Bahati
bah-HAH-tee
Bahati is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Bahati means 'fortune' or 'luck' in Swahili.”. It currently ranks #8500 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Bahati Means
“Bahati means 'fortune' or 'luck' in Swahili.”
The Story of Bahati
Some children arrive like a whispered prayer, a moment of pure fortune for their parents.
Bahati means 'fortune' or 'luck' in Swahili. Its use as a given name dates back to 1975, steadily growing in popularity, indicating a cherished wish for a blessed life.
This name is for your daughter, a child you feel is a gift, pure luck manifested. You see your Bahati as someone who radiates joy and positivity, bringing good fortune wherever she goes.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#17 in 2024
Total Births
77
First Recorded
1975
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