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Girl Names from Africa

African names for baby girls hail from all around the continent and offer an uncommon yet usable complement of choices. A few African girl names are starting to catch on in the US, including Zola and Zuri, which feature the exciting Z initial.

Along with Zola and Zuri, other African names for girls in the US Top 1000 include Amara, Anika, Nala, Zendaya, and Zora. One-of-a-kind African girl names given to fewer than five baby girls at last count include Ameyo, Lulit, Nemy, and Thulile.

While these are some of our favorites, for even more African baby girl names, go to our masterlist of African Names for Girls.

Girl Names from Africa

Bayo

Meaning: the crown meets joy

Origin:African, Nigerian, Yoruba
1998
Akosua

Meaning: born on Sunday

Origin:Twi, Ewe, Ghanaian
2662
Salana

Meaning: sun

Origin:Latin
2736
Shanti

Meaning: peace

Origin:Hindi
2484
Kamali

Meaning: spirit guide, protector

Origin:African, Mashona
4145
Panya

Meaning: mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one

Origin:African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
10118
Kessie

Meaning: chubby baby

Origin:African, Ashanti
4050
Imena

Meaning: dream; faith

Origin:African, Arabic
3808
Subira

Meaning: patience

Origin:African, Swahili
9255
Lulit

Meaning: pearl

Origin:African, Amharic
3904
Efemena

Meaning: here is my wealth

Origin:Urhobo
9951
Enu

Meaning: fifth born child

Origin:African, Akan
17608
Gabisile

Meaning: has made people envious, but they won't get it

Origin:Bantu, Zulu, Xhosa
9104
Thandeka

Meaning: lovely

Origin:Zulu, Ndebele
6383
Xois If you are the proud parent of a beautiful b...
Origin:African place name
6057
Abebi

Meaning: we asked for her and she arrived

Origin:Variation of Abeni, Yoruba
9855
Masozi

Meaning: tears

Origin:Tumbuka
14888
Nneka

Meaning: my mother is supreme

Origin:Igbo
7126
Olwethu

Meaning: ours

Origin:Zulu, Xhosa
4100
Pili

Meaning: second born

Origin:African, Swahili
10814