Baraka
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Baraka
Its resonant rhythm and positive connotations have led to some popularity with African-American parents, though it tends to have a masculine feel, particularly considering the rise of a certain Barack.
Baraka for boys#4263 US
Baraka is a masculine name with Swahili and Arabic origins, meaning 'blessing' or 'divine gift.' Common throughout East Africa and in Muslim communities worldwide, it carries deeply spiritual connotations of divine favor and prosperity. The name appears in various cultures with similar meanings—in Arabic traditions as a concept of spiritual energy or blessing from God. Baraka has gained recognition beyond its original cultures through figures like filmmaker Baraka Atkins and through cultural references in film and literature. The rhythmic quality of its three balanced syllables gives it a melodic sound, while its meaning makes it an optimistic, positive choice expressing gratitude and hope for a child's future.
Pronounced buh-RAH-kuh.
As of October 2026, Baraka ranked #15893 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #7459 in 1981.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,761 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,256 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,761 | 21 | 12.3 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,263 | 24 | 14.1 |
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