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African Baby Girl Names

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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Vibrant and soulful, African girl names weave ancestral wisdom with poetic beauty. Names like Imani, meaning “faith,” and Zuri, signifying “beautiful,” encapsulate the continent’s rich heritage. Each choice is a tribute to generations of cultural pride and timeless tradition, offering a unique blend of strength, elegance, and hope for a future grounded in the beauty of the past.

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Top 250 African Baby Girl Names

1.Aalayah - Another variant of Aaliyah, meaning "exalted" or "high."
2.Laramie - A variant of the Arapaho language
3.Kyarah - Kyarah means 'pure'.
4.Kasiya - Origin
5.Azylah - Protected by God
6.Araiah - Araiah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Lion of God."
7.Keyonni - A variant of African American culture
8.Jaleeya - Jaleeya means 'beautiful'.
9.Damiyah - Damiyah, of Arabic origin, symbolizes beauty and strength and is popular within African-American communities.
10.Yasina - Yasina is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "rich" or "prosperous."
11.Ahmiracle - Ahmiracle means "a miracle" or "an extraordinary event."
12.Kalisha - Of
13.Takyla - Graceful
14.Marshae - Born on the seventh day of the week
15.Jeilany - Unknown
16.Zeni - Of the name
17.Angellina - A unique spelling of Angelina, meaning "little angel."
18.Kaveah - The meaning of this name is "like a bird" in Persian.
19.Knoelle - Variant of Noel - "Christmas"
20.Nylaa - Nylaa means "winner" or "successful."
21.Latifah - Gentle or kind.
22.Emiliah - Emiliah is a variant of the name Emilia, which means "rival" or "industrious" in Latin.
23.Amadi - Amadi means "rejoicing" or "seemed destined to die at birth" depending on the cultural context.
24.Tierra - Earth
25.Isley - From the hazel grove
26.Minnie - Willful protector
27.Absalat - Absalat: "Prayer"
28.Anamika - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "nameless" or "anonymous."
29.Jahnia - Modern spelling of Janae, meaning God is gracious.
30.Kendria - A variant of the African American culture
31.Deaja - God is my hope
32.Aashvi - A unique modern Indian name, often interpreted as "blessed."
33.Janell - God is gracious
34.Nyaire - Of the name origin.
35.Zayonna - Of various cultural origin.
36.Kaliyah - High
37.Kendrick - The meaning of Kendrick is "royal ruler" or "champion."
38.Araia - Araia means "lion of God" or "brings rain."
39.Zazie - The name Zazie is of Hebrew origin and means "Movement."
40.Zadaya - Much adored
41.Dajanae - Dajanae carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
42.Milahni - Graceful
43.Amiyla - The meaning of Amiyla is "hardworking."
44.Iymona - Trustworthy
45.Jahlaya - Jahlaya - "a gift from God"
46.Miylah - Miylah means "beautiful" in Hebrew.
47.Kamarri - Of strength and origin.
48.Zyelle - Unknown
49.Izora - Izora means "dawn."
50.Jakaya - Jakaya carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
51.Niari - Niari is of Sanskrit origin, meaning "betrothed" or "chosen."
52.Caleyah - The meaning of Caleyah is "slim and fair."
53.Tyjae - A variant of the English word
54.Shadae - Shadae carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
55.Alyzae - A modern variant of Alyza, with similar meanings.
56.Akeria - A modern, unique name with no widely recognized meaning, often seen in contemporary usage.
57.Nalaysia - A gift from God
58.Jaleiyah - Jaleiyah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
59.Pryncess - The name "Pryncess" is a variant of "Princess," which means "daughter of a monarch" or "royal daughter."
60.Jaydah - Precious stone
61.Adia - Of Swahili origin, meaning "gift."
62.Amore - Of Italian origin, meaning "love."
63.Zalena - Zalena means "moon" or "heavenly."
64.Sadye - Sadye carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
65.Tyesha - Alive
66.Jerriyah - And etymology of jerriyah are unclear
67.Serai - Princess
68.Ajournee - The meaning of Ajournee is "a journey."
69.Teniyah - Is uncertain
70.Nashae - Goddess of strength
71.Tahyssia - Tahyssia: "princess"
72.Angelese - A modern, unique form of Angela, meaning "angel."
73.Angelline - A modern variant of Angeline, meaning "angelic."
74.Alidia - A modern name possibly inspired by Lydia, meaning "noble."
75.Danayshia - Gift of god
76.Abigael - An alternative spelling of Abigail, meaning "father's joy."
77.Amoni - A modern name often used creatively with no widely recognized meaning.
78.Kambri - Of Norwegian and origin.
79.Achol - Of African origin, particularly Dinka, meaning "graceful" or "beautiful."
80.Neenah - Of Native American origin.
81.Alheli - Of Spanish origin, meaning "violet" or "beautiful flower."
82.Tykeria - Of African or origin.
83.Kanyah - Associated with unique qualities.
84.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.
85.Jamora - Of which it origin.
86.Khaylani - The meaning of Khaylani is "sea and sky."
87.Deveah - Beloved
88.Tanisha - Ambition
89.Kamina - The name Kamina is of Sanskrit origin and means "desirable" or "wishful."
90.Shyah - And cultural significance
91.Kayton - Cheerful
92.Nykeria - Warrior
93.Dezariah - Gift of God
94.Aaniyah - Another spelling of Aaniya, with similar meanings of "grace" or "favor."
95.Octavia - Eighth
96.Jeylani - The meaning of Jeylani is "mighty" or "powerful."
97.Khodi - "self"
98.Deyani - The meaning of the name Deyani is "divine."
99.Zanari - Zanari: Passionate, energetic
100.Shamaria - Shamaria symbolizes 'the richness and diversity of African names'.
101.Kamyri - The meaning of the name Kamyri is "moon".
102.Amiyra - The meaning of the name Amiyra is "princess."
103.Shakiyah - Shakiyah means 'Blessing Of The Lord'.
104.Denylah - Denylah means "divinely chosen"
105.Daniylah - Daniylah is a variant of the name Danielle, which means "God is my judge."
106.Raliyah - The meaning of the name Raliyah is "heaven's messenger"
107.Nylayah - The meaning of the name Nylayah is "successful, ambitious, independent."
108.Lakoda - Lakota
109.Breyona - Breyona carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
110.Aliveah - Another spelling of Alivea, with similar meanings.
111.Dinah - Judgment
112.Nzuri - Beautiful
113.Alishia - A creative spelling of Alicia, meaning "noble."
114.Caasi - The meaning of Caasi is "vain."
115.Zyliah - Are unclear
116.Teaira - Crown
117.Hadija - Hadija means "early child" or "trustworthy" in Arabic.
118.Nyomii - Beautiful forever
119.Melahni - Melahni is a variant of the name Melanie, which means "dark" or "black" in Greek.
120.Kalaiah - Kalaiah is often considered to mean "the voice of God" or "one who speaks for God."
121.Jakyiah - Jakyiah means 'God is gracious'.
122.Delayah - Delayah is a variant of the name Delilah, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate" or "to flirt."
123.Janora - Modern invented name.
124.Brailyn - Brailyn means 'strong'.
125.Fenet - The meaning of the name Fenet is "heavenly" or "paradise" in Amharic.
126.Adiah - A variant of Adia, often keeping the meaning of "gift."
127.Fayrouz - Fayrouz means "turquoise," which is a blue-green mineral often used as a gemstone.
128.Jalaia - Majestic
129.Divinity - Of or belonging to a god
130.Alaysha - A modern name, likely derived from Alicia, meaning "noble."
131.Alyah - A creative spelling of Aliyah, meaning "ascend" or "to go up."
132.Deija - Remains unclear
133.Kahari - The meaning of Kahari is "kingly" or "like a king."
134.Kouture - Fashion
135.Zykerria - Of zykerria is not definitively known
136.Latoria - A cup of coffee
137.Sincerity - Sincerity means honesty and genuineness.
138.Kaylonie - Kaylonie means "pure"
139.Layoni - The name "Layoni" means "Lion."
140.Janay - God is gracious
141.Camiyah - Camiyah means 'God is gracious'.
142.Ceriyah - Rays of light
143.Amiriah - The name Amiriah means "princess" or "treetop."
144.Jakaria - Jakaria represents 'a unique cultural heritage and identity'.
145.Jayloni - Modern name with uncertain origin.
146.Jazayah - Gift from God
147.Kenniya - Of kenniya is unclear
148.Zayliana - Rose
149.Naleigha - The meaning of Naleigha is "successful" or "champion."
150.Melanin - Pigment.
151.Shanaia - Shanaia represents 'a blend of cultural diversity and personal significance'.
152.Akaiza - Joy
153.Kylisha - Modern invention combining Ky- with Alisha
154.Ramatou - Of West Africa origin.
155.Takaiya - Varies depending on the specific tribe and language it comes from
156.Luseh - Unknown
157.Tymesha - Time
158.Shakara - Shakara symbolizes 'joy and celebration'.
159.Moza - The name Moza means "extract" or "drawn out" in Hebrew.
160.Coreyona - Hollow
161.Kennisha - God is gracious
162.Akaiah - To rise
163.Xalayah - Xalayah means "a form of Aaliyah or an ascending one".
164.Azhyra - Visionaries, ambitious, independent, strong willed
165.Byata - Byata represents 'a unique and individual identity'.
166.Amyiah - Another spelling of Amyia, with similar meanings.
167.Aicha - A French variant of Aisha, meaning "alive" or "living."
168.Deijah - To be born
169.Ariyelle - Ariyelle is a variation of the name Ariel, which means "lion of God" in Hebrew.
170.Caiyah - Caiyah means "beautiful spirit."
171.Mylove - Love
172.Sanora - Sanora means "kitten" or "sacred."
173.Nyilah - Nyilah means "successful" or "winner."
174.Kateri - Pure
175.Analicia - A blend of Ana and Alicia, loosely meaning "graceful noble."
176.Nubia - Gold
177.Sunset - Sun
178.Kalicia - Kalicia is a variant of the name Calista, which means "most beautiful" in Greek.
179.Zuriya - Zuriya means "my rock" or "my strength" in Hebrew.
180.Nyota - Star
181.Azayliah - Azayliah means "God is my strength."
182.Keyarra - Graceful
183.Jalecia - Joyful
184.Miyla - The meaning of the name Miyla is "soldier" or "merciful."
185.Jailen - Modern spelling of Jaylen, meaning God has heard.
186.Keymora - And origin are less commonly documented
187.Cyanne - Cyanne carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
188.Abia - Abia means "great" or "my father is the Lord."
189.Akhila - A feminine form of Akhil, meaning "whole" or "complete."
190.Kaylonni - Unknown
191.Alessia - An Italian form of Alexis, meaning "defender" or "helper."
192.Alecia - A modern variant of Alicia, meaning "noble" or "truthful."
193.Kemyah - Gift
194.Kapree - The meaning of the name Kapree is "like a wise ruler".
195.Yeshia - Yeshia is a modern name with no widely recognized meaning. It may be a variant of the name Yeshua, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "salvation" or "to deliver."
196.Zamyrah - The name Zamyrah means "song" or "music."
197.Nyasiah - Of nyasiah is unknown
198.Hela - Hela is a name of Norse origin, meaning "hidden" or "covering."
199.Adesuwa - Adesuwa means "in the midst of wealth" or "surrounded by prosperity."
200.Cariyah - The name Cariyah means "beloved" or "dear one."
201.Iyanni - Gift of god
202.Allona - A unique, modern form of Alana, meaning "beautiful" or "serenity."
203.Kaylin - A variant of Caitlin
204.Keyanni - Modern name derived from the combination of the prefix "Ke-" and the name "Yanni."
205.Sabree - Sabree means 'patient'.
206.Million - The name "Million" means "a very large number" or "abundance."
207.Pauleth - Small
208.Tyriana - Of Tyriana has origin.
209.Janese - God is my hope
210.Kaiah - Little but wise
211.Lakota - Of the Native origin.
212.Zaila - God
213.Blayze - Blayze means "fire" or "flame."
214.Mosley - Mosley means "from the mossy meadow" or "peat bog."
215.Milanii - Milanii is a variant of the name Milan, which generally means "gracious" or "dear."
216.Sifa - Sifa means "praise" or "attribute" in Swahili.
217.Jaiona - Modern spelling of Jaylen.
218.Nataleah - The name Nataleah is often considered a variant of "Natalia," which means "Christmas Day" or "born on Christmas" in Latin.
219.Kmora - Of the name origin.
220.Anaisha - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "special" or "unique."
221.Camoni - Camoni means "butterfly" in Swahili.
222.Aarionna - Another variation combining Aaron and Anna, often meaning "mountain of strength."
223.Amunet - Hidden one
224.Zhari - Shining
225.Zaleyah - Blooming
226.Zarae - Princess
227.Alekhya - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "a painting" or "that which cannot be written."
228.Amavi - Amavi means "I have loved" in Latin.
229.Tiyonna - Crown or royalty
230.Prayer - A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.
231.Azella - Azella means "noble."
232.Jhenesis - Jhenesis is a variant of the name Genesis, which means "origin" or "beginning."
233.Tylani - Tylani means "from the quiet meadow" in English.
234.Astou - Of African origin, meaning "sun" or "light."
235.Dnylah - Answer: Unique
236.Keyonna - Expanding to include
237.Halimatou - The meaning of the name Halimatou is "gentle" or "patient."
238.Jasiri - Bold and courageous
239.Cariah - Cariah represents 'a blend of traditional and modern naming practices'.
240.Lavada - The name Lavada means "cleansed" or "purified."
241.Shamyia - Shamyia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
242.Amil - Amil means "hope" or "worker."
243.Deondra - God
244.Ranyla - Unknown
245.Yoadan - Yoadan means "grateful" in Amharic.
246.Noir - Noir means "black" in French.
247.Nakyia - A variant of various African languages
248.Winston - Winston means "joyful stone" or "friendly town."
249.Janiaya - A variant of various cultures
250.Denesha - Dedicated to dionysos

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