African American Naming baby names
Names tagged with “African American Naming” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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6 names
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- Jadarius
English
94Modern invented name blending 'Jade' (the precious green stone) with the suffix '-arius', popular in contemporary African American naming traditions
- Myasia
Greek
84Modern invented name, likely a blend of names like Myra or Asia with contemporary sound patterns popular in late 20th-century African American naming traditions.
- Jamaiyah
Arabic
70From Arabic 'jamila' meaning beautiful, elegant. Modern creative spelling variant common in African American naming traditions.
- Saniylah
Arabic
70From Arabic roots meaning 'elevated' or 'lofty'; a modern elaboration with the suffix -lah common in contemporary African American naming traditions.
- Khayla
Arabic
42From Arabic خيال (khayāl) meaning 'imagination, fantasy, or apparition'. A modern spelling variant that emerged in African American naming traditions.
- Kashawn
English
40Modern American blend name combining 'Ka-' prefix with 'Shawn' (from Sean/John). Emerged in African American naming traditions in late 20th century.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
