Female and male names most popular from last year : Niger.
171 names found
Zakari
African-origin name, popular among Fulani people, meaning 'God remembers'.
Niam
Intriguing African name of Fulani origin, meaning 'like water' and symbolizing fluidity, adaptability, resilience, and blessing.
Kru
African name from the Ewe people, meaning 'peace' in their language.
Dakarai
Unique African name from the Fulani people meaning 'wise leader' or 'leader of peace'.
Abdoulaye
Unique African name of Fulani origin meaning "Servant of God," reflecting devotion to Allah and emphasizing humility before God.
Nero
Latin-origin name meaning 'black', associated with darkness yet also conveying power and uniqueness.
Akim
Captivating African name derived from Fulani culture, signifying 'one born during a journey' and reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the Fulani people.
Zaryiah
Arabic origin name that means "blooming flower.
Ovie
Unique male name of Nigerian origin, derived from the Urhobo language and meaning "the child has come.
Adama
Distinctive African name of West African origin, with meanings varying by region but generally conveying positivity such as peace or attractiveness. It gained wider recognition through the Gambian soldier Adamu Cerrah, also known as Adama Drammeh, who played a crucial role in a military coup in 1994. Today, it's popular among people of African descent globally due to its unique sound and historical significance.
Niani
Captivating African name of Mandinka origin, meaning "source of the Niger River." It's associated with the powerful empire founded by Sundiata Keita and holds historical significance among the Mandinka people.
Naija
Charming African female name derived from Nigeria, meaning "land of the Niger River," symbolizing strength and heritage.
Omarii
Omari is a unique African name of Fulani origin, meaning 'Life' or 'Chief'.
Saidy
African name of Fulani origin, meaning "blessed" or "gift of God.
Kanye
Unique West African name, from the Fulani people, meaning 'to await what will be encountered'.
Damiri
African origin name, specifically from the Yoruba culture of West Africa, meaning "peaceful and calm.
Fatumata
West African name of Fulani origin, meaning "happy mother" or "joyful mother", reflecting the positivity and maternal care valued in West African culture.
Jahmeir
African-origin name from the Fulani people, combining Arabic "Jah" (God) and "Meir" (illuminating), signifying 'God's illumination'.
Mali
Unique, captivating name of West African origin, derived from the Republic of Mali meaning 'hypothetical king' or 'kingdom of Mandé', reflecting its historical empire's grandeur.
Sahel
Unique male name of Arabic origin, meaning 'coast' or 'shoreline', symbolizing balance between environments and cultures.
Bakhari
African name of Hausa origin, meaning 'smart' or 'wise', popularized by figures like Mallam Bakari.
Cyree
Uncommon African name derived from the Yoruba tribe's reference to the Niger River, signifying "born near the great river" or "one who comes from life's source".
Daouda
African origin name, popular among Fulani people, translating to "thankful" or "grateful".
Daye
Daye, of Fulani origin, means 'to meet or encounter' and symbolizes fortunate encounters and reunions.
Dayonna
Uncommon yet powerful female name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people's goddess Oya, signifying "mother of nine" or "she who has given birth to twins.
Omari
African-origin name, popular among the Fulani people of West Africa, translating to "my life.
Ahmere
Captivating African name derived from Arabic 'Ahmad,' meaning 'praising life.'
Chisom
Chisom, an uncommon and lovely name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, signifies 'God has done good'.
Maty
Distinctive African name derived from Matthew, meaning 'gift of God', and brings good luck in West African cultures.
Aboubakar
Arabic unisex name meaning "father who shares".
Bakary
Traditionally male West African name derived from Fulani "bakari" meaning "wise/intelligent".
Ismaila
African-origin name from the Fulani people, meaning "he will hear" or "God will listen," reflecting their Muslim heritage.
Kandon
Uncommon yet captivating name of African origin, specifically from the Fulani people of West Africa, with meanings open to interpretation, often associated with strength and leadership.
Kmari
Ancient African name of Fulani origin, meaning "patience".
Kyzaire
Unique African name of Hausa origin, meaning "to grow" or "prosper".
Zamiri
Captivating African name of Fulani origin, meaning 'peace'.
Bailor
Distinctively African male name of Fulani origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th-16th century Fulani Empire in West Africa.
Fadima
African-origin name from the Fulani people, meaning "Joyous Peace.
Kahlaya
Unisex name of African Fulani origin, meaning 'strength' and signifying resilience, power, and nobility.
Naissa
Rare and beautiful African-derived name from the Fulani tribe, translating to "graceful one" or "one who is elegant".