Luck or good fortune
Derived from the Swahili word for luck or fortune. It is a common given name in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, used to express gratitude for a child's arrival or to wish them a prosperous life.
About 8 girls were named Bahati in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Namibian model known for her work with Victoria's Secret
