Hope
Derived from the Swahili word for hope or expectation. It is a modern choice that conveys a sense of optimism and aspiration, popularized in the West by actress Taraji P. Henson.
Less common today
Taraji isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #680 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated actress known for 'Empire' and 'Hidden Figures'
