Boy nameCurrently #5,451 in the USSteady
Baraka
3 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Baraka's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Baraka's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Baraka |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Baraka through the decades
- Baraka peaked in 2021, when 24 babies were named Baraka in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Baraka has risen 57% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Baraka currently ranks #5,451 in the US and is holding steady.