Black culture has a rich history of strong and influential women. Choosing a name for a baby girl can reflect this heritage and the values you want to pass on. This list of the top 100 black girl names includes names from various origins, each with a unique meaning and pronunciation.
If you are looking for a name with cultural significance, a name that honors tradition, or one that stands out, this compilation offers a range of choices to consider for your baby girl.
Top 100 Black Girl Names
- Aaliyah
Meaning: Exalted, sublime
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ah-LEE-yah - Amara
Meaning: Grace, mercy
Origin: Igbo (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: ah-MAH-rah - Ayana
Meaning: Beautiful flower
Origin: Ethiopian
Pronunciation: ah-YAH-nah - Briana
Meaning: Noble, strong
Origin: Celtic
Pronunciation: bree-AH-nah - Chiamaka
Meaning: God is beautiful
Origin: Igbo (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: chee-ah-MAH-kah - Dalia
Meaning: Gentle
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: DAH-lee-ah - Ebony
Meaning: Dark wood
Origin: English
Pronunciation: EH-boh-nee - Eshe
Meaning: Life
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: EH-sheh - Imani
Meaning: Faith
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: ee-MAH-nee - Jade
Meaning: Precious stone
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: JAYD - Jamila
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: jah-MEE-lah - Kamaria
Meaning: Moonlight
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: kah-MAH-ree-ah - Kiana
Meaning: Divine
Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: kee-AH-nah - Layla
Meaning: Night
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: LAY-lah - Liyana
Meaning: It’s raining
Origin: Zulu
Pronunciation: lee-YAH-nah - Makena
Meaning: Happy one
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: mah-KAY-nah - Malika
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: mah-LEE-kah - Nia
Meaning: Purpose
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: NEE-ah - Nzinga
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Kongo
Pronunciation: n-ZING-ah - Olivia
Meaning: Olive tree
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: oh-LIV-ee-ah - Rania
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: rah-NEE-ah - Safiya
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: sah-FEE-yah - Sanaa
Meaning: Work of art
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: sah-NAH - Sarafina
Meaning: Fiery
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: sah-rah-FEE-nah - Shani
Meaning: Marvelous
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: SHAH-nee - Tahlia
Meaning: Dew from heaven
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: tah-LEE-ah - Tara
Meaning: Star
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: TAH-rah - Thandiwe
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Zulu
Pronunciation: tahn-DEE-way - Xhosa
Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Xhosa
Pronunciation: KOH-sah - Yasmin
Meaning: Jasmine flower
Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: YAZ-meen - Zahra
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ZAH-rah - Zainab
Meaning: Fragrant flower
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ZAY-nab - Zola
Meaning: Quiet, tranquil
Origin: Zulu
Pronunciation: ZOH-lah - Aisha
Meaning: Living, life
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ah-EE-shah - Alisha
Meaning: Noble, exalted
Origin: German
Pronunciation: ah-LEE-shah - Ashanti
Meaning: African tribe name
Origin: African
Pronunciation: ah-SHAN-tee - Aziza
Meaning: Precious
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ah-ZEE-zah - Binta
Meaning: With God
Origin: African
Pronunciation: BIN-tah - Chinara
Meaning: God receives
Origin: Igbo
Pronunciation: chee-NAH-rah - Djamila
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: jah-MEE-lah - Fadila
Meaning: Virtuous
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: fah-DEE-lah - Fatima
Meaning: Captivating
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: fah-TEE-mah - Habiba
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: hah-BEE-bah - Halima
Meaning: Gentle, patient
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: hah-LEE-mah - Inaya
Meaning: Care, concern
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: in-AY-ah - Khadija
Meaning: Early baby
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: khah-DEE-jah - Laila
Meaning: Night
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: LAY-lah - Maimuna
Meaning: Lucky
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: mai-MOO-nah - Malika
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: mah-LEE-kah - Mariam
Meaning: Sea of bitterness
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: mah-REE-am - Nasira
Meaning: Helper
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: nah-SEER-ah - Nawal
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: nah-WAL - Nia
Meaning: Purpose
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: NEE-ah - Noor
Meaning: Light
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: NOOR - Raniya
Meaning: Gazer
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: rah-NEE-yah - Safiya
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: sah-FEE-yah - Samira
Meaning: Companion in evening talk
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: sah-MEER-ah - Soraya
Meaning: Pleiades
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: soh-RYE-ah - Tahira
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: tah-HEER-ah - Tala
Meaning: Palm tree
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: TAH-lah - Tamara
Meaning: Date palm
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: tah-MAH-rah - Yara
Meaning: Small butterfly
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: YAH-rah - Zahara
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: zah-HAH-rah - Zaina
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ZAY-nah - Zeinab
Meaning: Fragrant flower
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ZAY-nab - Zuleika
Meaning: Brilliant, lovely
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: zoo-LAY-kah - Amaya
Meaning: Night rain
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: ah-MY-ah - Ayanna
Meaning: Beautiful flower
Origin: African
Pronunciation: ah-YAH-nah - Chanel
Meaning: Canal
Origin: French
Pronunciation: sha-NEL - Chantelle
Meaning: Singer
Origin: French
Pronunciation: shan-TEL - Denisha
Meaning: God of wine
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: deh-NEE-shah - Adanna
Meaning: Father’s daughter
Origin: Igbo (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: ah-DAH-nah - Afiya
Meaning: Health
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: ah-FEE-yah - Almaz
Meaning: Diamond
Origin: Amharic (Ethiopian)
Pronunciation: AL-maz - Amira
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ah-MEE-rah - Anika
Meaning: Grace
Origin: Hausa (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: ah-NEE-kah - Ashura
Meaning: Born during the Muslim month of Ashura
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: ah-SHOO-rah - Ayo
Meaning: Joy
Origin: Yoruba (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: AH-yo - Azmera
Meaning: Harvest
Origin: Amharic (Ethiopian)
Pronunciation: ahz-MEH-rah - Bahati
Meaning: Fortune, luck
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: bah-HAH-tee - Binta
Meaning: With God
Origin: West African
Pronunciation: BIN-tah - Dalila
Meaning: Gentle
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: dah-LEE-lah - Eniola
Meaning: Wealthy
Origin: Yoruba (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: eh-nee-OH-lah - Farida
Meaning: Unique, precious
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: fah-REE-dah - Hadiya
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: hah-DEE-yah - Ifunanya
Meaning: Love
Origin: Igbo (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: ee-foo-NAHN-yah - Jendayi
Meaning: Thankful
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: jen-DYE-ee - Kadija
Meaning: Early baby
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: kah-DEE-jah - Kalifa
Meaning: Holy, chaste
Origin: African
Pronunciation: kah-LEE-fah - Kesia
Meaning: Favorite
Origin: African
Pronunciation: KEH-see-ah - Lulu
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: LOO-loo - Mansa
Meaning: King, ruler
Origin: Mandinka (West African)
Pronunciation: MAN-sah - Nadira
Meaning: Rare
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: nah-DEER-ah - Nkosi
Meaning: Chief
Origin: Zulu
Pronunciation: en-KOH-see - Nnenna
Meaning: Father’s mother
Origin: Igbo (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: neh-NEH-nah - Nyala
Meaning: Mountain goat
Origin: African
Pronunciation: NYAH-lah - Omolara
Meaning: Born at the right time
Origin: Yoruba (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: oh-moh-LAH-rah - Sade
Meaning: Honor confers a crown
Origin: Yoruba (Nigerian)
Pronunciation: shah-DAY - Talibah
Meaning: Seeker of knowledge
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: tah-LEE-bah - Tendai
Meaning: Be thankful
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: ten-DYE
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