Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Baraka since 1971
Babies named Baraka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 45 |
| 1980s | 8 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 | 95 |
| 2010s | 10 | 109 |
| 2020s | 0 | 118 |
Meaning & origin
Baraka is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'blessing' or 'divine favor,' drawn from the Quranic concept of barakah. While it has been in use in the United States since 1971, it remains rare: as of 2025, it ranked 4,249 and was given to about 1 in 71,170 boys. The name's peak popularity occurred in 2025, indicating a slight recent uptick, but its trajectory is stable rather than surging. Baraka is most familiar to American audiences through figures like the Kenyan runner and the jazz musician, though it carries deep religious resonance in Muslim communities worldwide.
Baraka originates from the Arabic word 'barakah', meaning 'blessing' or 'divine favor'. It is a common name in Muslim communities, often given with the hope that the child will be a source of blessing. The name also appears in Swahili-speaking regions due to Arabic influence.
“Baraka” around the world
Where Baraka lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Barak
Variants: Barakah, Barakath
Sibling names for Baraka
Names that share Baraka's style, for a brother or sister.
