Baba
Girl name · African · Ghanaian
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- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Baba you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryBaba first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
About the name Baba
Baba is a girl name of African and Ghanaian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-aba”. Fewer than 5 US babies a year get Baba, so it doesn't appear in Social Security records: about as rare as a name gets.
Origin:African namesGhanaian names
More African girl names
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
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Questions about the name Baba
What is the origin of the name Baba?
Baba has African, Ghanaian roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Baba a boy or girl name?
Baba is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.