The baby name Ikea is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EE-kay-uh (Swedish: [iˈkeːa]; common English variants: /ɪˈkeɪə/ or /aɪˈkiːə/).
The baby name Ikea is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EE-kay-uh (Swedish: [iˈkeːa]; common English variants: /ɪˈkeɪə/ or /aɪˈkiːə/).
Ikea is in Origin.
Ikea is a modern given name with Swedish associations, best known from the global retailer whose name is an acronym of Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd (the founder's name, family farm, and parish). As a personal name it is not traditional in Scandinavia, but it has seen sporadic use - mostly for girls - in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, likely inspired by the brand's distinctive, melodic sound.
Because it stems from an acronym, Ikea has no conventional lexical meaning; any "meaning" reflects its Swedish roots and the places encoded in the initials. Creative variants include Ikeia, Ikeah, and Ekea; related minimalist options are Kea and Akia. Usage remains uncommon and can be strongly brand-associated, so cultural perception varies by region, and some civil registries may scrutinize trademark-derived names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #284 | 6 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 3 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2012 | #911 | 5 | 9,635 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #981 | 14 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 8 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,598 | 17 | 28,008 |
Ikea is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
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