Discover unique African baby names with deep cultural and modern appeal. Trending African names like Brenya (meaning 'Fairy Princess'), Zykerria (symbolizing 'Pretty'), and Nazyia (representing 'A Mother'') blend traditional values with contemporary style. These names reflect African rich naming traditions while aligning with 2023 parenting trends seeking meaningful, gender-neutral options like Ekua and Dontel. Explore our African list of 1000+ names with regional popularity insights and sibling-pairing suggestions.
| # | Baby Names | Meanings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mufasa Popularity: 3471 |
King | |
| 2. | Korso Popularity: 444 |
Noble | |
| 3. | Brenya Popularity: 5139 |
Fairy Princess | |
| 4. | Kesse Popularity: 5266 |
Chubby One | |
| 5. | Ekundayo Popularity: 5357 |
Sorrow Becomes Happiness | |
| 6. | Rapelang Popularity: 2451 |
Answer | |
| 7. | Jamariah Popularity: 3216 |
Thanks | |
| 8. | Lamesha Popularity: 4508 |
Queen | |
| 9. | Quintarius Popularity: 4864 |
Funny | |
| 10. | Staji Popularity: 1314 |
Star | |
| 11. | Dmya Popularity: 3035 |
Girl Of Knowledge | |
| 12. | Chinua Popularity: 5572 |
GoD's blessings' | |
| 13. | Zykerria Popularity: 4932 |
Pretty | |
| 14. | Janasha Popularity: 3074 |
Hope Of Citizens | |
| 15. | Katisha Popularity: 5790 |
Who Is Favored By God | |
| 16. | Kashaun Popularity: 3278 |
Truth Knowledge Powerful | |
| 17. | Byaruhanga Popularity: 3663 |
God’s Own | |
| 18. | Jahliyah Popularity: 2024 |
My Name Means The Gift Of God | |
| 19. | Abeeku Popularity: 5364 |
One Who Is Born On Wednesday | |
| 20. | Markiesha Popularity: 4163 |
Favorite; Cassia; Cinnamon | |
| 21. | Sanusi Popularity: 4910 |
Tradition, Follower Of Sufism | |
| 22. | Ekua Popularity: 2067 |
Wednesday Born | |
| 23. | Lamla Popularity: 2568 |
Gentle, Soft | |
| 24. | Twesigye Popularity: 4225 |
Let’s Trust In God | |
| 25. | Dontel Popularity: 4672 |
Greatness, Glory, The World Is Yours! | |
| 26. | Nafuna Popularity: 5012 |
Breech Birth | |
| 27. | Okpara Popularity: 5570 |
First Born | |
| 28. | Nazyia Popularity: 2598 |
A Mother's Love | |
| 29. | Sukutai Popularity: 5315 |
Hug | |
| 30. | Taevion Popularity: 5540 |
Taevion Is A Person A Great Personality And That Care About People | |
| 31. | Dequarius Popularity: 4952 |
Gift or god | |
| 32. | Shanetta Popularity: 3389 |
Beautiful | |
| 33. | Kwayera Popularity: 4529 |
Appearance | |
| 34. | Braniyah Popularity: 5331 |
Girl Name Loyal | |
| 35. | Kawana Popularity: 3870 |
Born Beautiful | |
| 36. | Ayanah Popularity: 4059 |
God's Gift | |
| 37. | Dreshaun Popularity: 2021 |
A Righteous Star | |
| 38. | Rafiki Popularity: 4321 |
A Beloved Friend | |
| 39. | Kentavius Popularity: 5276 |
Bright Boy | |
| 40. | Bolie Popularity: 512 |
Life | |
| 41. | Nasiche Popularity: 3371 |
Given Life During The | |
| 42. | Ife Popularity: 2581 |
Woman Of Love | |
| 43. | Wanyika Popularity: 4134 |
Of The Bush | |
| 44. | Jonasia Popularity: 4805 |
The Golden Child | |
| 45. | Dajanae Popularity: 3777 |
God Is Gracious | |
| 46. | Jakhari Popularity: 4253 |
Gift Of God | |
| 47. | Othiamba Popularity: 2101 |
Born In The Afternoon | |
| 48. | Ebele Popularity: 3844 |
Compassion | |
| 49. | Roshawnda Popularity: 3966 |
Righteous, Original, Serious, Hopeful, Angelic, Work, Number One, Decisive, Adventure | |
| 50. | Aduke Popularity: 2246 |
Much Loved |
Dive into the spiritual significance of African names like Byaruhanga ('God’s Own'), Okpara ('First Born'), and Ekundayo ('Sorrow Becomes Happiness') that carry profound philosophical meanings. Our guide analyzes name etymology from African to modern interpretations, helping parents choose names honoring cultural heritage while considering legal naming laws and pronunciation guides. Discover rare gems like Rapelang (inspired by celestial bodies) and Katisha (symbolizing happiness) missing from mainstream lists.
Our aim is to provide parents with a comprehensive database of names for their children, where they can not only search for names but also discover their beautiful meanings.