Our Guinean name database contains 348 Guinean surnames and 2.562 Guinean first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Guinean name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Africa is very poor organised and has no open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Guinea are very limited to the names we know from other countries. The Guinean names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Guinean names as well. To create the Guinean name database we used 9.798 validated Guinean social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Guinean surnames

This table show popular Guinean surnames. In Guinea, surnames are passed down from the father to the children. The surname is used to identify the family and is an important aspect of the culture. It is customary to use both the father's and mother's surname when introducing oneself, with the father's name being listed first. In some cases, individuals may also adopt their spouse's surname after marriage.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Diallo 928 9.5% Senegalese French Malian
Camara 425 4.3% Spanish Brazilian French
Bah 382 3.9% Gambian Senegalese Sierra Leonean
Barry 377 3.8% American British Irish
Balde 239 2.4% Senegalese French American
Keita 207 2.1% Malian French Senegalese
Sow 185 1.9% Senegalese French Malian
Conde 181 1.8% Spanish Mexican Venezuelan
Sylla 172 1.8% Senegalese French Malian
Kaba 138 1.4% Turkish French American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 9.798 Guinean social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Guinean first names

In Guinea, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on cultural and religious significance. The name may have meaning or be chosen to honor a family member or ancestor. Some parents may consult with a spiritual leader or elder in the community for guidance in selecting a name. The child's birth order and gender may also play a role in the naming process.

Popular Guinean male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Mohamed 298 3.7% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Diallo 245 3.1% Ivorian French Senegalese
Ibrahima 174 2.2% Senegalese French Malian
Abdoulaye 151 1.9% Senegalese Malian French
Ousmane 146 1.8% Senegalese Malian French
Camara 144 1.8% French Ivorian Spanish
Bah 138 1.7% French Ivorian Brazilian
Moussa 130 1.6% Senegalese Malian French
Aboubacar 124 1.5% Ivorian Malian Nigerien
Mamadou 119 1.5% Senegalese Malian French
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 9.798 Guinean social media profiles from which 8.003 (82%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Guinean female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Sylla 55 3.1% Ivorian French Malian
Amara 33 1.8% American British Spanish
Adama 30 1.7% Senegalese Malian Ivorian
Fatoumata 29 1.6% French Malian Senegalese
Kadiatou 26 1.4% French American Malian
Aminata 20 1.1% Senegalese French American
Hawa 19 1.1% American French British
Aicha 19 1.1% French Senegalese Moroccan
Mariame 18 1.0% French Moroccan American
Mariama 17 0.9% Senegalese French American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 9.798 Guinean social media profiles from which 1.795 (18%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.