Choosing a baby name with roots in Africa is a significant tribute to heritage and ancestry, and many African American parents select their children’s names accordingly. Here’s a look at some of the most popular African-origin boy names that moms and dads in the U.S. are giving their babies. Amari doesn’t just sound strong, it literally is: it means “strength’ in western African language Yoruba.
If you’re looking for a name that might also bestow some admiration on your little guy, consider Jamir, which means ‘good looking,’ ‘admired,’ and ‘adored.’ Zaire, the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is another top pick; it means ‘deep and intense.’
This list of popular African boys names is updated regularly with data we receive from the Social Security Name Database, and is always showing the latest in name trends. To see the most popular names for boys across all origins, check out our list of the top 100 boys names.
