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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is African American.
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Takoya f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name blending the popular phonetic prefix ta and the name Sequoia, influenced by names such as Takia and LaToya.
Takya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular name prefix ta and Kaya 2.
Taleah f English (Modern), African American (Modern)
Variant of Taliyah, the spelling influenced by Leah.
Taliyah f African American (Modern)
An invented name combining the phonetic elements ta, lee and ya, based on the sound of Aaliyah... [more]
Tamirah f Arabic, African American (Rare)
Means "date merchant, possessor of dates" in Arabic.
Tamisha f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements ta, mee and sha. Also compare Tamika and Tanisha.
Tamron f African American (Americanized, Modern)
Tamron is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and optical components for cameras.
Tamya f African American (Modern)
An invented name, combining the phonetic elements ta, my and ya, and based on the sounds of names such as Tamia and Amaya... [more]
Tanasha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ta, nay and sha in a similar vein to Tanisha.
Tanasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of ta, nay and Asia 1, similarly to Anasia.
Tangela f African American
Combination of the phonetic element ta with the name Angela.
Tanqueray m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Tanqueray. This is the name of a brand of gin, which was founded by British distiller Charles Tanqueray (1810-1868).
Tanzala f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name.
Tanzania f African American (Rare)
From the name of the African country.
Taquasha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element ta and the name Quasha. It can be spelled TaQuasha, Ta'Quasha or Taquasha.
Taraji f African American
Means "hope" in Swahili. It is a verb, not a noun, and means "to hope, to wish for". It is not used as a name in Africa but was part of the Afrocentric African American naming culture of the 70s that borrowed from various African words.
Tarhonda f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Ta with the name Rhonda.
Tarrhonda f African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Rhonda using the prefix Ta-.
Tasheka f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, possibly an elaboration of Tasha influenced by Tamika.
Tashiana f African American (Modern)
Altered form of Tatiana, influenced by Tasha.
Tashonda f African American
Combination of the popular prefix ta with the name Shonda. It can be spelled TaShonda or Tashonda.
Tatanya f African American, English
Perhaps a variant of Tatiana or a combination of the name prefix Ta- and Tanya
Tatisha f African American
Combination of Tatiana and Aisha.
Taurean m & f African American (Rare)
From the English word that means "person born under the astrological sign Taurus" (see Taurus). Use of the name has been inspired by the American actor Taurean Blacque (1941-2022), known for his role on the police drama television series Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), who was born Herbert Middleton, Jr... [more]
Tauvia f African American (?), English (American)
Name of unknown meaning. A notable bearer is actress Tauvia Dawn.
Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]
Teairra f African American
Variant of Tierra. It can be spelled Teairra or with a capitalized third letter as TeAirra. A known bearer is Teairra Marí Thomas (1987-), an American singer-songwriter, dancer, hip hop model and actress.
Tee f & m African American
Variant of Tea.
Telicia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Talisha, possibly influenced by the spelling of Felicia.
Temetrius m & f African American
Temetrius is a variant spelling of Demetrius.
Tenita f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown, possibly a variant of Tanisha.
Terica f African American (Modern, Rare)
Created name. Most likely a blend of Terri and Erica.
Tesehki f & m African American (Rare)
First used by TV personality Latifa “Tesehki” Malone. Origin unknown.
Tevina f African American
Feminine form of Tevin.
Teyana f African American (Rare)
Contraction of Tiana with the popular prefix/suffix Tey.
Thelisie f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Historically used by African-Americans.
Thelmetta f African American (Rare)
Combination of Thelma with the suffix -etta. This name is borne by Thelmetta "Toddy" Suggs, the wife of American singer Chuck Berry.
Theonita f African American
The name was originally made up from Theophilus and Juanita.... [more]
Tiasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Tyasia, It is influenced by the prefix ti-.
Tijuana f African American
Possibly from the name of the Mexican city, Tijuana. A known bearer of this name is American actress Tijuana Ricks (1978-).
Tirien f & m African American
Meaning "kind", Tirien may be invented, or a variant of Tirion.
T'Keyah f African American (Modern)
Variant of Takia. This was popularized by the American actress, comedian, writer and singer T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (1962-), who was born Crystal Walker and adopted her stage name in 1988... [more]
Todrika f African American
Todrika comes from the masculine name Todd and and the feminine name Erika/Erica.
Tona f Dutch, Scandinavian, Spanish, African American
Diminutive of Antonia. In Scandinavia it is also used as a variant of Tone (the Norwegian form of Þone).... [more]
Tondalaya f African American
The (misspelled) name of an 11 year old girl featured in the 'Jet' magazine in 1955.... [more]
Tonicha f African American (Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Tanisha. In the case of the Portuguese singer Tonicha (1946-), born Antónia de Jesus Montes Tonicha, it is apparently from her surname.
Tonique f African American
From French “tonic”.
Tonita f African American
Posibbly a diminutive of Tonia.
Tosh f English, African American
Variant if Tash, diminutive of Natasha, Latosha, etc.
Toyota f African American (Rare)
From the name of the Japanese car company (See Mercedes, Ferrari and Porsche).... [more]
Traimia f African American
Female version of the name Tremaine or Traimian. Means quiet, fun-loving, loves to cook and enjoy life.
Tranese f African American (Modern, Rare)
A blend of Tracy and names that end in -nese.
Trazana f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be an alteration (through metathesis) of Tarzana, which is said to mean "strange woman" in Bantu. Also compare Tarzan.... [more]
Tremaine m & f African American, Cornish
Historically a Cornish surname meaning "stone settlement", derived from the Cornish 'tre', meaning a homestead or settlement, and 'men', meaning stone. ... [more]
Trenay f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements tre and nay, probably modelled on Renee.
Trene f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements tre and nay, probably modelled on Renee... [more]
Trenice f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements tre and nees. It may be modelled on Denise.
Trenisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements tre, nee and sha.
Trinia f English (American), African American
Combination of the popular name prefix tri and Shania.
Tristez f African American
Possibly from the word “tristesse”
Truely m & f African American
President
Tunisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Tanisha, perhaps influenced by the name of the country Tunisia.
Turkessa f African American
An invented name, based on the Spanish word turquesa meaning "turquoise". This was used by American singer Mary Wilson of the Supremes for her daughter born 1975.
Twanda f African American (Rare)
Combination of Twana with the popular suffix da, inspired by names like Shawnda and Wanda.
Tyaisha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tyesha composed of Aisha with the popular prefix Ty-.
Tyanna f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ty, ya and na, probably modelled on Ayanna and influenced by Tiana.
Tyasia f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ty and Asia 1. Also compare Tyesha and Tasia.
Tychelle f African American (Rare)
Blending of the phonetic element ty and Michelle.
Tyesha f African American (Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ty and the name Iesha.
Tyiese f African American (Modern, Rare)
Modern name, possibly based on Thais or Tyrese.
Tyjae m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty and jay. It can be spelled Tyjae or with a capitalized third letter as TyJae.
Tyjah m & f African, African American (Modern)
Apparently means "smart" in one of the languages on the African continent. However, the name can also be derived from the name abbreviation (or initials) T.J., which is typically pronounced as "tee-jay" and its pronunciation henceforth developed into a first name of its own right (Teejay).
Tykarra f African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of the popular phonetic prefix ty and Toccara.
Tykisha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ty with the name Kisha.
Tynetta f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Ty- and Netta 1.
Tynika f African American
Variant of Tanika except with the ty- prefix.
Tynise f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty and nees.
Tyquanna f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Tyquan, or a combination of the popular phonetic prefix ty and Quanna.
Tyquasia f African American (Rare)
An invented name, probably based on the sounds found in names such as Tyasia, Tyquan and Takisha.
Tyrisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty, ree and sha.
Tyronda f African American (Rare)
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Tyrone, combining the popular phonetic prefix ty with the name Rhonda... [more]
Tyronica f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ty and the name Veronica.
Tysha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ty and sha, possibly modelled on Tasha... [more]
Tyshae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ty and shay.
Tyshea f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tyshae or sometimes Tyshia.
Tyshia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tashia using the popular prefix Ty-.
Tytiana f African American (Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ty and the name Tatiana.
Tytianna f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tytiana. Tytianna was given to 7 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Uganda f & m African American (Rare)
From the name of the African country.
Ukari f African American
The name was popular in the year 1999 in the USA for the women college basketball player Ukari Figgs.
Uniqua f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Unique, using the popular African-American suffix -qua.
Unita f African American
Elaboration of Unity.
Urelaine f African American (Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain etymology.
Valaida f African American (Rare)
A known bearer is jazz musician Valaida Snow.
Valoria f African American (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Valora influenced by Valeria.
Vanasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, possibly based on the sounds found in names such as Vanessa, Venetia, Janasia and Danasia... [more]
Vashawn m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix va- with Shawn.
Vaux f African American
Transferred use of the surname Vaux.
Ve’ondre m & f African American
Possibly a female version of DeAndre or Deondre, or Ondre combines with the prefix Ve... [more]
Verdella f African American
While its precise origin is uncertain, it may be related to names like Verdell, which derives from the French "vert" or Latin "viridis," meaning "green." The "-ella" suffix suggests a feminine elaboration, following a pattern common in African American naming traditions of the early 20th century.... [more]
Vermettya f African American
Vermettya Royster was a member of the R&B ensemble 'The Sisters Love'.
Vernell f & m African American
Variant of Vernel, or possibly an elaborated form of Verna and Vernon.
Vernessa f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an attempt at creating a feminine form of Verne influenced by Vanessa.
Vidolia f African American
Vidolia Hardy lived in Atlanta, Georgia at the time of the 1940 census
Vinyette f African American
Alternate spelling of the word vignette.
Vondrea f African American (Modern, Rare)
Probably a blend of the popular name syllable Von (compare Lavonne) with the name Andrea 2.
Vonetta f English (American), African American
Possibly a feminine form of Von 3, using the Italian feminine diminutive suffix -etta. It had a little burst of popularity in the United States in the 1970s, when the actress Vonetta McGee (1945-2010) was active.