Female and male names most popular from last year : Nigeria.
6179 names found
Amara
African origin name meaning 'graceful' in Mandinka and 'peaceful' in Yoruba.
Amari
African origin, translates to "peaceful warrior" in Yoruba culture.
Ibrahim
Arabic name meaning 'father of many', derived from the Semitic root verb 'hrb'. It's revered in Islamic tradition as the prophet and patriarch of Arab people.
Maryam
Arabic feminine given name that means "sea" or "elevated". It holds significant historical and cultural importance in various regions, particularly in Islamic cultures where it signifies purity, strength, and faith due to its association with the mother of Jesus in Islamic traditions.
Nia
Igbo name of African origin, translating to 'gift from God'.
Amos
Hebrew name meaning 'carried', signifying destiny and endurance, popular among ancient Israelites and famously borne by the prophet Amos of Judah.
Jakari
Unisex African name from the Yoruba language of Nigeria meaning 'the one who brings joy.'
Dakari
Dakari, of Fulani origin, signifies 'wise and intelligent'.
Ailany
Rare African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'the joy of many'.
Khalani
Unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'to gather in peace'.
Khari
Unique Igbo Nigerian name meaning 'good fortune' or 'good luck', believed to bring prosperity and potentially connected to Islamic resilience through its Arabic counterpart 'Khar'.
Aniya
Attractive African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'father's daughter' and reflecting happiness at birth or paternal influence.
Jada
African-origin unisex name from the Yoruba tribe, meaning 'to rejoice' or 'give thanks'.
Ameer
Arabic name meaning 'commander' or 'leader', popular among Muslims worldwide.
Jalani
Unique African-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning "calm" or "tranquil," signifying peace and serenity.
Mekhi
African-origin unisex name derived from the Yoruba language, translating to "Who is who?" or "Who am I?", reflecting self-discovery and identity.
Damari
Igbo name of African origin meaning 'peaceful'.
Zakari
African-origin name, popular among Fulani people, meaning 'God remembers'.
Ayanna
Unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'by the shore', associated with water spirits and the power of nature.
Kamora
Captivating name of African origin, specifically Yoruba, signifying "beautiful, radiant star" and embodying power, wisdom, and good fortune.
Hakeem
African-derived name from Swahili culture meaning "wise" or "intelligent," reflecting desired attributes.
Janessa
Captivating feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious," associated with historical figures like Saint Jane Frances de Chantal.
Tahj
African-origin given name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "the first child." It celebrates the joy and pride associated with being the eldest sibling.
Amarah
Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, translating to 'powerful' or 'commanding respect', drawing from West African folklore where it signifies thunder and strength.
Niam
Intriguing African name of Fulani origin, meaning 'like water' and symbolizing fluidity, adaptability, resilience, and blessing.
Nashly
Meet Nashly, a unique unisex name of recent popularity with African roots from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. Its meaning, believed to be derived from 'Nash' or 'Nashe', signifies continuous progress.
Khari
Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the first-born" or "most senior", often used for boys but also suitable for girls, signifying importance and respect.
Layana
Yoruba African name meaning "mother has come home," inspired by a guiding spirit in ancient West African folklore.
Akeem
African name of West African origin, derived from the Arabic 'Ahmad', meaning 'highly praised'.
Makhi
Distinctive African given name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "Who is like God?" It signifies reverence towards the divine and has gained global recognition while retaining its cultural richness and spiritual significance.
Dayami
African-origin female name derived from the Yoruba language, meaning "my joy has returned.
Iyanna
African-origin name of Yoruba culture, derived from "Iya" (mother) and "Nna" (ours), translating to "Our Mother".
Laniyah
Laniya is a unique African Yoruba name meaning "Gift from God.
Kiari
African (Igbo) unisex name meaning "My joy is greater than yours.
Kodi
Distinct given name with origins in Scandinavia, where it means "dwelling" or "house", and in West Africa, where it signifies being born on a Tuesday. It may also be a variant of Cody, meaning "helper to the chief".
Jakhari
Igbo (Nigeria) origin name meaning "prospering at home".
Jaelani
African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'patience' or 'to be patient', symbolizing endurance and perseverance.
Namari
Uncommon African name from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "My riches.
Dalani
African origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba culture, signifying 'the one who meets upon arrival' to represent destiny or fate.
Rumani
Intriguing name of African Yoruba descent, popularized globally despite lacking a specific meaning.