Bereket
Meaningblessing · Amharic
Bereket is an African boy name meaning “blessing”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Bereket would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationBereket peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Bereket you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Bereket would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryBereket first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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About the name Bereket
Bereket is a boy name of African origin meaning “blessing”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Bereket
What does the name Bereket mean?
Bereket means “blessing” and comes from Amharic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Vardaan (“blessing, boon”), Kei (“often blessing”), Mugisha (“blessing”) and Ashish (“blessing”).
What is the origin of the name Bereket?
Bereket is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Bereket a boy or girl name?
Bereket is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Bereket.
How popular is the name Bereket?
Bereket ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #5,555. Over the last five years it has climbed 4,828 places.
What names are similar to Bereket?
If you like Bereket, you might also like Vardaan, Kei, Mugisha and Ashish.
What should I know before naming my baby Bereket?
Bereket is an African boy name meaning “blessing”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.