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Ikenna: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Power of the father, a name of paternal strength and authority.

Origin
Igbo
Syllables
3
Current rank
#6055
Peak
#2941 in 1991

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1978: #618519781980: #468019801990: #426219902000: #427920002005: #411020052010: #511420102015: #645920152020: #60552020#1#6459

What Ikenna Means

Ikenna is a boy name of Igbo origin. Power of the father, a name of paternal strength and authority.

How Popular Ikenna Is

Ikenna currently ranks #6055 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2941 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Ikenna

  • Ikenna is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Ikenna is a name from the Igbo people of Nigeria.
  • It's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.

Names Like Ikenna

Other Igbo names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ikenna

Igbo names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ikenna.

Questions About Ikenna

What does Ikenna mean?

Ikenna is a boy name of Igbo origin. Power of the father, a name of paternal strength and authority.

How popular is Ikenna?

Ikenna currently ranks #6055 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2941 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Ikenna come from?

Ikenna comes from Igbo roots. Ikenna is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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