Blessing
Derived from the Semitic root B-R-K, this name signifies divine favor or a blessing. It is widely used across East Africa and the Middle East, carrying a spiritual weight of gratitude and prosperity.
About 24 boys were named Baraka in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A formidable warrior and leader of the Tarkatan race · Mortal Kombat
A character in the 1992 non-narrative documentary film of the same name
