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Ngozi Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationN-GO-zee / ŋɡoʊzi

Igbo

Meaning

blessing

Historical & Cultural Background

Ngozi is a name of Igbo origin, a prominent ethnic group in Nigeria. In Igbo culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth or the family's aspirations. The name is commonly given to girls and signifies a positive attribute, such as a blessing. It is part of a rich tradition of naming practices that emphasize the importance of identity and heritage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ngozie

International Variants

Famous people named Ngozi

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist and former finance minister, known for her work in global economic development.

Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and author, recognized for her novels that explore themes of identity and feminism.

Fictional characters named Ngozi

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ngozi was first seen in the United States in 1971. Ngozi has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Ngozi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ngozi (1989)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19715
19725
19736
19747
19758
197713
19788
197913
198013
198115
198213
198310
198414
198510
198610
19878
19888
198914
199012
19918
199214
199311
19948
199510
199616
199720
199816
199912
200012
200110
20025
20038
20049
20055
20069
20079
20085
20095
20108
201111
20129
20136
201410
201516
20175
20187
20199
202012
202114
20227
20237
20247