Iesha♡
Meaning: A modern name meaning “alive” or “life,” popularized in the 1990s.
African American Names for Girls Starting with I
I - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "I". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
63 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "I"
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Ife♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “love.”
Ifunanya♡
Meaning: Igbo for “love.”
Iliana♡
Meaning: Light, bright.
Imani♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “faith,” chosen for its powerful spiritual resonance.
Inaya♡
Meaning: An Arabic name meaning “care” or “concern,” reflecting compassion.
India♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the country, symbolizing exotic beauty.
Indigo♡
Meaning: Inspired by the deep blue color, symbolizing creativity and intuition.
Indira♡
Meaning: Splendid, beauty.
Ines♡
Meaning: Pure, chaste.
Inez♡
Meaning: Holy, pure.
Infinity♡
Meaning: Reflects limitless potential, chosen for its modern edge.
Iretomiwa♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “blessings have come to me.”
Isabella♡
Meaning: A Spanish origin name meaning “pledged to God.”
Isioma♡
Meaning: Igbo for “one who is of good luck.”
Isla♡
Meaning: A Scottish origin name meaning “island.”
Itzel♡
Meaning: Rainbow lady.
Ivana♡
Meaning: A variation of Ivanna, chosen for its elegance and strength.
Ivory♡
Meaning: A name inspired by the precious material, symbolizing purity and beauty.
Iyla♡
Meaning: Sanskrit origin, meaning “moonlight.”
Izara♡
Meaning: Star, flower.
Izzy♡
Meaning: God is my oath.
Ida♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ireena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Isa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ishawna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Iveanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Iza♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ianthia♡
Meaning: Form of Iantha, a form of Ianthe: Violet-colored flower (Greek).
Iaquana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture. a possible form of Quianna or Kiana, modernized forms of Anna: Graceful one (Hebrew).
Ices♡
Meaning: Form of Isis: Supreme goddess or spirit (Egyptian).
Ida♡
Meaning: Industrious (Old German).
Iesha♡
Meaning: Form of Aiesha or Aisha: Alive; life (Swahili, East Africa).
Iheoma♡
Meaning: A welcome child; a beautiful thing (Igbo or Ibo, Nigeria).
Ila♡
Meaning: From the island (Old French).
Ileen♡
Meaning: Form of Eileen: Brilliant; shining light (Irish Gaelic).
Ilhan♡
Meaning: Clear, eloquent, lucid, and distinct (Qu'ran or Koran; Islamic Africa).
Ilyasah♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Muslim).
Iman♡
Meaning: Faith (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Imani♡
Meaning: Form of Iman: Faith (ih-MAHN-ee—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). Imani is the seventh principle celebrated during the traditional African harvest festival, Kwanzaa.
Imogene♡
Meaning: Image or likeness (Latin).
Ina♡
Meaning: Form of Inez, Spanish form of Agnes: Pure one (Greek).
Inez♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Agnes: Pure one (Greek).
Inger♡
Meaning: Form of Ingrid: Hero’s daughter; beautiful (Old Norse).
Inona♡
Meaning: Form of Iona: Violet (Greek).
Iola♡
Meaning: Dawn cloud; violet color (Greek).
Ionia♡
Meaning: Form of Iona: Violet (Greek).
Ionis♡
Meaning: Form of Iona: Violet (Greek).
Ira♡
Meaning: Watchful one (Hebrew).
Irena♡
Meaning: Form of Irene: Peace (Greek).
Irene♡
Meaning: Peace (Greek).
Iris♡
Meaning: Rainbow; iris flower (Greek).
Irma♡
Meaning: Noble one (German). Form of Irmin, the Germanic god of war.
Isabel♡
Meaning: Consecrated to God (Spanish).
Isabella♡
Meaning: Consecrated to God (Italian).
Isabelle♡
Meaning: Consecrated to God (German).
Isha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Isoke♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Iva♡
Meaning: Form of Ivana, the feminine form of Ivan, Slavic form of John: God is gracious (New Testament; Hebrew).
Ivasia♡
Meaning: Form of Iva or Ivana, the feminine form of Ivan, Slavic form of John: God is gracious (New Testament; Hebrew).
Ivie♡
Meaning: Form of Ivy: Ivy vine (Old English).
Ivy♡
Meaning: Ivy vine (Old English).
Iyanla♡
Meaning: Great mother (Yoruba, Nigeria).