Liberia Baby Names
Liberian names reflect a unique mix of American-influenced Christian names from Americo-Liberian settlers and indigenous names from Kpelle, Bassa, and other tribal traditions.
Liberia baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites. Liberia is also known as Republic of Liberia.
Current high-interest names include boys like Joseph, James, Moses and girls like Mary, Martha, Rebecca. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Liberia
- Joseph#1HebrewGod will addJOH-zef
- James#2HebrewsupplanterJAYMZ
- Moses#3Hebrewdrawn out of waterMOH-zez
- Emmanuel#4HebrewGod is with useh-MAN-yoo-el
- David#5HebrewbelovedDAY-vid
- #6AbrahamHebrewfather of many nationsAY-brah-ham
- George#7Greekfarmer; earth-workerJORJ
- Samuel#8HebrewGod has heardSAM-yoo-el
- #9KollieKpelleborn during the rainy seasonKOH-lee
- #10BoimaKpelleborn into a large familyBOY-mah
Most Popular Girl Names in Liberia
- Mary#1Hebrewbeloved; wished-for childMAIR-ee
- #2MarthaAramaiclady; mistressMAR-thah
- Rebecca#3Hebrewto tie; to bindreh-BEK-ah
- Ruth#4Hebrewcompanion; friend; vision of beautyROOTH
- Sarah#5Hebrewprincess; noblewomanSAIR-ah
- Grace#6Latingrace; favour of GodGRAYS
- Esther#7Persianstar; hiddenES-ter
- Hawa#8Arabiclife; breath of lifeHAH-wah
- #9KortoKpellepetite oneKOR-toh
- #10MusuMandingowomanMOO-soo