When naming a son in African American communities, families frequently highlight determination, leadership, and cultural heritage. Choices may blend biblical allusions, West African tonal patterns, or references to civil rights heroes. Modern creations—like Jaylen—share space with timeless picks—like Elijah—representing both a nod to the past and optimism for the future. This tradition weaves strength and innovation into a boy’s identity from the start.
The name Aarian means "mountain of strength" or "enlightened."
Aaries is a variation of Aries, which is associated with the zodiac sign representing the ram and symbolizes traits such as courage and leadership.
Noble, graceful
"Fighter, warrior"
Aries: "ram"
Derived from the Old German name "Arian," meaning "eagle" or "lion."
Ahkai: No widely recognized meaning available.
Ahkari means "light" or "brightness."
Ahking means "Brotherly."
The meaning of Ahlias is "The Lord is my God."
Strength
Ahmeir means "prince" or "commander."
Ahmias is a variant of the name Ahmose, which means "born of the moon" in ancient Egyptian.
Ahmiri means "princess" in Arabic.
Ahryan means "noble" or "high-born."
Ahsani means "my beauty" or "my perfection" in Arabic.
Ahsir is often considered a variant of the name Asher, which means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew.
The meaning of the name Ahzai is "my strength."
Majestic
The meaning of the name Akiel is "intelligent" or "wise."
Defender of the people
Alegria: Joy
"protected"
Almighty means having complete power or being all-powerful.
Amarr means "immortal."
Means "water" in Rwandan.
Amillio is a variant of the name Emilio, which means "rival" or "eager."
The meaning of Amirie is "prince" or "ruler."
The meaning of Amirion is "prince" or "ruler."
Royal
Amonra is derived from "Amun-Ra," the ancient Egyptian deity, combining Amun, the god of the air, and Ra, the sun god, representing the hidden and visible aspects of divinity.
Upstream
Beloved
Love
The name Anaiah means "God has answered."
Modern invented name.
Grace
The name Ariah means "lioness of God."
Awaken or come into being.
Arison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Aris" or "son of the best."
"to rise, to stand, to ascend"
The name "Armanii" is often considered a variant of the name "Armani," which is of Italian origin and typically means "free man" or "warrior."
The name "Armanii" is often considered a variant of the name "Armani," which is of Italian origin and typically means "free man" or "warrior."
Asahn means "excellent" or "best" in Sanskrit.
The meaning of the name Asaun is "lily."
Noble, famous ruler
Variant of the name Maverick, meaning independent, nonconformist.
Aviance is often associated with elegance, beauty, or radiance.
Axavier means "bright, splendid"
Azaii means "he will comfort" in Hebrew.
The meaning of Azaire is "God helps."
