Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kwanza Updated January 18, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kwanza Gender: Male Origin: African - Kiswahili Meaning: Beginning, Birth ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kwanza? The name Kwanza is primarily a male name of African - Kiswahili origin that means Beginning, Birth. People who like the name Kwanza also like: Kaden, Ajani, Chikezie, Amaya, Nieleni, Ayira, Karasi Names like Kwanza: Kenji, Kayonga, Kenisha, Kameko, Kancy, Kangee, Kimiko, Kineks, Kiango, Kong, Kenaz, Kensey, Kuniko, Kanga, Kanika, Kenzie, Knox, Kaniesa, Kinga, Kyong, Kenzo, Kanak, Kinsey, Kanji, Kuniyuki, Kianga, Khuong, Kennice, Kyung, Kansas Stats for the Name Kwanza Kwanza is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kwanza is currently not ranked in U.S. births