Popular African-American baby names for boys and girls

The most popular African-American baby names for boys and girls are ethnic in nature and hold significant meaning in black culture. The unique and distinct names preserve the legacy of our ancestors. Here are some of the most popular African-American names in the U.S.

Top African-American baby names for girls

Aisha – a baby name of Muslim origin, means Life 

Aliyah  – American meaning is Immigrant to a new home; Muslim meaning is Noble; alternate spelling: Aaliyah

Tamara – a name of Hebrew origin, means Palm tree; alternate spelling: Tamarah

Davina – an African-American baby name with Hebrew and English origins, means Beloved or Cherished; alternate spelling: Davinah

Serena – an African-American name of Italian and Spanish origins, means Calm, Tranquil, Serene

Zakiyyah – a Muslim baby name, means Sharp, Intellectual, Pure, Pious

Lakeisha – an English baby name, means Joyful; alternate spellings: Lakisha, Lakesha, LaKeisha

Beyonce – an African-American name of English origin, means One who is beyond others

Kayla – a baby name of Greek origin, means Pure; alternate spelling: Kaylah

Diamond – a name of English origin, means Bridge protector

Baby girl name trends 2012

Top African-American baby names for boys

Demarco – an African-American baby name, means Of Mark

Chikae – an African-American name, means God’s power

Deion – an African-American baby name, means God; alternate spellings include Deon and Dion

Lamar – American meaning is Of the sea; French meaning is Famous land; alternate spelling: Lamarr

Malik – an Arabic baby name, means Master

Darius – a baby name with Egyptian, Greek and Biblical roots; the American meaning is Pharaoh

Alonzo – a name with Italian, German and Teutonic roots; the American meaning is Eager for war

Demond – an African-American baby name, means Of man

Elon – an African-American baby name, means Oak, Strong; Biblical meaning is Spirit

Taye – an African-American baby name of Ethiopian origin, means One who has been seen

Baby boy name trends 2012

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