Ba Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Bah /bɑː/
Origin: Chinese; African
Meaning: father (Chinese); brave (African)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 'Ba' is often used as a term of endearment for 'father' and reflects familial bonds. In various African cultures, the name can signify bravery and strength, often associated with leadership qualities.
The name's simplicity and strength make it appealing across different cultures.
Famous people named Ba
In this section, you will find notable people named Ba. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ba who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Ba who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Ba Jin — Chinese author.
Fictional characters named Ba
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Ba — Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ba, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ba was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Ba has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ba has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ba is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ba was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ba
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ba.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |