Here are some of the most popular and unique Black baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information.

Aaliyah

Origin: Arabic Meaning: High, lofty, sublime Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alaiya, Alaya, Alayah, Aleah, Alea, Aliah Famous Namesakes: R&B singer Aaliyah Peak Popularity: Aaliyah has been a top 100 name since 2001, the year R&B singer Aaliyah died in a tragic plane crash. It bumped up into the top 50 in 2011 and peaked in 2012 at position 36. As of 2019, Aaliyah is at position 70.

Alexandra

Origin: GreekMeaning: DefenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alexandrea, Alexandria, Alexandrina, Alexandrie, Alexandrina, Alejandra, Alessandra, Aleksandra, Aleksandra, OleksandraFamous Namesakes: Singer, songwriter, and actress Alexandra Burke, singer-songwriter Alexandra StanPeak Popularity: Alexandra hit its peak in 2000 at position 36. Since then, this name has seen a slow but steady decline, finally dropping out of the top 100 in 2016. As of 2020, Alexandra is at position 137.

Alexis

Origin: GreekMeaning: DefenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alexia, AlexusFamous Namesakes: French aristocrat, diplomat, political scientist, political philosopher, and historian Alexis de Toqueville, actress and model Alexis BledelPeak Popularity: Alexis peaked in 2001 as the fifth most popular baby girl name. It slowly declined thereafter, dropping out of the top 10 in 2004 and subsequently out of the top 20 in 2011. Since then it has been used less and less, bottoming out in 2019 at position 236.

Alicia

Origin: Spanish, Swedish Meaning: Noble Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alecia, Aleesha, Alesia, Alice, Alyce, Alysha, Alyssa Famous Namesakes: Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, prima ballerina and choreographer Alicia Alonso, gymnast Alicia Sacramone Peak Popularity: Alicia peaked in the early 2000s as the 121st most popular name and has declined steadily in position since. As of 2020, it was ranked 414.

Angel

Origin: Latin Meaning: Angel Alternative Spellings & Variations: Angela, Angelia, Angelle Famous Namesakes: Rapper and singer Angel Haze, basketball player Angel McCoughtry Peak Popularity: Angel has always been a popular name for both boys and girls, but less so for girls. As a feminine name, Angel has never been in the top 100. It peaked in 2001 at 104 and the most recent data put it at 395 in 2019. As a boy name, however, it has always been in the top 100, peaking in 2006 at 30 and most recently in 72.

Aniyah

Origin: English Meaning: Grace Alternative Spellings & Variations: Angela, Angelia, Angelle Famous Namesakes: Actor Daniyah Ysrayl  Peak Popularity: Aniyah has grown steadily in popularity since the year 2000, peaking in 2010 at 177. Since then it has declined slightly, putting it at 290 according to the most recent data.

Brianna

Origin: EnglishMeaning: High, nobleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bria, Briana, BreonnaFamous Namesakes: Rapper and actress Brianna Perry, track and field athlete Brianna Rollins-McNealPeak Popularity: Brianna peaked in 2000 as the 15th most popular name before beginning a decline. Brianna dropped out of the top 20 in 2007, out of the top 50 in 2013, and finally out of the top 100 in 2017. It is currently ranked 147.

Cassandra

Origin: GreekMeaning: To shine, to excelAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kasandra, KassandraFamous Namesakes: American singer, songwriter, model, actress, and dancer Cassie Ventura, American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer Cassandra WilsonPeak Popularity: Cassandra was at its most popular in 2000 as the 100th most popular name. It has slowly declined in popularity, with the most recent data placing it at 612.

Chantelle

Origin: French Meaning: Stony Alternative Spellings & Variations: Chantal, Chantel, Chanelle, Shantel, Shantelle Famous Namesakes: Basketball player Chantelle Anderson Peak Popularity: Chantelle is a rare name and not listed as a top 1,000 name.

Chloe

Origin: Greek Meaning: Green shoot Alternative Spellings & Variations: Chloë, Chloé, Cloé, Cloe, Kloe, Khloe Famous Namesakes: Singer and actress Chloe Bennet, actress Chloe Webb, racing cyclist Chloe Hosking Peak Popularity: Chloe has historically been a very popular name. In 2000, it was at 38 and it broke into the top 10 in 2009, staying there for three years before dropping slightly. Chloe is currently the 24th most common girl name in the U.S.

Dakota

Origin: Native American Meaning: Allies, friends Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dakotah Famous Namesakes: Actress Dakota Fanning, actress Dakota Blue Richards Peak Popularity: Dakota has steadily hovered around position 300 over the course of time. Its peak was at position 190 in 2006 and it is currently at position 257.

Destiny

Origin: LatinMeaning: DestinyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Destinee, Destinie, DestineyFamous Namesakes: Singer Destiny Chukunyere, actress, singer, and dancer Destiny Lightsy, basketball player Destiny WilliamsPeak Popularity: Destiny was at its most popular in 2001 at 22. It dropped out of the top 100 names in 2012 and it is currently ranked 309.

Dominique

Origin: LatinMeaning: Day of the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Domenica, Dominga, Dominica, Dominika,Famous Namesakes: Former prime minister of France Dominique de Villepin, tennis player Dominique Monami, French politician Dominique VoynetPeak Popularity: Dominique dropped off the charts in 2018 and it is now considered a rare name. Its record position was in the year 2000 at 525.

Imani

Origin: SwahiliMeaning: FaithAlternative Spellings & Variations: Imaan, ImanniFamous Namesakes: American singer-songwriter and violinist Imani Coppola, actress Imani HakimPeak Popularity: Imani peaked in 2001 as the 300th most popular name in the U.S. Since then it has seen a series of small declines and increases in popularity, with an overall trend of becoming less common. Imani is at position 521 as of 2019.

Isis

Origin: Egyptian Meaning: Throne Alternative Spellings & Variations: Iset, Iside Famous Namesakes: American model, actress, and fashion designer Isis King Peak Popularity: Isis is currently considered a rare name, having dropped off the charts in 2015. Its peak was in the year 2005 at spot 522.

Jasmine

Origin: Persian Meaning: Jasmine flower Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jasmin, Jasmina, Jasmyn, Jazmin, Jazmine, Jazmyn, Jazzmine, Jessamine, Jessamyn, Yasmeen, Yasmin, Yasmine, Yazmin, Famous Namesakes: American model Jasmine Tookes; American actress, director, singer, and dancer Jasmine Guy; American model, actress, and reality television personality Jasmine Waltz Peak Popularity: Jasmine has lost popularity over time but it is still moderately common. Jasmine dropped out of the top 50 names for girls in 2009 and out of the top 100 in 2015. According to the Social Security Administration’s most recent data, Jasmine was at position 141 in 2020.

Kalisha

Origin: Latin Meaning: LuckyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Felicia, Kallissa, Lecia, Lessia, LishaFamous Namesakes: TV show runner Kallissa MillerPeak Popularity: Kalisha is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Kaylen

Origin: EnglishMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cailyn, Kaelyn, Kailyn, Kalyn, Kaylee, Kailin, Kaylin, Kaylyn, KaylynnFamous Namesakes: Alpine ski racer Kaylin Richardson, American track and field athlete Kaylin WhitneyPeak Popularity: Kaylen is a rare name. It did make its way onto the charts for a short period of time, between the years 2003 and 2013. Its most popular year was 2009 when it was at position 686.

Keysha

Origin:HebrewAlternative Spellings & Variations: Keisha, Keesha, Kaysha, Kisha, Lakeisha, Lakeshia, Lakisha, NikeishaFamous Namesakes: American singer, songwriter, actress, and television producer Keyshia Cole, actress Keisha Castle-HughesPeak Popularity: Keysha is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Kiyana

Origin: JamaicanMeaning: Heavenly, divineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Diana, KianaFamous Namesakes: Author Kiana DavenportPeak Popularity: Kiyana is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Lacresha

Origin: African AmericanMeaning: Prophet, wealthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lucrecia, Lucretia, LucreziaFamous Namesakes: American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia MottPeak Popularity: Lacresha is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Ladonna

Origin: African AmericanMeaning: WomanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dona, Donna, Ladan, LadanaFamous Namesakes: American singer, songwriter, and actress Donna SummerPeak Popularity: Ladonna is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Makeba

Origin: African AmericanMeaning: UnknownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mahkeba, MakhibaFamous Namesakes: South African singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist Miriam MakebaPeak Popularity: Makeba is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Nikita

Origin: Sanskrit Meaning: House Alternative Spellings & Variations: Niketa, Nikitha Famous Namesakes: Movie actress Nikita Ramsey Peak Popularity: Nikita is a rare name that only made it onto the charts once. In the year 2000, it ranked at No. 884.

Tanisha

Origin: SanskritAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tanesha, Latanya, TanyaFamous Namesakes: Basketball coach and former player Tanisha Wright, model Tanisha HarperPeak Popularity: Tanisha is a rare name and not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Here are some popular and unique Black baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information.

Andres

Origin: GreekMeaning: ManlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Andre, AndreasFamous Namesakes: Mexican president Andrés Manuel López ObradorPeak Popularity: The name Andres has remained fairly steady around the 200 mark since the year 2000. It peaked in 2007 at position 152 and it is currently at position 220.

Antonne

Origin: EtruscanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Antoine, Anthony, Antony, AntwanFamous Namesakes: Book publisher, author, screenwriter, and film producer Antonne JonePeak Popularity: Antonne is a rare name and it is not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Booker

Origin: EnglishMeaning: Maker of booksAlternative Spellings & Variations: Brook, BrookeFamous Namesakes: American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States Booker T. Washington, jazz trumpeter and composer Booker Little, football player Booker BrownPeak Popularity: Booker is a rare name and it is not listed in the top 1,000 names.

Kristian

Origin: LatinMeaning: ChristianAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristian, Christian, Carsten, KarstenFamous Namesakes: Industrial designer Kristian Somer Vedel, painter Kristian ZahrtmannPeak Popularity: The name Kristian was at its most popular in the year 2000 at position 419. It has seen a slow and steady decline since, placing at position 793 according to the most recent data.

Kristopher

Origin: Greek Meaning: Bearing Christ Alternative Spellings & Variations: Christopher, Chris, Kris, Topher Famous Namesakes: musician, singer, and songwriter Kris Allen, singer-songwriter Kris Lawrence Peak Popularity: The name Kristopher was at its most popular in the year 2000 at position 295. It has seen a slow and steady decline since, placing at No. 771 according to the most recent data.

Darius

Origin: LatinMeaning: Possessing goodnessAlternative Spellings & Variations: Darijus, Dareios, DarioFamous Namesakes: French composer, conductor, and teacher Darius Milhaud, Singer-songwriter Darius RuckerPeak Popularity: The name Darius was at its most popular in the year 2000 at position 220. It has seen a slow and steady decline since, placing at position 570 according to the most recent data.

Elijah

Origin: HebrewMeaning: My God is YahwehAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eliya, Eliyah, EliayhuFamous Namesakes: Actor and producer Elijah Wood, religious leader Elijah MuhammadPeak Popularity: Elijah is currently the fifth most popular boy name in the U.S. It has been a top 10 name since 2016 and a top 20 name since 2010. It will likely stay common in the coming years.

Hakeem

Origin: ArabicMeaning: WiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: HakimFamous Namesakes: Basketball player Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, rapper known as Chamillionaire Hakeem SerikiPeak Popularity: 2016 is the only year that Hakeen made it onto the charts, ranking at position 910.

Isaiah

Origin: HebrewMeaning: Yahweh is salvationAlternative Spellings & Variations: Isiah, IsaiasFamous Namesakes: Actor Isaiah Russel-Bailey, basketball player Isaiah ThomasPeak Popularity: Isaiah has been about the 50th most popular name for the past 20 years. Its peak was at position 39 in 2006 and it is currently at position 53.

Jamal

Origin: ArabicMeaning: BeautyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dzhamal, Gamal, Jamaal, XhemalFamous Namesakes: Basketball player Jamal Murray, basketball player Jamal CrawfordPeak Popularity: The name Jamal was at its most popular in the year 2002 at position 363. It has seen a decline since, placing at position 860 according to the most recent data.

Jayden

Origin: Hebrew and SpanishAlternative Spellings & Variations: JadenFamous Namesakes: Swimmer Jayden Hadler, cricket player Jayden LevittPeak Popularity: Jayden peaked in 2010 and 2011 as the fourth most popular name in the U.S. It stayed in the top 10 from 2009 to 2013. It is currently at position 35.

Jaylen

Origin: African AmericanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jalen, Jaylin, JaylonFamous Namesakes: Basketball player Jaylen Brown, rapper Jaylen RobinsonPeak Popularity: Jaylen hit its peak in 2006 at position 291 on the charts. Its popularity has declined and it is currently at position 338.

Jeremiah

Origin: HebrewMeaning: Yahweh will exaltAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jeremy, JeremiasFamous Namesakes: Novelist and politician Jeremiah Clemens, pastor Jeremiah WrightPeak Popularity: Jeremiah has been a top 100 name since 2001. Its peak popularity was in 2010 and 2011 when it hit 51. As of 2019, Jeremiah is at 70.

Jordan

Origin: HebrewMeaning: The river that flows between the countries of Jordan and IsraelFamous Namesakes: Actor Jordan Fisher, actor Jordan CallowayPeak Popularity: Jordan is a well-used name that has consistently been in the top 100. Jordan was at its most popular for boys in the year 2000 at position 36. It has slowly declined in popularity since. The most recent data from 2019 shows Jordan at position 89. For girls, Jordan is less popular but it has been a top 1,000 name since 2000.

Josiah

Origin: HebrewMeaning: Yahweh supportsAlternative Spellings & Variations: IosiasFamous Namesakes: Scientist Josiah Willard Gibbs; potter, entrepreneur, and abolitionist Josiah Wedgwood; founder of American idealism Josiah RoycePeak Popularity: Josiah became a top 100 name in 2008 and it has gained popularity since, peaking at position 45 according to the most recent data.

Justus

Origin: LatinMeaning: JusticeAlternative Spellings & Variations: IustusFamous Namesakes: German scientist Justus von Liebig, Lutheran theologian and reformer Justus Jonas, German Actor Justus von DohnányiPeak Popularity: Justus was a top 1,000 name from 2000 to 2018 before dropping off the charts. It is now considered a rare name.

Khalil

Origin: ArabicMeaning: FriendAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kahlil, KhaleelFamous Namesakes: Moroccan footballer Khalil Azmi, Palestinian academic Khalil al-SakakiniPeak Popularity: Khalil is a moderately popular name. Khalil was at its most popular in 2019 at position 302.

Lemarcus

Origin: LatinMeaning: WarriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lamarcus, LemarcoFamous Namesakes: Football player LaMarcus Nurae AldridgePeak Popularity: Lemarcus is a rare name and not listed as a top 1,000 name.

Lamonte

Origin: Gaelic and Scandinavian Meaning: Man of lawAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lamant, LamontFamous Namesakes: Singer, songwriter, and record producer Lamont DozierPeak Popularity: Lamonte is a rare name and not listed as a top 1,000 name.

Malachiah

Origin: HebrewMeaning: Messenger of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Malachai, MalachiFamous Namesakes: Journalist, author, and broadcaster in Northern Ireland Malachi O’DohertyPeak Popularity: Malachiah is a rare name and not listed as a top 1,000 name.

Malik

Origin: ArabicMeaning: KingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Malak, MelikFamous Namesakes: R&B singer Malik Knighten, dancer Malik Sosho, basketball player Malik MonkPeak Popularity: Malik was at its most popularity in the year 2000 at position 176. Since then it has steadily declined on the charts. As of 209, Malik is at position 363.

Treyvon

Origin: African AmericanMeaning: Divine powerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Trevon, Tre’vonFamous Namesakes: Football player Treyvon Hester, basketball player Trayvonn Wright, basketball player Trayvon ReedPeak Popularity: Treyvon has appeared just four times on the charts, during the years 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2007.

Xavier

Origin: BasqueMeaning: New houseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Xzavier, Zavier, Xavior, JavierFamous Namesakes: Wrestler Xavier Woods, model Xavier Serrano, rapper Xavier WulfPeak Popularity: Xavier has been a top 100 name since 2001. 2007 and 2009 were its peak years, where it was the 68th most popular name. As of the most recent data, Xavier is at position 91.

Zahair

Origin: ArabicMeaning: Clear, evidentAlternative Spellings & Variations: Zaher, Zahir, ZaahirFamous Namesakes: Afghan prime minister Abdul Zahir Peak Popularity: Zahair is a rare name and not listed as a top 1,000 name.

Zion

Origin: BiblicalMeaning: A citadel that was in the center of JerusalemAlternative Spellings & Variations: TzionFamous Namesakes: Son of singer Lauryn Hill and CFL player Rohan Marley, grandson of singer Bob Marley named Zion David Marley, son of models Isabeli Fontana and Álvaro Jacomossi named Zion Jacomossi, son of celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson named Zion Mandela SamuelssonPeak Popularity: Zion has been on the charts since 2000. Since then it has increased in popularity. According to the most recent data, Zion is its peak popularity at position 154.