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Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
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Updated on Aug 20, 2025
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African American naming traditions carry echoes of liberation, creativity, and blended heritage. From honoring esteemed figures in Black history to drawing on West African linguistic roots, each name might symbolize resilience or forward momentum. Modern inventions coexist with Old Testament influences, producing a vibrant tapestry that resonates with pride. Embracing an African American baby name ensures a testament to centuries of cultural fusion and inventive self-expression.

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Top 250 African American Baby Names

1.Laramie - A variant of the Arapaho language
2.Jiles - Of Jiles has origin.
3.Azylah - Protected by God
4.Khyir - Khyir means "benevolent" in Arabic.
5.Araiah - Araiah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Lion of God."
6.Keyonni - A variant of African American culture
7.Darrion - From the island of the sea
8.Ovie - The name Ovie means "King."
9.Tyjae - Crown
10.Ahmiracle - Ahmiracle means "a miracle" or "an extraordinary event."
11.Kalisha - Of
12.Glory - Glory means "praise, honor, or distinction."
13.Jacieon - God is Gracious
14.Takyla - Graceful
15.Marshae - Born on the seventh day of the week
16.Demaryius - Unknown
17.Kavion - And origin are less commonly documented
18.Darreon - A variant of Darian
19.Telvin - Telvin means "a blend of Telly and Alvin"
20.Kaveah - The meaning of this name is "like a bird" in Persian.
21.Jonovan - Young
22.Knoelle - Variant of Noel - "Christmas"
23.Travonte - A variant of the combination of
24.Nylaa - Nylaa means "winner" or "successful."
25.Latifah - Gentle or kind.
26.Vashon - A variant of multiple sources
27.Zameir - Zameir means "conscience" or "thought."
28.Tierra - Earth
29.Isley - From the hazel grove
30.Minnie - Willful protector
31.Lendon - The name Lendon means "from the Linden tree hill."
32.Kendria - A variant of the African American culture
33.Deaja - God is my hope
34.Janell - God is gracious
35.Dyron - Mercurial
36.Zayonna - Of various cultural origin.
37.Takoda - Friend to everyone
38.Jashawn - Celebration
39.Jahbari - The meaning of Jahbari is "brave" or "valiant."
40.Kendrick - The meaning of Kendrick is "royal ruler" or "champion."
41.Zazie - The name Zazie is of Hebrew origin and means "Movement."
42.Jabree - One who consoles
43.Zadaya - Much adored
44.Jamontae - Of jamontae is unknown
45.Korde - A variant of the word
46.Harvest - The name "Harvest" typically means the gathering of ripe crops from the fields.
47.Milahni - Graceful
48.Amiyla - The meaning of Amiyla is "hardworking."
49.Iymona - Trustworthy
50.Jahlaya - Jahlaya - "a gift from God"
51.Miylah - Miylah means "beautiful" in Hebrew.
52.Elonzo - Elonzo means "ready for battle" or "noble and eager."
53.Zyelle - Unknown
54.Zyonn - Gracious
55.Kyzeir - "Strong and firm"
56.Tyjon - And cultural significance
57.Izora - Izora means "dawn."
58.Dontre - Dontre is an African American name linked to cultural heritage, symbolizing strength and determination. It reflects diverse naming traditions in the U.S.
59.Jakyri - Supplanter
60.Quantavious - Quantavious
61.Cyree - The meaning of Cyree is "lord."
62.Caleyah - The meaning of Caleyah is "slim and fair."
63.Tyjae - A variant of the English word
64.Nalaysia - A gift from God
65.Axavier - Axavier means "bright, splendid"
66.Pryncess - The name "Pryncess" is a variant of "Princess," which means "daughter of a monarch" or "royal daughter."
67.Jaydah - Precious stone
68.Damarcus - Dedicated to mars
69.Ladarius - Noble ruler
70.Taeshaun - And significance
71.Zalena - Zalena means "moon" or "heavenly."
72.Jerriyah - And etymology of jerriyah are unclear
73.Serai - Princess
74.Keimari - One meaning only: "beautiful village"
75.Ahlias - The meaning of Ahlias is "The Lord is my God."
76.Stylez - Stylez - The meaning of this name is "styles" or "variations" in reference to a person's unique manner or mode of expression.
77.Ajournee - The meaning of Ajournee is "a journey."
78.Teniyah - Is uncertain
79.Tyriek - A variant of the name Tyrone
80.Princetyn - The meaning of the name Princetyn is "prince's town."
81.Nashae - Goddess of strength
82.Tayjon - Of unclear origin.
83.Tahyssia - Tahyssia: "princess"
84.Shyaire - Unknown
85.Danayshia - Gift of god
86.Jakaius - God is gracious
87.Lavarious - Laurel tree
88.Dashuan - To be born again
89.Tavaughn - A variant of Tavarian
90.Javeon - Of the name origin.
91.Jayshawn - Jaybird
92.Kambri - Of Norwegian and origin.
93.Neenah - Of Native American origin.
94.Aviahna - Aviahna is often considered a modern invented name without a specific traditional meaning. However, it can be associated with a sense of elegance and uniqueness.
95.Jamora - Of which it origin.
96.Treylin - Three
97.Khaylani - The meaning of Khaylani is "sea and sky."
98.Yasiin - Yasiin is an Arabic name meaning "prophet" or "leader."
99.Deveah - Beloved
100.Devontae - Ahead
101.Shyah - And cultural significance
102.Elex - The meaning of the name Elex is "defender of mankind."
103.Kayton - Cheerful
104.Nykeria - Warrior
105.Dezariah - Gift of God
106.Zacarri - Zacarri is a variation of the name Zachary, which means "the Lord has remembered."
107.Octavia - Eighth
108.Khodi - "self"
109.Zanari - Zanari: Passionate, energetic
110.Jahcere - Grace of Jah
111.Jshaun - God is gracious
112.Nycere - Nice, kind
113.Nyshawn - Purpose
114.Kamyri - The meaning of the name Kamyri is "moon".
115.Amiyra - The meaning of the name Amiyra is "princess."
116.Zariel - Zariel is often interpreted as "God's help" or "Lion of God."
117.Amillio - Amillio is a variant of the name Emilio, which means "rival" or "eager."
118.Denylah - Denylah means "divinely chosen"
119.Jahcari - Modern variant of Jacari, which is of American origin, meaning "a leader; strong".
120.Daniylah - Daniylah is a variant of the name Danielle, which means "God is my judge."
121.Raliyah - The meaning of the name Raliyah is "heaven's messenger"
122.Nylayah - The meaning of the name Nylayah is "successful, ambitious, independent."
123.Tamarcus - And significance
124.Lakoda - Lakota
125.Jaquavius - A variant of French influences
126.Neriah - Lamp of God
127.Jermell - A variant of the name Jeremiah
128.Dwan - Gift
129.Kendric - Of cultural significance origin.
130.Caasi - The meaning of Caasi is "vain."
131.Asaun - The meaning of the name Asaun is "lily."
132.Zyliah - Are unclear
133.Teaira - Crown
134.Dontarius - Is not definitively established
135.Javonnie - The meaning of Javonnie is "gift from God."
136.Nyomii - Beautiful forever
137.Melahni - Melahni is a variant of the name Melanie, which means "dark" or "black" in Greek.
138.Jakyree - "God will provide"
139.Kalaiah - Kalaiah is often considered to mean "the voice of God" or "one who speaks for God."
140.Delayah - Delayah is a variant of the name Delilah, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate" or "to flirt."
141.Janora - Modern invented name.
142.Keonta - Brave
143.Dejaun - Of god
144.Dejour - Day, daytime
145.Aziyah - The meaning of the name Aziyah is "strength" or "God is my strength."
146.Zymiere - A variant of the word
147.Jalaia - Majestic
148.Jamier - Supplanter
149.Divinity - Of or belonging to a god
150.Deija - Remains unclear
151.Kahari - The meaning of Kahari is "kingly" or "like a king."
152.Nayson - Son of Neil.
153.Lakeith - Of
154.Kouture - Fashion
155.Zykerria - Of zykerria is not definitively known
156.Ezell - The name Ezell means "noble" or "one who is noble."
157.Latoria - A cup of coffee
158.Demarri - A variant of the combination of
159.Dierre - Creator
160.Markai - Warrior
161.Tramon - Of the name tramon is not widely documented
162.Kaylonie - Kaylonie means "pure"
163.Janay - God is gracious
164.Ceriyah - Rays of light
165.Kenard - Chief ruler
166.Amiriah - The name Amiriah means "princess" or "treetop."
167.Jayloni - Modern name with uncertain origin.
168.Jazayah - Gift from God
169.Jourdyn - The name Jourdyn is a variant of Jordan, which means "to flow down" or "descend," typically associated with the Jordan River.
170.Javoris - Of the name origin.
171.Kenniya - Of kenniya is unclear
172.Zayliana - Rose
173.Naleigha - The meaning of Naleigha is "successful" or "champion."
174.Melanin - Pigment.
175.Onaje - The name Onaje means "the sensitive one" or "the one who is aware."
176.Akaiza - Joy
177.Dazir - Protector
178.Kylisha - Modern invention combining Ky- with Alisha
179.Takaiya - Varies depending on the specific tribe and language it comes from
180.Tymirr - Strong leader
181.Tyqwan - A variant of various cultural influences
182.Azaii - Azaii means "he will comfort" in Hebrew.
183.Kennisha - God is gracious
184.Keyonne - Young warrior
185.Xalayah - Xalayah means "a form of Aaliyah or an ascending one".
186.Jahzaire - Jahzaire: Enthroned by god
187.Azhyra - Visionaries, ambitious, independent, strong willed
188.Syreese - Syreese means "princess".
189.Marteze - Of names in origin.
190.Deijah - To be born
191.Ephriam - Ephriam means "fruitful" or "fertile."
192.Ariyelle - Ariyelle is a variation of the name Ariel, which means "lion of God" in Hebrew.
193.Dvonte - Fighter of wrongs
194.Caiyah - Caiyah means "beautiful spirit."
195.Zavi - The name Zavi means "sword" or "protector."
196.Kyshaun - First
197.Khaleo - Khaleo means "strong voice" or "to be heard."
198.Jermir - Jermir: "mighty warrior"
199.Mylove - Love
200.Sanora - Sanora means "kitten" or "sacred."
201.Nyilah - Nyilah means "successful" or "winner."
202.Kateri - Pure
203.Sunset - Sun
204.Kalicia - Kalicia is a variant of the name Calista, which means "most beautiful" in Greek.
205.Nyota - Star
206.Jhakari - Jhakari: "a form of the name Zachary"
207.Keyarra - Graceful
208.Jalecia - Joyful
209.Miyla - The meaning of the name Miyla is "soldier" or "merciful."
210.Keymora - And origin are less commonly documented
211.Demondre - Of unknown origin.
212.Aerion - Derived from the Old German name "Arian," meaning "eagle" or "lion."
213.Kaylonni - Unknown
214.Zayquan - Of modern and origin.
215.Kaydrian - Beloved leader
216.Trayshawn - A variant of Trayvon
217.Kemyah - Gift
218.Kapree - The meaning of the name Kapree is "like a wise ruler".
219.Dessiah - Dessiah is a variant of the name Messiah, which means "anointed one" or "savior."
220.Zamyrah - The name Zamyrah means "song" or "music."
221.Cariyah - The name Cariyah means "beloved" or "dear one."
222.Iyanni - Gift of god
223.Moziah - Moziah means "drawn out of the water."
224.Kaylin - A variant of Caitlin
225.Keyanni - Modern name derived from the combination of the prefix "Ke-" and the name "Yanni."
226.Asahn - Asahn means "excellent" or "best" in Sanskrit.
227.Laray - Protected by the crown
228.Ariah - The name Ariah means "lioness of God."
229.Yasiah - Yasiah means "God saves" in Hebrew.
230.Treyshaun - Three
231.Ahking - Ahking means "Brotherly."
232.Janese - God is my hope
233.Jamiri - Beautiful
234.Kaiah - Little but wise
235.Lakota - Of the Native origin.
236.Zaila - God
237.Blayze - Blayze means "fire" or "flame."
238.Mosley - Mosley means "from the mossy meadow" or "peat bog."
239.Milanii - Milanii is a variant of the name Milan, which generally means "gracious" or "dear."
240.Tyrez - Tyrant
241.Michaiah - Michaiah means "Who is like Yahweh?"
242.Nataleah - The name Nataleah is often considered a variant of "Natalia," which means "Christmas Day" or "born on Christmas" in Latin.
243.Lamarcus - The
244.Camoni - Camoni means "butterfly" in Swahili.
245.Zhari - Shining
246.Zaleyah - Blooming
247.Zarae - Princess
248.Jahmiel - The name Jahmiel means "God's favor" or "God will raise up."
249.Azella - Azella means "noble."
250.Zacai - Zacai is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pure" or "innocent."

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