Gender: Male
Meaning: Sweet Baby, Born on Thursday, The Old Age Man
Pronunciation: B AH B AH
Popularity Rank: #2,106
Baba is a unisex name of unknown origin. It is believed to mean 'father' or 'elderly person' in some cultures. In other languages, it may have different meanings and origins.
The name Baba means Sweet Baby, Born on Thursday, The Old Age Man. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Baba is commonly found in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and 93 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AH B AH
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Baba is recorded 31,386 times globally, ranking it as the 2,106th most common name worldwide.
Baba is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 4,386 occurrences, making it the 305th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Baba is found among 1 in every 151 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #305 | 1 : 264 |
| Saudi Arabia | #910 | 1 : 788 |
| Turkey | #1,012 | 1 : 417 |
| France | #1,055 | 1 : 554 |
| Egypt | #2,347 | 1 : 1,558 |
| Morocco | #1,091 | 1 : 735 |
| Algeria | #1,057 | 1 : 1,020 |
| Italy | #1,697 | 1 : 944 |
| India | #644 | 1 : 734 |
| Ghana | #142 | 1 : 151 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Baba from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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