The nameDemba
Demba is a West African boy's name, given in France since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Among the Fula, Demba is traditionally the name given to the third son.
Origin
West African, common in Senegal, Mali and Mauritania.
History
Found in France since the early 1970s, Demba is mostly given in Île-de-France. It has risen since the 1990s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Famous people named Demba
- Demba Ba, Senegalese footballer
Popularity of the name Demba
Demba in France
Demba was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 465 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Demba. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Demba in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 52 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demba mean?
Among the Fula, Demba is traditionally the name given to the third son.
What is the origin of the name Demba?
West African, common in Senegal, Mali and Mauritania.
Is Demba a girl's or a boy's name?
Demba is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Demba?
Demba Ba, Senegalese footballer.