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