How have African American baby naming trends changed over time?

Many African Americans adopted Biblical and European names like John, Mary, and David. But, with the rise of African American movements, like the Civil Rights Movement, the naming trends started shifting towards names inspired by leaders like Rosa and Martin. They also started giving names that celebrated African heritage, such as Quianna and Cleavon.

Can African American baby names be influenced by popular culture?

Yes. Many African American names are influenced by popular culture, including those from music, movies, television, and sports. Some examples include Zendaya, Keisha, LeBron, and Serena.

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41 African American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Janiyah	Girl	God is gracious; Favored
Javion	Boy	Greece; Noah's grandson; Young
Jabari	Boy	Almighty; Powerful; Brave one
Javon	Boy	Greece; Eternal
Jaelynn	Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Jaylon	Boy	One who remains calm
Janiya	Girl	God's grace; Beloved
Jayvion	Boy	One who can heal or a healing power
Jaleah	Girl	Sublime; Greatness; Honorary
Jahzara	Girl	Princess; Blessed princess

Jaquan	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jakai	Unisex	God is gracious
Jacari	Unisex	May God Protect; Supplanter
Jayvon	Boy	One who belongs to Greece; Healing; Ionian
Javari	Unisex	River crossing; Stream
Jayven	Boy	Ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica
Jahari	Unisex	Jewel; One with youth and strength
Javan	Boy	Greek tribe Ionian; Noah's grandson; Young
Jayvian	Unisex	Invented name
Jeremih	Boy	God will exalt

Jariah	Girl	Taught by Yahweh
Jarell	Boy	Spear ruler; Spear hill
Jaren	Boy	To sing loud
Jayanna	Girl	Gracious, Favor
Jaheem	Boy	Dignified; Abyss
Juwan	Boy	God is gracious
Jacolby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Coal town; Dark town
Jerron	Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Sacred name
Jakiya	Unisex	May God protect; Supplanter; Mine
Janari	Girl	January month

Jawan	Boy	God is gracious; Young
Jamaine	Boy	Brother
Jahlia	Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Jerrin	Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Yahweh will exalt
Jaquita	Girl	Supplanter; Little girl; Frenchmen
Jaco	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Supplanter
Janisha	Girl	One who dispels ignorance; God is gracious
Jeanetta	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Jendaya	Unisex	To be thankful
Jaylin	Unisex	Beautiful jaybird; Lake

Jayveon	Boy	Unique; Modern; Strong

Infographic: Splendid African American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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African American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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