African American Submitted Names

Jaquitta f African American
Variant of Marquita.

Jaquon m African American
Variant of Jaquan.

Jaquonthin m African American
Possibly a blend of Jaquan and Jonathan.

Jarè m African American (Rare, ?)

Jarell m African American (Modern, Rare)

Jariah f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jeriah.

Jarius m African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on Jerry and Darius.

Jarmal m African American
Variant of Jamal.

Jarmecca f African American (Modern)
Not sure of the history or origin.

Jarrius m African American (Rare)

Jasai m African American
Meaning unknown. Its usage is likely influenced by the popularity of other names that start with ja, such as Jamari, Jakai, and Jasiah.

Jasan m African American
Variant of Jason.

Jasani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name by combining the phonetic element ja and Dasani.

Jasean m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Ja- and Sean.

Jashaun m African American (Modern)
Variant of Jashawn.

Jashawn m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular prefix ja and Shawn.

Jashawna f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Jashawn.

Jasheika f African American

Jashon m African American
Variant of Jashawn.

Jasmiyah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name combining the phonetic elements jaz, mee and ya, based on Jasmine.

Jatavia f African American (Modern, Rare)

Jatoree f African American
Combination of the prefix ja and Toree.

Jatori f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Tori, probably modelled on Natori.

Jatory m African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix ja- with Tory.

Ja'Vahna f African American (Rare)
Possibly an anglicized form of Giovanna.

Javale m African American (Rare)

Ja'van m African American

Javante m African American (Modern)
Variant of Javonte.

Javari m African American (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Javaris altered due to the influence of Jabari (and also sharing a sound with Jamari and Jakari).

Javarie m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Javari.

Javarious m African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Javaris. This name can be spelled Javarious or with a capitalized third letter as JaVarious.

Javaris m African American
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an invented name blending Jarvis with Tavares.

Javaughn m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Javon, the spelling influenced by that of Vaughn. This name can be spelled Javaughn or with a capitalized third letter as JaVaughn.

Ja'veon m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Javon.

Javette f African American
Possibly a blend of the phonetic element ja with the name Yvette.

Javicia f African American
Likely a combination of a name that starts with Jav- (such as Javiera) with a name that ends in -icia (such as Alicia).... [more]

Javontay m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Javonte.

Javorius m African American (Modern, Rare)
Meaning unknown.

Jawaan m African American
Contracted version of Jaquan. Spelling may be influenced by Dutch or Arabic.

Jawan m African American (Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

Jawana f African American (Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Joanna or Juana inspired by names such as Tawana, Shawana and Lawana.

Jawann m African American (Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

Jawanna f African American (Rare)
Variant of Joanna.

Jawanza m African American

Jawaun m African American (Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

Jawon m African American (Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

Ja'Wuan m African American
Variant of Juwan.

Jayana f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jayanna.

Jayanna f African American (Modern), English (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Ayanna.... [more]

Jaycina f African American
Jaycina Almond is a model and founder of the non-profit Tender Foundation.

Jayco m African American (Modern, Rare)

Jaykeem m African American
Name meaning: ?. Is an Arabic influenced name

Jaykela f African American
Variant of Jakayla.

Jaykia f & m African American
Combination of Jay 1/Jack and Kia

Jaylani f African American (Modern)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Kaylani using the popular phonetic element jay. Also compare Jelani and Jaylon.

Jaymere m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and meer, or a blend of Jamie and Jamir.

Jaymir m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaymere.

Jayquan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and quan.

Jaysean m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jayshawn.

Jaysha f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, using the phonetic elements jay and sha, and sharing a sound with names such as Daysha and Stacia.

Jayshaun m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jayshawn.

Jayshawn m African American
Combination of Jay 1 and Shawn.

Jayven m African American (Modern)
Variant of Javon.

Jayvian m African American (Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern, ?)
Variant of Javion.

Jayvier m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name, blending the popular phonetic element jay with the name Xavier, possibly inspired by the Spanish form Javier.

Jayvion m African American (Modern)
Variant of Javion.

Jayvon m African American (Modern)
Variant of Javon.

Jaywanna f African American (Rare)
Likely a combination of the phonetic element jay and the name Juana.

Jayzlin f African American

Jazay f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jaz and ay, or ja and zay, possibly influenced by names such as Janae and Jahzara.

Jazminn f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jasmine.

Jazznae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jaz and nay, possibly based on Janae.

Jealisa f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaleesa.

Jeanetta f English, African American, South African
Elaborated form of Jeanette.

Jehlani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylani and rhyming variant of Kehlani with the popular element jay.

Jehnai f African American

Jelessa f African American

Jemaar m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jamar.

Jemel m African American
Variant of Jamel.

Jemele f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Jemel.

Jemell m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jamil/Jamal/Jamelle

Jemena f Spanish (Latin American, Modern), African American (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Jimena.

Jenelope f English, African American

Jenique f African American
Combination of Jen and the suffix -ique.

Jeniyah f African American (Rare)
Variant of Janiyah.

Jentonda f African American
An invented name, possibly a combination of Jen and Tonda, or a variant of Tonya

Jequon m African American
Variant of Jaquan.

Jeralean f African American (Rare, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]

Jerdine f African American

Jeremih m English (Rare), African American (Rare)
Variant of Jeremiah. It is used as a stage name by American rapper Jeremih, whose real name is Jeremy Felton.

Jeremiyah m African American
Variant of Jeremiah

Jeremyiah m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
A rare variant spelling of Jeremiah, probably influenced by the short form Jeremy.

Jermajesty m African American (Rare)
A combination of the name Jermaine and the English word majesty. Possibly inspired by the style of address "your majesty."

Jermane m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jermaine.

Jermayne m African American
Variant of Jermaine.

Jermeir m African American

Jermell m African American
Combination of Jeremy and the suffix mell.

Jermonika f African American
Combination of the popular prefix Jer- and Monica.

Jerohn m African American (Rare)
African American name possibly a form of the name John with an added initial sound and emphasis on the second syllable. Most well known bearer is Jerohn Garnett, a professional drummer who has worked with a variety of top rated singers and bands.

Jeronda f African American
Feminization of Jerome or combination of prefix je with Rhonda.

Jerrin m African American, American
Derived from Jeremiah. "God fearing" "kind" "loving" "talented" "gentleman" "my heart's joy"

Jerrion m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaron 2.

Jerron m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaron 2.

Jerryd m African American
Variant of Jared. American professional basketball player Jerryd Bayless bears this name.

Jerushia f African American
Elaboration of Jerusha.

Jervonne f African American (Rare)

Jeshaud m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jashad, possibly a blend of the phonetic element ja with the name Rashad.

Jessereel m African American (Rare)

Jessetta f Filipino (Rare), African American (Rare)
Feminization of Jesse.

Jestiny f English, African American
Inspired by the name Destiny.

Jesykah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

Jetaun f African American (Modern, Rare)

Jevona f African American

Jhace m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jace.

Jhanae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Janae.

Jhandi f & m African American (Modern)
Not sure. Taken from Hinduism.

Jhanelle f African American
Variant of Janelle.

Jharel m African American
Variant of Jerrel.

Jhariah m African American (Rare)
The origin of this name is unknown. A known bearer is Jhariah Clare, an American musician.

Jharrel m African American
Meaning unknown. A famous bearer is actor Jharrel Jerome (1997-)

Jhayco m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayco.

Jheico m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayco.

Jiah m African American

Ji'aire m & f African American
Jiaire is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.... [more]

Jimella f African American
Variant of Jameela.

Jimmia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jimma

Jimol m African American (Rare)

Jinella f African American
Variant of Janella.

Jkwon m African American (Modern, Rare)
From the rapper J-Kwon (real name Jerrell Jones).

J’maale m African American
Variant of Jamal.

J'Mya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jamya.

J'Naia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Janaya or Janiyah.

Jnyah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Janiyah. It is often spelled as J'nyah or J'Nyah with an apostrophe. Also compare Nyah.

Jochibed f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jochebed.

Jockquel m African American

Jodeci m & f African American, English (Modern)
In the case of the R&B quartet which helped popularise the name in the early 1990s, it is taken from the names of its members, Joel "JoJo" Hailey, Donald "DeVanté Swing" DeGrate, Dalvin "Mr. Dalvin" DeGrate and Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey.

Johari m & f African American

Johnavon m African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of Johnathon and Donovan.

Johndre m African American (Rare)
Combination of John and Andre.

Johnel m African American

Johnetta f African American (Modern)
Feminine diminutive of John.

Johnniqua f African American
Possibly a feminine form of John influenced by Shaniqua.

Johnquan m African American
Elaboration of John with the popular suffix -quan.

Johntae m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jonte 2.

Joleitha f African American
Variant of Julitha.

Jomir m African American (Modern)
alternate spelling of Jamir

Jo'Nae f African American
Combination of Jo, a short form of names such as Joanne, and the popular phonetic element nay... [more]

Jonise f Haitian Creole, African American (Rare)
Combination of Jo (from a name such as Joanne) and Denise.

Jonisha f English (American), African American
Variant of Johnisha.

Jonita f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
Perhaps a combination of Jo and Nita 1 or feminine form of Jon 2, inspired by Juanita.

Jonmikal m African American
Phonetic pronunciation of Johnmichael. A famous bearer is the American professional basketball player Malik JonMikal Beasley (1996-).

Jontae m African American (Modern)
Variant of Jontay.

Jontay m African American (Modern)
Combination of Jon 2 and the common phonetic suffix tay, probably modelled on Donte.

Jonte m & f African American (Modern)
Formed from Jon 2 and the common phonetic suffix tay, probably modelled on Donte.

Jontel m African American

Josheryl m African American

Jovan m African American
Possibly an anglicized form of Giovan (also compare Jovani, Jovanni) or a variant of Javon.

Jovari m African American

Jovon m & f African American
Variant of Javon.

Jovonte m African American (Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Jovani (an anglicized form of Giovanni) using the phonetic element tay... [more]

Jowayne m African American

J'queisha f African American

Jsean m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jasean.

J'shawn m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayshawn.

J'shondra f African American

Juakeen m African American
African American variant of Joaquin.

Juanda f African American
Variant of Wanda influenced by Juan 1.

Juane f & m Afrikaans, South American (Rare), African American

Juanika f African American (Modern, Rare)

Juanya m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
An elaboration or feminine form of Juan 1.

Juba f African American, Afro-American (Slavery-era)
Anglicized form of Adjoa used by early slaves in the American South. It is attested in the 1730s in South Carolina.

Jumal m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Jamal.

Jumichael m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix ju and the given name Michael.

Jushawn m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jashawn.

Jussie m Obscure, African American (Rare, ?)
Borne by American actor Jussie Smollett (1982-). Perhaps it is a variant of Jessie 2 or a diminutive of Justin.

Juvon m African American
Variant of Javon.

Juwan m African American
Variant of Juan 1. A known bearer is retired American basketball player Juwan Howard (1973-).

Juwanda f African American

Juwann m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

Juwon m African American (Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

Juwuan m African American (Rare)
Variant of Juwan.

J'vaughn m African American (Modern)
Variant of Javon.

J'vonne m African American
Variant of Javon.

Jwan m & f African American
Possibly a variant of Juwan.

Jyasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element jy and the name Asia 1. Also compare Nyasia, Tyasia and DeAsia.

Jyeire m African American (Rare)
Alternate spelling of Jair.

Jynessia f African American

Jyrell m African American (Modern)
Variant of Tyrell influenced by names that begin with the letter J such as Jeremy,Jeremiah and Jayden.

Kaboni m African American
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be derived from the African surname Kaboni.

Kachelle f African American (Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ka and Michelle.

Kadeem m African American
Variant of Khadim or possibly Kadim. A known bearer is American television actor Kadeem Hardison (1965-).

Kadesha f African American, Jamaican Patois, Trinidadian Creole
Variant of Khadija.

Kadia f African American
This name may be of Creole or European origin. In the case of a possible European origin it may have come from the Russian name Katya which is short for Ekaterina or Katerina.

Kadijah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Khadija.

Kadisha f American, Trinidadian Creole, Caribbean, African American
Possibly a variant of Khadija.

Kaelahn m African American (Rare)

Kajuana f African American
Combination of the prefix ka and the name Juana. Also compare Kawana.

Kalayah f African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements ka, lay and ya, probably based on names such as Alayah and Kaliyah.

Kalaysia f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, based on the sounds of names such as Kalayah, Khaleesi, Malaysia and Alaysia.

Kaleisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Kalisha.

Ka'lesa f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kalesa.

Kalesa f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix Ka- and the nama Lesa

Kalia f English (American, Modern), African American (Modern)
Variant of Kaliyah.

Kalicia f African American (Americanized, Rare)

Kamar m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic elements ka and mar modelled on Lamar or Jamar, or perhaps a variant of Qamar... [more]

Kamarie f & m African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamari.

Kamarion m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ka and Marion 2.

Kamarius m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular name prefix ka and Marius, in a similar fashion to Kamarion.

Ka'marria f African American (Modern, Rare)

Kamayah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kamiyah.

Kameeka f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name blending the popular phonetic prefix ka and the name Tamika. This is the name of the main character in Thelma Lynne Godin's children's book The Hula Hoopin' Queen (2014).

Kameria f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamara.

Kamerice f African American

Kamesha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Camisha.

Kameshia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Camisha.

Kamia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamya.

Kamiri m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of Kamari and Amiri.

Kamisha f African American
Variant of Camisha.

Kamiya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Kamiyah.

Kamoni f & m African American (Modern)
Variant of Kamani.

Kamora f African American (Modern)
Variant of Kimora.

Kamorah f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamara.

Kamoura f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kimora.

Kamya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Kamiyah. It can be spelled Kamya or with a capitalized third letter as KaMya. It shares the same trendy sounds found in other names such as Amaya, Jamya, Shamya and Makiyah.

Kamyah f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kamya.

Kamyia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kamiyah.

Kamyiah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kamiyah.

Kanakisha f African American (Rare)

Kandys f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Candice.

Kaneesha f African American (Modern)
A variant of an Indian name.

Kaneisha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kenisha.

Kanem m African American

Kanesha f African American
Variant of Kenisha.

Kaneshia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kenisha.

Kaniah f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kaniya.

Kaniesha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kenisha.

Kaniqua f African American

Kanise f African American (Modern)
Combination of the syllable ka with the name Denise.

Kanisha f Indian, African American, Caribbean
Possibly a combination of the popular phonetic elements ka, nee and sha (also found in Shanika)... [more]

Kaniya f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ka, ny and ya.

Kaniyah f African American (Modern)
Variant of Kaniya.

Kantavious m African American
Variant of Kentavious.

Kanyae m African American
Variant of Kanye.

Ka'oir f African American (Modern)
Possibly a blend of the popular phonetic element kay with Dior. This is borne by Jamaican entrepreneur Keyshia Ka'oir Davis (1985-), formerly known as Keyshia Dior, the wife of American rapper Gucci Mane (real name Radric Davis), as well as their daughter Iceland Ka'oir Davis (2023-).

Kaprisha f African American (Rare)
Variant spelling of Capricia.

Karamo m African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. A notable bearer of this name is the American reality star and television host Karamo Brown (b. 1980), who is of Jamaican and Cuban descent.

Karecia f Caribbean (Rare), African American (Rare)

Karee f African American

Karisma f African American
Variant of Charisma.

Karlisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Carlisha, a combination of Carla and Lisha. Also compare Kalisha.

Karlos m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Basque, African American
Variant of Carlos.

Karon m African American
Combination of the popular elements ka and ron. Famous bearers of this African-American name include the American football player KaRon Coleman (1978-) and American actor Karon Riley (1978-).

Kartier m & f African American (Modern)
Variant of Cartier.

Kasean m African American (Rare)
Variant of Kashawn.

Kashaun m African American
Variant of Kashawn.

Kashavia f African American (Modern), African American

Kashawn m African American (Modern)
Variant of Keshawn; a combination of the phonetic prefix ka with the name Shawn.

Kashawna f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Kashawn.

Ka'shayla f African American
Variant of Kashayla.

Kashayla f African American
Combination of the prefix ka and Shayla.

Kashia f African American (Modern)

Kashmere m & f African American
Variant of Cashmere.

Kashonda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix ka- and the given name Shonda.

Kasmine f African American (Rare)
Likely an invented name based on Jasmine or Yasmin.

Kasseem m African American
Variant of Kasim.

Kassimi m & f Arabic, African American

Kaszmere f African American
Blend of Kazimir and Cashmere.

Katanya f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix ka with the name Tanya. Also compare Katonya.

Katasha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name prefix ka and Tasha.

Katavia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name prefix ka with tavia from Octavia.

Katedra f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cátedra.

Kathaniel f African American (Rare, Archaic)
The name of Knoel Scott's mother.

Katisha f Theatre, African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. This was used for a character in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado (1885), set in Japan. Since the 1970s it has also been used as a blend of the prefix ka with the name Latisha.

Katiti f African American (Rare)
A name coined in the 1970s in the movement of choosing Afrocentric names for children, after the Ugandan place name Katiti.

Katonya f African American (Rare)
Combination of the name suffix ka- and Tonya.

Katoria f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix ka and Toria. Also compare Latoria and Katoya.

Katoya f African American
Rhyming variant of LaToya.

Katrell m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, possibly a blend of the name prefix ka with Latrell or Montrell.

Katrese f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Katrice.

Katresha f African American

Kavon m African American
Variant of Kevon.

Kawana f African American

Kawanna f African American
Variant of Kawana.

Kawhi m African American (Rare)

Kayarea f African American (Rare)

Kaydnz f African American
Variant of Cadence.

Kaylisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Kay 1 and Lisha.

Kayonna f African American (Rare)
Variant of Kayana 1.

Kayron m African American (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Kieron.

Kayshaun m African American
Variant of Kayshawn.

Kayshawn m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Keshawn.

Kayshawna f African American (Rare)
Feminine from of Kayshawna, a variant of Keshawna or a combination of Kay 1 and Shawna.

Keah f African American

Keanan m African American
African American form and variant of Keenan or Kenan 1.

Keandra f African American

Keandre m English, African American
Combination of the popular name prefix Ke and Andre.

Kearis f African American (Rare)

Ke'asa f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Ke'Asia.

Keasa f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Ke'Asia.

Keasha f African American