Africa, as a given name, is of Latin origin and means 'from Africa'. It was popularized by American singer-songwriter Wyclef Jean, who uses it professionally. The name Africa gained prominence in the United States during the early 2000s following his success in the music industry. Despite its geographical inspiration, Africa as a given name is not widely used outside of specific cultural contexts.
Over the span of 54 years (from 1969 to 2023), the name Africa has been given to a total of 1029 children. The number of annual births varied significantly, ranging from a peak of 76 in 1972 to a low of 6 in 2002 and again in 2015. After an initial high of 7 births in 1969, the name's popularity fluctuated but generally decreased over time, with the most recent years showing a slight increase once more.