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Igbo names - Baby names with the origin Igbo

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Nkechinyeremefuna God has given me; may it not be taken away. Igbo Girl
Nkechinyeremobi God has given me a heart Igbo Girl
Nkechinyeremuzor God has given me a way Igbo Girl
Nkechinyeremvictor God has given me (Nkechinyerem) + victor/conqueror (Victor) English, Igbo Unisex
Nkechinyerere Given by God; "God's gift" Igbo Girl
Nkeiru The future is greater; the best is yet to come. Igbo Girl
Nkeiruka What is ahead is greater; the best is yet to come Igbo Girl
Nkem My own; belongs to me; my precious Igbo Unisex
Nnamdie My father lives / My father is alive Igbo Boy
Nnamdy From Igbo 'Nna m dị' meaning 'my father lives' or 'my father is alive' (often referencing God as Father). Igbo Boy
Nnamsi From Igbo 'Nna m si' - 'my father says' (often invoking God or ancestral authority). Igbo Boy
Nnamso My father is alive (often referring to God) Igbo Boy
Nnamuchiọma My father (God) is good to me. Igbo Boy
Nnanna Father's father (grandfather) Igbo Boy
Noma {'Southern African (Nguni)': "Often a short form of longer 'No-' names (e.g., Nomalanga); meanings vary by the full name but commonly relate to motherhood, light, or beloved.", 'Igbo': 'Used as a given name in some Igbo-speaking areas; meanings vary regionally.', 'Japanese': 'As a Japanese surname, meaning depends on the kanji used.'} Igbo, Japanese Girl
Nonso God is near Igbo Boy
Nony Usually a diminutive form associated with 'gift' when from Igbo Onyinye/Nonye; otherwise an affectionate pet name or a name inspired by the noni fruit. English, Igbo, Polynesian Girl
Nwaka From Igbo 'nwa' meaning 'child'; used alone or as a short form of longer names conveying 'child' or 'child is greater/more than...' Igbo Unisex
Nwando Child of peace / peaceful child Igbo Girl
Nweka Possibly derived from Igbo roots meaning 'to have/own' or 'one who possesses'; exact meaning uncertain and may be a variant of Nweke/Nneka Igbo Boy
Nweke Child of Eke / born on Eke (Eke is one of the four Igbo market days) Igbo Unisex
Nwoke Man; adult male Igbo Boy
Nwokonkwo Child/son of Nkwo; traditionally associated with the Nkwo market day or the ancestral name Nkwo. Igbo Boy
Obasi In the hands of God Igbo Boy
Obiajulu Mind at rest Igbo Boy
Obike Heart of strength; strong‑hearted Igbo Boy
Obioma Good heart; kind-hearted; one with a beautiful/kind heart Igbo Unisex
Obiora From the heart of the people; beloved of the people Igbo Boy
Obumneme Remembered by God; one who is not forgotten Igbo Boy
Oderah The will of the people Igbo Unisex
Odirah May it remain; let it stay; may it endure Igbo Girl
Ogbonna Father's wisdom Igbo Boy
Ogbonnah From Igbo ogbon (wisdom) + nna (father) - 'father's wisdom' or 'wise one'. Igbo Boy
Ogbonnanya One endowed with wisdom; literally conveys 'father's wisdom' or 'wisdom is evident.' Igbo Boy
Ogbonnaya God's wisdom Igbo Boy
Ogbonne From Igbo 'ogbon' meaning 'wisdom' - 'wise one' or 'possessor of wisdom.' Igbo Boy
Ogbunna Often understood as 'one who defends or protects the father' (from Igbo elements ogbu 'overcome/kill' + nna 'father'). Igbo Boy
Ogbunnaonyichukwu Compound of Ogbunna + Onyichukwu; likely means 'God is the strength/protector of the father's household' or 'God is the father's strength.' Igbo Boy
Ogbunnaonyinyechukwu Compound Igbo name: Ogbunna + Onyinye Chukwu - roughly 'Ogbunna, a gift of God' (Onyinye Chukwu = gift of God) Igbo Boy
Ogbunne Not well-documented. Likely of Igbo origin; may combine elements such as 'ogbu' (to kill/strike) and 'nne' (mother), but literal interpretation and cultural meaning are uncertain - consult native speakers for accuracy. Igbo Boy
Oge Time; season Igbo Boy
Ohanze Likely related to the Igbo word for 'market' or 'community market'; exact meaning uncertain. Igbo Unisex
Oji Igbo: 'kola nut'. Japanese (王子): 'prince'. Igbo, Japanese Boy
Okechukwu God's portion / God's share Igbo Boy
Okechukwudimma God's portion/gift is good Igbo Boy
Okechukwuemeka Composite of Okechukwu ('God's portion/gift') and Emeka/Chukwuemeka ('God has done great'); roughly 'God's great portion' or 'God has done great.' Igbo Boy
Okechukwujekwu God's portion is abundant (God's share is great) Igbo Boy
Okechukwuka God's greater portion / God's great share Igbo Boy
Okechukwukama Compound Igbo name from 'Okechukwu' ('God's portion/share') + 'kama' ('is greater' or 'is best') - roughly 'God's portion is greater' or 'God's share is best'. Igbo Boy
Okechukwukelu Compound Igbo name roughly meaning 'God's portion/share' or 'God's great gift/praise'. Igbo Boy

Igbo name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Igbo-origin name in our dataset.

300
Names in this origin
1
With data in 2025
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Births 2025
3,210
Peak year 2023