Ngozi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationN-GO-zee / ŋɡoʊziIgbo
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
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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
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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)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1971 | 5 |
1972 | 5 |
1973 | 6 |
1974 | 7 |
1975 | 8 |
1977 | 13 |
1978 | 8 |
1979 | 13 |
1980 | 13 |
1981 | 15 |
1982 | 13 |
1983 | 10 |
1984 | 14 |
1985 | 10 |
1986 | 10 |
1987 | 8 |
1988 | 8 |
1989 | 14 |
1990 | 12 |
1991 | 8 |
1992 | 14 |
1993 | 11 |
1994 | 8 |
1995 | 10 |
1996 | 16 |
1997 | 20 |
1998 | 16 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 10 |
2002 | 5 |
2003 | 8 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 5 |
2006 | 9 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 5 |
2009 | 5 |
2010 | 8 |
2011 | 11 |
2012 | 9 |
2013 | 6 |
2014 | 10 |
2015 | 16 |
2017 | 5 |
2018 | 7 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 12 |
2021 | 14 |
2022 | 7 |
2023 | 7 |
2024 | 7 |