Bahati
Bahati first appears in US records in 1975. It peaked in 2024, when 12 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 8.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bahati popular?
Rising Bahati has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23 | |
| 1980s | 6 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bahati mean?
Bahati means “luck” or “good fortune” in Swahili.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahati mean?
Bahati means Luck, fortune. Bahati means “luck” or “good fortune” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Bahati?
Bahati is of Swahili origin.
How do you pronounce Bahati?
Bahati is pronounced “bah-HAH-tee.”
Is Bahati a boy or a girl name?
Bahati is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Bahati a popular name right now?
Bahati has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Bahati?
In 2025, Bahati ranked #12267 among boys’ and #11091 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bahati most popular?
Bahati was most popular in 2024, when about 12 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bahati?
Names similar to Bahati include Amani, Baraka, Imani, Tumaini.
What names go well with Bahati?
Swahili names that pair well with Bahati include Zuri, Imani, Nia, Amani, Sanaa.