameika Girl | Modern African American | /shuh-MEE-kuh/ | Modern invented name with unclear etymology. | 27/100 |
| Javonna Girl | Modern African American | /juh-VAHN-uh/ | Modern invented name possibly combining Java and Anna. | 27/100 |
| Towana Girl | Modern African American | /tuh-WAN-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly from Tanya or Tona. | 25/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many modern African American girl names are there?
NameTheKid lists 88 modern African American girl names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular modern African American girl names?
Popular choices include Shaniqua, Shamika, Shaneka, Shantelle, Lakia.