‘What’s in a name?’ – you shouldn’t keep that famous dialogue in your mind while naming your baby. Names neither define the failure and success of one’s life nor brings fortune or misfortune. But an appropriate title helps your child to shape her personality in that way. Therefore, it’s not unusual that people with the name ‘Melody’ love music a lot, and the word ‘Decent’ unconsciously grows subtle decency inside the child.
African Americans have a long-rooted tradition to name their children right after their birth. They highly appreciate meaningful words that also follow their ancestry or religion. Though they used to embrace some widespread names for their newborn girls, they have become selective in recent days and prefer unique words as names. Here you will find a list of African-American derived black baby girl names:
Prettiest Black Girl Names
| Names | Meanings |
| 1. Abeba | Flower; Amharic |
| 2. Adalia | Noble one |
| 3. Alheri | Grace; Hausa |
| 4. Alisa/Alisha | Great Happiness |
| 5. Amahle | The beautiful ones; Zulu |
| 6. Angelina | Angel |
| 7. Aretha | Excellence |
| 8. Añuli | Joy; Igbo |
| 9. Bertrise | Blessed |
| 10. Buhle | Beautiful; Ndebele |
| 11. Candice | Queen Mother |
| 12. Cari | Beloved |
| 13. Carsandra | Shining or Excelling Man |
| 14. Caryne | Pure |
| 15. Charlotte | Petite |
| 16. Charmaine | Bountiful Orchard and Song |
| 17. Chiamazk | God is beautiful; Igbo |
| 18. Chikondi | Love; Chewa |
| 19. Dana | Black Pearl |
| 20. Deisha | Who shows the right way |
| 21. Gardenia | Garden’s Flower |
| 22. Gemma | Gem or Jewel |
| 23. Hyacinth | Precious Stone |
| 24. Iridessa | Resembles rainbow |
| 25. Janice | Bond of Victory |
| 26. Janie | God is gracious |
| 27. Javina | Joyful |
| 28. Jayla | Jaybird |
| 29. Kalina | Flower |
| 30. Kalisha/ Kaneasha | Great Joy |
| 31. Keyna | Jewel |
| 32. Konjit | Beautiful; Amharic |
| 33. Latreece/ Latreese/ Latrisha | Noble, Patrician |
| 34. Mbalenhle | Beautiful flower; Zulu |
| 35. Minenhle | Beautiful day; Zulu |
| 36. Monifa | I am lucky; Yoruba |
| 37. Okoye | Day of the week |
| 38. Rue | Friend |
| 39. Shareese/ Sharise | Cherry |
| 40. Sula | Good-natured |
| 41. Thando | To love; Zulu |
| 42. Thema | Queen; Akan |
| 43. Tyonna | Princess |
| 44. Velena | Love and Beauty |
| 45. Yanika | God is Grecious |
| 46. Yewubdar | Beyond beauty limits; Amharic |
| 47. Zuri | Beautiful; Swahili |
Unique Black Girl Names
| Names | Meanings |
| 1. Afyia | Born on Friday |
| 2. Aleale | Rash |
| 3. Ayana | Eternal Blossom or Beautiful Flower |
| 4. Beyoncé | Beyond |
| 5. Jada | He knows |
| 6. Kamala | Lotus |
| 7. Kiona/Kionia | Brown Hills |
| 8. Kiyana | Light |
| 9. Kraystal | Brilliant Glass |
| 10. Latasia | Beautiful lady who is unique |
| 11. Lela | Black Beauty |
| 12. Lesia | Noble |
| 13. Mabinty | Princess |
| 14. Mishon | Gift from God |
| 15. Nashawn | Blessed One |
| 16. Rihanna | Basil |
| 17. Rosa | Fame |
| 18. Serena | Tranquil |
| 19. Simone | He has heard |
| 20. Sojourner | Spends the day |
| 21. Tamila | Dark Tree |
| 22. Taraji | Hope |
| 23. Tisha | Gladness, Happy |
| 24. Venus | Love |
| 25. Viola | Violet |
Popular African-American Girl Names
| Names | Meanings |
| 1. Adah | Beautiful |
| 2. Adanna | Her father’s Daughter |
| 3. Akira | Bright and Clear |
| 4. Akiriya | Intelligent and Bright |
| 5. Alexandra | Popularity |
| 6. Binta | With God |
| 7. Bisa | Greatly loved |
| 8. Bolanle | One Who finds wealth at home |
| 9. Eshe | Life |
| 10. Fayola | Walks with Respect |
| 11. Jemila | Beautiful |
| 12. Jendayi | Greatful |
| 13. Kaja | Pure |
| 14. Kalifa | Holy also means Chaste |
| 15. Kalinda/ Kalindi/ Kalynda | The Sun |
| 16. Karah | Beloved |
| 17. Kasmira | famous destroyer (of peace) |
| 18. Kiara | Dark Haired |
| 19. Laila | Dark Beauty |
| 20. Latonya | Praiseworthy |
| 21. Latrina | Pure |
| 22. Leal | Faithful |
| 23. Malika | Queen |
| 24. Mandisa | sweetness |
| 25. Nakeisha | Her Life |
| 26. Natalie | Birthday of the Lord |
| 27. Nerissa | Black-Haired |
| 28. Nichelle | Victorious Maiden |
| 29. Nisha | Night |
| 30. Oba | River Goddess |
| 31. Olabisi | joy Multiplied |
| 32. Ramla | Prophetess |
| 33. Serena | Tranquil, Serene |
| 34. Shakia | Good Looking |
| 35. Shandee | God is Gracious |
| 36. Shaniece | Gift of God |
| 37. Sheree/ Shereen/ Sherilyn | Dear, Darling |
| 38. Tisha | Gladness, Happy |
| 39. Whoopi | Celebration |
| 40. Xaviera | Bright, Splendid |
Strong Black Baby Girl Names
| Names | Meanings |
| 1. Aaliyah | Exalted, high, and sublime |
| 2. Aiesha | Living |
| 3. Akeiyla | Powerful |
| 4. Alexis | Defender |
| 5. Aliyah | To Ascend |
| 6. Althea | With healing power |
| 7. Amandla | Power |
| 8. Asia | East |
| 9. Assata | Who Struggles |
| 10. Audre | Noble Strength |
| 11. Ava | Life |
| 12. Billie | Resolute Protection |
| 13. Brione | Force, Power |
| 14. Bryah | Honourable, Strong |
| 15. Cantrice | Inspiring |
| 16. Chimamanda | My God will Never Fail |
| 17. Cleona | Father’s of Glory |
| 18. Dashay | Wise, Clam and Strong |
| 19. De-Andra | Defender of mankind, divine |
| 20. Deja | Already |
| 21. Devisha | like Goddess |
| 22. Devon | Defender |
| 23. Diamond | Brilliant Gem |
| 24. Earlene | Princess, Warrior |
| 25. Ebony | A black hard wood |
| 26. Elaine | Bright, Shinning Light |
| 27. Elois | Famous Warrior |
| 28. Frida | Peaceful |
| 29. Gabrielle | God is my Strength |
| 30. Hannah | Graceful One |
| 31. Jaleesa/ Jalissa | Promise of God |
| 32. Jasmine | |
| 33. Kamala | A Garden |
| 34. Karlene | Strength |
| 35. Karysha | Leader |
| 36. Latoria/ Latoya | Victorious One |
| 37. Makeba | Greatness |
| 38. Maya | Illusion |
| 39. Michelle | Who is like God |
| 40. Nia | Purpose |
| 41. Nina | Priceless One |
| 42. Nzinga | Beautiful |
| 43. Phylicia | Lucky |
| 44. Precious | Valuable |
| 45. Raven | |
| 46. Ronnie | Powerful |
| 47. Roshawna | Shining Light |
| 48. Ruby | Deep Precious Stone |
| 49. Serena | Tranquil |
| 50. Shanice | God is Merciful |
| 51. Teana | Rainbow from God |
| 52. Teena | Healty, Strong |
| 53. Tiara | Crown |
| 54. Toni | Priceless one |
| 55. Valeria | Healthy and Strong |
| 56. Viola | Violet |
| 57. Wilma | Strong Will |
| 58. Winnie | Holy Peacemaking, Gentle Friend |
| 59. Yevette | Archer |
| 60. Zora | Dawn |
Some Other Black Girl Names
| Names | Meanings |
| 1. Abrianna | Mother of Many Nations |
| 2. Adelaide | Nobility |
| 3. Alyssa | Noble and Kind |
| 4. Amaya | Night Rain |
| 5. Angel | Announcer or Messenger |
| 6. Aurelia | The Golden One |
| 7. Bertena | Ber means ‘Good’ and Tena means ‘Again’ |
| 8. Breeon | Powerful and Virtuous |
| 9. Brenna/ Breona/ Brianna | Little Drop of Water, Black-Haired |
| 10. Breonia/ Briona | High, Noble |
| 11. Breyona | Funny |
| 12. Brie | Place Name |
| 13. Cambria | The People |
| 14. Carey | Dark |
| 15. Chloe | Blooming |
| 16. Chrystyna | Follower of Christ |
| 17. Ciara | Black-Haired or Dark Skinned |
| 18. Corvina | Person who has Dark Hair |
| 19. Dakota | Friendly One |
| 20. Daloris | Sorrow |
| 21. Danielle | God is my Judge |
| 22. Darcy | Dark One |
| 23. Dashawna | Gift of God |
| 24. Davina | Beloved |
| 25. Davonte | A Body of Water Such as a River |
| 26. De-lisha | Gives Pleasure |
| 27. Debara | Bumble Bee |
| 28. Dedra | Sorrowful |
| 29. Delilah | languishing, senductive |
| 30. Denelle | God is my judge |
| 31. Denisha | Follower of the God Dionysos |
| 32. Desiree | Wished |
| 33. Destiny | Ceretainn Fortune, Fate |
| 34. Devany | Dark Haired |
| 35. Diamond | Brilliant |
| 36. Donna | Lady |
| 37. Dorsey/ Duana | Dark |
| 38. Duchess | Mean, Tough |
| 39. Ebony | Deeply Black Wood |
| 40. Edwina | Rich Friend |
| 41. Eleasha/Eleesha | God is Yahweh |
| 42. Elesha | God is Salvation |
| 43. Ernestine | earnestness |
| 44. Fajah | Thanks |
| 45. Farah | Happiness |
| 46. Germaine | Brother |
| 47. Gracilyn | |
| 48. Hamna | Dark Grape |
| 49. Henrietta | Keeper of the Hearth |
| 50. Ilida | Chosen |
| 51. Indigo | Indian dye |
| 52. Ja-Lisa | God’s Promise |
| 53. Jacinta | Purple |
| 54. Jackee/Jacquie | Supplanter |
| 55. Jada | Knowing |
| 56. Jailah | All Knowing |
| 57. Jamila | Beautiful |
| 58. Janeka | God is Gracious |
| 59. Jelan | Full of Strength |
| 60. Jessica | Rich or God Beholds |
| 61. Jetta | Jet Black |
| 62. Jocelyn | Happy |
| 63. Joelle | God will be Willing |
| 64. Jordan | Flowing Down |
| 65. Jordyn | To Flow Down |
| 66. Jovita | Happy |
| 67. Kadisha | Trustworthy |
| 68. Kala | Talent |
| 69. Kaleena | Rowan Tree |
| 70. Kayla | Pure |
| 71. Kendria | Water Baby |
| 72. Kerrin | Dark |
| 73. Khryssa | |
| 74. Kiana | Celebrated Child |
| 75. Kiaya | Beginning of Life |
| 76. Kimberly/Kimberlyn | Cyneburga’s meadow |
| 77. Kina | Short Form |
| 78. Krislyn | Combination Of Kris And Lynn |
| 79. Kylie | A Boomerang |
| 80. La-Verne | Springlike |
| 81. La-fara | Joyful |
| 82. La-juana | Flower of the Morning |
| 83. La-trice | Noble or Patrician |
| 84. Lacrecia/Lacricia | |
| 85. Lakeitha | Warrior |
| 86. Lakresha | Profit |
| 87. Lamesha | Queen |
| 88. Laquinda | The Fifth |
| 89. Larah | Cheerful |
| 90. Larhonda | Good Spear |
| 91. Lashanna | The Pretty Face |
| 92. Lashaunta | Stone, Boulder |
| 93. Lashawna | God’s Grace |
| 94. Lataya | Queen of the Fairies |
| 95. Latitia | Joy, Gladness |
| 96. Latoiya | Queen |
| 97. Latonia | Highly Praiseworthy |
| 98. Lavern | Alder Grove |
| 99. Lavonn | Wood |
| 100. Lavonne | Wood |
| 101. Lecia/ Leesha | Truth, honest |
| 102. Leonda | Lion |
| 103. Lila | Dark Beauty |
| 104. Lilith | Belonging to the Night |
| 105. Lysha | A Noble Kind |
| 106. Madison | Son of Matthew |
| 107. Makayla | God is Gracious |
| 108. Malene | magnificent |
| 109. Marisha | A Variation of mary |
| 110. Mattie | mistress of the House |
| 111. Maurita | Star of the Sea |
| 112. Melanie | Blackness |
| 113. Melcia | Ambitious |
| 114. Melea | Supplying |
| 115. Mercedes | Gracious Gifts |
| 116. Ornella | Flowering Ash Tree |
| 117. Paulina | Small |
| 118. Precious | of Great Worth |
| 119. Quanesia | Life |
| 120. Queisha | Favourite |
| 121. Raca | Worthless |
| 122. Ramerra | Judicious |
| 123. Rashawn | God is Gracious |
| 124. Rashona | Gazelle |
| 125. Raven | Dark Haired or Wise |
| 126. Rayhelle | Good Will |
| 127. Redonna | Fevorite |
| 128. Renell | Reborn |
| 129. Ronella | Rough Island |
| 130. Ronelle | Thanks |
| 131. Ronice | Nice |
| 132. Ronna | Mighty Conselor |
| 133. Sable | Black |
| 134. Sakina | Peace |
| 135. Sapphire | Sapphire |
| 136. Seanna | God is Gracious |
| 137. Shannel | Pipe |
| 138. Shantel | Like a Stone |
| 139. Shantewa | Darkness, Protection |
| 140. Sharisha | Thanks |
| 141. Shauna/ Shawna/ Shawnika/ Shenice | God is Gracious |
| 142. Shekeia | Hill |
| 143. Shonelle | to spread happiness to all around the world |
| 144. Shontal | Stone |
| 145. Sierra | Black |
| 146. Stephanie | Crowned in Victory |
| 147. Ta-Lisa | Consecrated to God |
| 148. Taisha | Alive and Well |
| 149. Takeisha | Faavorite |
| 150. Takira | Sun |
| 151. Taleisha | Blooming Life |
| 152. Talicia | Of a Noble Kind |
| 153. Tameca | Twin |
| 154. Tanesa | Who Born on Monday |
| 155. Tanish | Ambition |
| 156. Tashelle | Born on Christmas Day |
| 157. Tashina | Little Wing |
| 158. Tasiya | Resurrection |
| 159. Tauni/ Tawney | Golden brown |
| 160. Tawni | A Green Field |
| 161. Taye | He has been seen |
| 162. Taylor | Cutter of Cloth |
| 163. Tayshia | The Bond |
| 164. Tenesha/ Tinesha | Born on Monday |
| 165. Tia | Princess or Aunt |
| 166. Tiyah | Natural |
| 167. Tracia | War-Like |
| 168. Trae | Three |
| 169. Travia | To Cross |
| 170. Treina | Piercing |
| 171. Trinika | Beautiful |
| 172. Trinity | Pertaining to the Holy Trinity |
| 173. Tya | Joy |
| 174. Tye | From the Enclosure |
| 175. Viera | Truth |
| 176. Vondra/ Vonnie | Womanly, Brave |
| 177. Zaierra | A piece of Life with Gods |
| 178. Zekia | Pure |
| 179. Zelda | Dark Battle |
| 180. Zina | Secret Spirit |
These are the most popular girl names among African-American people. Though there are many names, we don’t want you to be confused while choosing a name; that’s why we tried to shorten the list as possible with only beautiful names. If you want to see more names, try to take a look at our baby names section, you will get thousands there.
