Zambia Baby Names
Zambian baby names reflect local languages, Christian traditions, and modern trends.
Zambia baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites. Zambia is also known as Republic of Zambia.
Current high-interest names include boys like Noah, Liam, Lucas and girls like Emma, Mia, Sofia. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Zambia
- Noah#1Hebrewrest; comfortNOH-uh/ˈnoʊ.ə/
- Liam#2Irishresolute protectorLEE-əm/ˈliːəm/
- Lucas#3Latin/Greekfrom Lucania; lightLOO-kus/ˈluːkəs/
- Daniel#4HebrewGod is my judgedan-YEL/daˈnjel/
- Ali#5ArabicexaltedAL-ee
- Muhammad#6Arabicpraiseworthymoo-HA-mad/mʊˈhæməd/
- David#7HebrewbelovedDAV-id
- Ahmed#8Arabicmost praiseworthyAH-med
- Omar#9Arabiclife; flourishingOM-ar
- Adam#10Hebrewman; earthAD-am
Most Popular Girl Names in Zambia
- Emma#1GermanicuniversalEM-uh/ˈɛm.ə/
- Mia#2Scandinavian/Italianmine; belovedMEE-uh/ˈmiː.ə/
- Sofia#3Greekwisdomso-FEE-ah/soˈfiːa/
- Olivia#4Latinolive treeuh-LIV-ee-uh/əˈlɪv.i.ə/
- Sara#5HebrewprincessSAR-uh
- Anna#6HebrewgraceAN-na/a.na/
- Maria#7Hebrewbeloved; bitterMAR-iuh
- Aisha#8Arabicalive; prosperousAIS-huh
- Isabella#9Hebrew/Spanishpledged to Godiz-uh-BEL-uh/ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/
- Fatima#10ArabiccaptivatingFAT-im-uh