Swahili names for boys are most familiar in the US via the Presidential name Barack, the sports-related Kobe, and Simba of The Lion King. But there are other Swahili boy names that may be appealing to the parent in search of an African name for their son. Swahili is the most well-known African language and culture in the US and other English-speaking countries, so the names here may feel more accessible than other African names for boys.
Here, our full list of Swahili names for boys. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
