Swahili baby names
36 names with Swahili roots, each one with what it actually means. 9 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.
In common use
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Zuribeautiful858 a year · the US, 2017
- Niapurpose or intention138 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Imanifaith or belief606 a year · the US, 2017
- Nalasuccessful, graceful66 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Jelanimighty; powerful132 a year · the US, 2017
- Jaharijewel, treasure87 a year · the US, 2017
- Kamarialike the moon72 a year · the US, 2017
- Adiagift49 a year · the US, 2017
- Kahariwarrior; fighter42 a year · the US, 2017
Rarer names
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country — which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Bakariof noble promise
- Neemablessing
- Safarijourney, expedition
- Imarafirm, strong
- Kaziwork or labor
- Kiswacloth, garment
- Afiyahealth; well-being
- Maishalife
- Jasiribrave, courageous
- Rehemacompassion, mercy
- Joharijewel or precious stone
- Zawadigift; present
- Shomarifirm; strong
- Askariwarrior; soldier
- Malkiaqueen
- Enzithings; matters; affairs
- Akiliwisdom; intelligence
- Zalikawell-born; noble
- Furahajoy or happiness
- Nzuribeautiful, good, or fine
- Zamaniof ancient times; timeless
- Mosione who is first; chief
- Sanurakitten
- Bahatiluck, fortune
- Hodariswift; fast moving
- Rizikiblessing; sustenance; livelihood
- Kamalispirit; energy
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