Names by culture & origin

African baby names

Girls' names

Amara Grace Zuri Beautiful

Boys' names

Chidi God exists Kofi Born on a Friday Kwame Born on a Saturday

Unisex names

Amani Peace, aspiration

Questions about African names

What are popular African baby names in the UK?

Amani, Amara, Chidi, Kofi, Kwame, Zuri are African names we cover, each with its meaning and origin explained.

Are African names commonly used in England and Wales?

Yes — the UK is home to families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and names of African origin are in genuine use here. For official year-by-year popularity, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales.

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Reviewed July 2026.