Ikenna Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationee-KEN-ah / iːˈkɛnəIgbo
Meaning
Strength of a father
Historical & Cultural Background
Ikenna is a name of Igbo origin, a major ethnic group in Nigeria. It reflects the cultural values of strength and familial bonds. Names in Igbo culture often convey significant meanings and are chosen with care to reflect the family's aspirations or circumstances. The name is commonly used among the Igbo people and has gained recognition beyond Nigeria.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ikena
International Variants
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Famous people named Ikenna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ikenna was first seen in the United States in 1978. Ikenna has ranked as high as #1295 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ikenna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ikenna (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 21 |