Every year, the experts predict what the top baby names will be. And more often than not, the list includes names like Connor, Taylor, Ryan and Dylan. No offense to anyone walking around with these names, but because they’re so common, you can almost guarantee your child will be one of many in their class – and who wants that? We’re also pretty sure that if you’re reading this, you’re looking for a name that’s a little less country club with a lot more culture.
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So we scoured the internet to see what trusted sources like Black baby name expert and TikTok creator Zee Zee The Baby Namer think are the most creative ideas for Black baby names inspired by everything from nature to royalty.
If you’re expecting in the new year, we’ve got some ideas for names that will set your little one up for success.
Saria
Choose a name inspired by royalty, like Saria, which means “princess.”
Rylo
Rylo is a unique boys name which means “excellent, refreshing and distinct.”
Emorie
If you’re looking for a strong name for your baby girl, try Emorie, which means “brave and powerful”
Kian
Kian is a names with Persian roots. It has multiple meanings, but we love “Grace of God.”
Sanaa
Inspired by the beautiful “Brown Sugar” star, we love Sanaa, a name which means “work of art” in Swahili.
Ezra
Ezra, a name which means “help” or “helper” in Hebrew is one that will stand the test of time.
Zai
One of the best ways to give your baby a leg up in life is with a great name. We love Zai, a gender neutral name which means “prosperous” or “fortunate.”
Nova
If you believe your little one is a gift from above, try Nova, a name which means “a star that suddenly becomes brighter.”
Zahara
Looking for a name inspired by nature? Try Zahara, a name which means “flower” in Swahili.
Zora
Lovers of literature can pay tribute to one of our most celebrated Black authors, Zora Neale Hurston. with the name Zora, a Slavic name which means “dawn.”
Milan
Simple and powerful, Milan is a gender-neutral name, which means “gracious and strong.”
Daxton
Daxton, a boy’s name with roots in spirituality, means “noble blessing.”
Fara
Do you have a little girl on the way? We love the name Fara, which means “lovely” in Arabic.
Jayce
Jayce is a gender-neutral name which means “Lord is salvation.”
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