One of the greatest contributors to the black culture came from the ‘Greatest of all Time’ the late Muhamed Ali. Going back to names with religious overtones, the name Tiana is of Latin origin and can be loosely translated to mean ‘follower of Christ.” While the name was popular in the 20th century, it saw a significant decrease around the mid 90’s. Mona can also be considered a shortened form of the Italian name Madonna, which was used primarily as a reference to noblewomen during the Renaissance era.

In this context, the name means aristocratic or noble. The interesting thing about the name Mona is that it is of Gaelic and Irish origin. While not very popular in the wider world, the name has found some foundation within Caribbean households.

It can be loosely translated to mean laurel or crown. The name Kayla is of Arabic and Hebrew origin. The word is of Latin origin, meaning simply ‘to determine.’ 13. In keeping with the tradition of giving black girls names with purpose and meaning, the name Destiny is self explanatory. In italian it is derived to mean ‘bright.’ In Korea it can be said to mean ‘first ray of sun.’ 12. The name Kiara has different meanings in different languages, but most of these meanings intertwine. The most popular of these are the french meaning of ‘beautiful woman’ and the English meaning of ‘royal obligation.’ 11. While a name used for black girls, the name Kenisha means many things in many languages. This name of Polish and Hebrew origin can be translated as ‘God was gracious.’ It is often synonymous with Christian centric black parents who decide to give their daughter that name in an effort to afford her some semblance of blessing. The bird aside, Raven can also be used to describe someone with dark hair, or someone who is wise as the aforementioned bird is often depicted as such in folklore. Raven is used sometimes by black parents for their daughters. This is an Old-English name that is obviously in reference to the iconic bird. Pop star aside, the name Rhianna means Great Queen and is of irish origin. However it is a name used mostly for black daughters. Perhaps popularised by the Barbadian born singer, the name Rhianna has in fact seen a surge in popularity. Like the former, Alexis is supposed to be a great leader. A female version of Alexander the Great, Alexis is thought to be strong and helpful. AlexisĪ derivative of the Greek name Alexander, the name Alexis is one that is sometimes given to black girls. Perhaps named after the aforementioned deity, Kashima is also the name given to many places in Japan. While the deity in question is male, black parents have commissioned the name for their daughters. Kashima is a Japanese deity who plays a major role in the folklore of the country. This is in the hopes that the child will rise with ambition and work towards her goals. Therefore it is no surprise that black parents would research and commission such a name for their daughters. In Sanskrit, the name Tanisha means ambition. Black parents have actually taken to the name, choosing to merge religious overtones with African heritage. It is a name that simply means faith in the aforementioned language. Keeping true to African origins, Imani is a Swahili name. The popularity of the Disney Aladdin franchise can also be seen as an inspiration for black girls to be given the name Jasmine. This name of Persian and Arabic origin is derived from the Jasmine plant. The name Jasmine is one that is supposed to be indicative of beauty. The aforementioned ancient Roman iteration of the Diana name meant beauty and swiftness, with Diana often being associated with huntresses. In french, the word Diandra means divine. DiandraĪ derivative of the Roman name Diana, Diandra as a name has French origins. Here are 30 unique black girl names for 2020. However that does not mean that there are no unique black names.

He ended the punchline by saying that somewhere out there in the world there is probably a black boy named Jose (a traditionally Mexican name) Johnson. The late comedian Charlie Murphy in one of his stand up specials poked fun at the fact that black people are the only people who borrow names from different cultures.

Unique black baby girl names