Contemporary African American baby names

Names tagged with “Contemporary African American” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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5 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Izeyah
Hebrew
76
Modern invented name blending Isaiah (Hebrew 'God is salvation') with contemporary -yah suffix, popular in African American naming traditions
Hykeem
Arabic
62
Modern invented name, likely blending 'Hy-' prefix with 'Hakeem' (Arabic for wise, intelligent). Contemporary African American naming tradition.
Aiyonna
African
42
A contemporary creation blending African naming traditions with modern phonetic preferences. The structure suggests affection through the diminutive suffix, common in African diaspora names.
Javeon
English
40
Modern invented name, likely a blend of Java (the programming language or Indonesian island) with the suffix -eon, popular in contemporary African American naming traditions.
Naquan
Arabic
6
From Arabic 'Na' (prefix) and 'Quan' (complete/whole), conveying a sense of wholeness or completeness.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024