Female and male names most popular from last year : Republic of the Congo.

Zuri, of African origin, means "beautiful" or "good" in Swahili.

Uncommon African name derived from Swahili meaning 'more' or 'additional'.

Unique African male given name derived from the Zairian River in Democratic Republic of Congo, meaning "the river that gives life," symbolizing water's importance to humans and the region's rich culture.

Unique and beautiful African name derived from Swahili, meaning "beautiful" or "gorgeous".

Elani: African origin name meaning 'eagle', symbolizing strength & vision.

English given name derived from the Old English word "myrlaw", meaning "driftwood" or "sandy point". It evokes images of nature and water, and gained prominence through Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness". Today, it's a unique and meaningful choice for boys or girls.

African-origin name, specifically Swahili, meaning "the handsome one.

Attractive and unique African name of Swahili origin that signifies "God is gracious".

Powerful African name of Swahili origin meaning "strong".

African name from the Ewe people, meaning 'peace' in their language.

Beautiful and unique African-derived Swahili name meaning 'angel'.

Beautiful African-origin name meaning "God is with us," derived from the Swahili words 'Mungu' (god) and 'na' (with), embodying divine accompaniment throughout life.

African-origin name from Congo, derived from Kikongo "Nazali," meaning "God has heard.

The female name Savana is of African Swahili origin, translating to 'treeless plain' or 'grassland', reflecting its association with vast African landscapes.

African-origin name from Swahili that signifies unity and balance, meaning "to mix or blend.

African origin name meaning "the one who brings joy" in Swahili.

Unique African name of Congolese origin meaning "peace".

African feminine given name derived from Swahili meaning 'beauty'.

African-derived name meaning 'plentiful' or 'flowing', inspired by the Congo River once known as Zaire.

Swahili girl's name meaning 'patience'.

Zaire is an African-origin given name derived from the mighty Congo River, signifying strength, power, and life-giving forces.

African-derived name from the Democratic Republic of Congo meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil".

Swahili-derived African name meaning 'calm and peaceful'.

African name of Congolese origin meaning "favorite daughter," derived from the Kikongo word "Zoila.

Unisex Congolese name meaning "to conquer" or "triumph", symbolizing strength and resilience, deeply rooted in African culture.

Unique and beautiful name of African origin, particularly from the Swahili culture. It means "fragrant flower" and signifies delicacy, beauty, and grace.

Captivating Swahili name meaning 'dream', popularized by Pitbull but rooted in African culture.

African-origin name derived from Swahili 'jaka', meaning 'grateful'. It signifies thankfulness and appreciation, reflecting highly valued traits in many African cultures.

Unique, uncommon given name of African origin from the Congo region, derived from the Kimbundu language.

African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'sweetness', associated with kindness and gentleness.

Unconventional African name derived from columbite-tantalite, used in electronics production, and coined by François-Xavier Verschave to raise awareness about conflict minerals in Africa.

Unique African name of Kikongo origin from DR Congo, its meaning varies but is associated with 'life' or 'resilience', and it has historic roots dating back to the Congo Kingdom period.

Beautiful African-origin name derived from Swahili "naya", meaning 'life'.

Unique African name with origins tracing back to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it was traditionally given to boys born on Sunday. In Lingala, one of the languages widely spoken in that region, Papa translates to "Sunday," reflecting its historical significance and deep-rooted cultural meaning. Despite its African roots, Papa has transcended geographical boundaries and is now a universal name found across various cultures and genders worldwide.

Rare African name from Swahili culture, meaning 'of the residence' or 'of the fort', traditionally given to children born into prominent families.

Portuguese name derived from the Latin Didacus, meaning 'twin'. It gained popularity through Saint Didacus (San Diego de Alcalá), canonized in 1498.

Rare African name derived from Swahili, meaning "little shell" or "small snail.

African origin name derived from Swahili, meaning "moon" or "born during full moon.

Unique unisex name of African origin, created by combining 'Oscar' (Latin: 'divine spear') and 'Mary' (Hebrew: 'bitter sea'). It gained worldwide recognition during the 20th century due to Congolese migration.

African name of Congolese origin meaning "the fifth child," reflecting the importance of birth order in many African cultures.