What does Bahati mean?
Bahati means “luck” or “good fortune” in Swahili.
What does Baraka mean?
Baraka means “blessing” in Swahili.
Bahati vs Baraka
Which is more popular?
Baraka is more popular than Bahati today: about 24 US babies were given the name Baraka in 2025, compared with 8 named Bahati.
| Bahati | Baraka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Luck, fortune | Blessing |
| Origin | Swahili | Swahili |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | bah-HAH-tee | bah-RAH-kah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1975 | 1971 |
| Peak year | 2024 (12) | 2021 (24) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 24 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bahati
Baraka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bahati | Baraka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 46 | 118 |
| 2010s | 23 | 109 |
| 2000s | 0 | 95 |
| 1990s | 0 | 21 |
| 1980s | 6 | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahati or Baraka more popular?
Baraka is more popular than Bahati today: about 24 US babies were given the name Baraka in 2025, compared with 8 named Bahati.
What is the difference between Bahati and Baraka?
Bahati means Luck, fortune (Swahili origin), while Baraka means Blessing (Swahili origin).
Which name is older, Bahati or Baraka?
In US records, Bahati first appears in 1975 and Baraka in 1971, so Baraka has the longer recorded history.