Antigua and Barbuda Baby Names
Antiguan names reflect the island's English-speaking, predominantly Christian heritage with African roots brought during the colonial era.
Antigua and Barbuda baby naming trends in Americas combine local tradition and global favorites.
Current high-interest names include boys like Joshua, Jahmai, Deshawn and girls like Kayla, Shaniqua, Rihanna. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Antigua and Barbuda
- Joshua#1HebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' In the Bible, Joshua was a leader of the Israelites, symbolizing courage and divine guidance.JOSH-yoo-ah
- #2JahmaiHebrewwarm springsJAH-my
- #3DeshawnAmericanGod is graciousdeh-SHAWN
- #4MarcusLatinA Latin name meaning 'dedicated to Mars.' Famously held by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, it symbolizes leadership and stoic wisdom.MAR-kus
- #5KevonIrishhandsome; belovedKEH-von
- #6OmariSwahiliGod the highestoh-MAH-ree
- #7JadonHebrewthankful; God has heardJAY-don
- #8KieronIrishlittle dark oneKEER-on
- #9RasheedArabicrightly guided; maturerah-SHEED
- #10DylonWelshson of the seaDY-lon
Most Popular Girl Names in Antigua and Barbuda
- #1KaylaHebrewcrown of laurels; who is like GodKAY-lah
- #2ShaniquaAmericanGod is gracioussha-NEE-kwah
- #3RihannaArabicsweet basil; good scentree-AN-ah
- Aaliyah#4Arabichigh; exalted; sublimeah-LEE-yah
- #5DestinyLatinfate; destinyDES-tih-nee
- #6BriannaIrishstrong; virtuous; highbree-AN-ah
- Kezia#7Hebrewcassia tree; fragrantkeh-ZY-ah
- #8TiffanyGreekmanifestation of GodTIF-ah-nee
- #9NadineSlavicThe French form of the Slavic 'Nadia,' meaning 'hope.' It is a sophisticated and classic name popular in French and English-speaking cultures.nah-DEEN
- #10JadeSpanishA name referring to the precious green gemstone. In Spanish, it was called 'piedra de la ijada' (stone of the side), believed to have healing powers.JAYD