Baraka
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Foreign, strange, stranger
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #4263 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Baraa, meaning foreign, strange, stranger.
Similar names: barak, barack, baraa, baraah, baran, barok, burak, barry
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Baraka? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Baraka, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Baraka
What does the name Baraka mean?
Baraka means “Foreign, strange, stranger” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Baraka?
Baraka has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Foreign, strange, stranger”.
How popular is Baraka?
Baraka ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Baraka most popular?
Baraka peaked in 2021 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Baraka a boy or girl name?
Baraka is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Barakas in registered births are male.
Is the name Baraka rising or falling in popularity?
Baraka has risen 1609 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5858 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Baraka been recorded?
Baraka appears in birth records across 34 years — from 1971 through 2025.