73 African American Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

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
Jakai	Unisex	God is gracious
Javari-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation	Unisex	River crossing; Stream

Jahari	Unisex	Jewel; One with youth and strength
Javan	Boy	Greek tribe Ionian; Noah's grandson; Young
Jariah	Girl	Taught by Yahweh
Zori-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More	Unisex	Mighty; Beautiful; Morning star
Jacolby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Coal town; Dark town
Cashmere-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation	Unisex	Luxurious wool fabric
Kartier	Unisex	Person who uses a cart to transport goods
Kyanna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Nicknames-&-Popularity	Unisex	Divine; Goddesslike; Silk-like material; Enduring
Aamari	Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Ajahni	Boy	One fought to have

Quintavious	Unisex	Fifth
Nairobi	Unisex	Cool water
Aerial-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-2025-Guide	Unisex	Lion of God; In the air
Jodeci-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames	Unisex	Abbreviation of the R&B group
Janari	Girl	January month
Zae	Unisex	Beauty; Precious jewel; Fragrant flower; Of Azalea
Kiari	Unisex	Bright; Black
Kimbella	Unisex	Royal fortress; Beautiful; Fair
Ahmani:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More	Unisex	Peace; Wishes
Dajon	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious

Keiana	Unisex	Living with grace; Ancient; Silk-like material
Makia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Telvin-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights	Unisex	Bald; Narrow water
Adante	Unisex	Enduring; Master
Twan	Boy	Flower; Yahweh is gracious
Tee	Unisex	Small stand on which a golf ball is placed; Tribe; People; Tea; God
Zamari	Unisex	To praise God
Ebon-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More	Unisex	Foundation stone; Black wood from ebony tree
Manhattan-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Trends	Girl	Island of many hills
Chimere	Girl	Chimera; God's deed; Spiritual being

Shaneil	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud;
Nikia	Girl	Victory of the people; Faithful and pure
Donielle	Girl	World's ruler
Ia	Girl	Violet flowers; Leaf; Net; Sixth musical note
Amary	Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Raynelle	Girl	Counsel's protection; Horn
Ravon	Girl	Bird; Delight
Ladawn	Unisex	The dawn; Lady; Ruler of the world
Tallie	Unisex	Leaping water; Dew from God
Kiziah	Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon

Jendaya	Unisex	To be thankful
Xaia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity	Unisex	Purpose; Aim; Good mother; Pure
Taneka	Unisex	Middle ricefield
Tawana-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide	Girl	God is gracious
Quintana	Unisex	Fifth-ranking; Fifth-born child
Nyoka-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide	Girl	Snake
Ebony-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-More-In-2025	Girl	Dark beauty; Ebony tree
Domonique	Unisex	Of the Lord; Child born on Sunday
Jaylin	Unisex	Beautiful jaybird; Lake
Lavon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Cultural-Insights	Unisex	Yew; Lion; White

Nakia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know	Unisex	Pure
Savion-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames	Unisex	The new house; Groundsel; Senecio; A type of plant in the daisy family
Savon	Unisex	Soap maker
Shaquille-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-And-5-Variations	Unisex	Handsome; Well-developed; Beautiful; Good looking
Sire	Girl	Beautiful victory; Senior
Tavaris	Unisex	Son of the hermit
Ivory-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-What-You-Need-To-Know	Unisex	Creamy-white color; Made of ivory
Niger	Girl	River of rivers
Luscious	Unisex	Light
Daystar	Unisex	Sun

Namaari-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-and-Adorable-Nicknames	Girl	Pure heart
Rashin	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Sambo	Unisex	Name of God

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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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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