38 African American Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

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Last Updated on May 14, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zaire	Boy	River that swallows other rivers
Imani	Girl	Faith; Belief
Javion	Boy	Greece; Noah's grandson; Young
Javon	Boy	Greece; Eternal
Syncere	Unisex	Heartfelt; Genuine; Pure; Clean
Kymani	Boy	Adventurous traveler
Marquise	Boy	March; Borderland
Demari	Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Jahari	Unisex	Jewel; One with youth and strength
Javan	Boy	Greek tribe Ionian; Noah's grandson; Young

Jariah	Girl	Taught by Yahweh
Cashmere	Unisex	Luxurious wool fabric
Kyanna	Unisex	Divine; Goddesslike; Silk-like material; Enduring
Aamari	Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Quintavious	Unisex	Fifth
Nairobi	Unisex	Cool water
Aerial	Unisex	Lion of God; In the air
Janari	Girl	January month
Zae	Unisex	Beauty; Precious jewel; Fragrant flower; Of Azalea
Kiari	Unisex	Bright; Black

Kimbella	Unisex	Royal fortress; Beautiful; Fair
Ahmani	Unisex	Peace; Wishes
Keiana	Unisex	Living with grace; Ancient; Silk-like material
Makia	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Telvin	Unisex	Bald; Narrow water
Tee	Unisex	Small stand on which a golf ball is placed; Tribe; People; Tea; God
Ebon	Unisex	Foundation stone; Black wood from ebony tree
Nikia	Girl	Victory of the people; Faithful and pure
Ia	Girl	Violet flowers; Leaf; Net; Sixth musical note
Tallie	Unisex	Leaping water; Dew from God

Kiziah	Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon
Xaia	Unisex	Purpose; Aim; Good mother; Pure
Taneka	Unisex	Middle ricefield
Tawana	Girl	God is gracious
Quintana	Unisex	Fifth-ranking; Fifth-born child
Nyoka	Girl	Snake
Lashawn	Unisex	A person who has felt the graciousness of the God
Sharkeisha	Unisex	Unique; Expressive; Powerful

Infographic: Prominent African American Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

When deciding what to name your child, consider a baby name that represents your and your partner’s values and the traits you both admire. Such a name would take your child far and remind them of your love and blessings. To help nudge you in the right direction, we have compiled a few African American Baby Unisex Names With Meanings in our infographic below. Browse through it to find the perfect one.

African American Baby Unisex Names With Meanings(infographic)

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