Gender: Female
Origin: Yoruba, Indian
Meaning: Strength and resilience, Kind-hearted, Kind, Mother, Brave
Pronunciation: ee-juh, /ˈiːʒə/, IH JH AH
Popularity Rank: #38,497
Originating from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Ija means 'fight' or 'argument'. It represents strength, resilience, and standing up for oneself.
The name Ija is of Yoruba, Indian origin and means Strength and resilience, Kind-hearted, Kind, Mother, Brave. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ija is commonly found in Malaysia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and 44 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ee-juh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈiːʒə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH JH AH
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ija is recorded 861 times globally, ranking it as the 38,497th most common name worldwide.
Ija is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 592 occurrences, making it the 2,190th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Ija is found among 1 in every 3362 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #2,190 | 1 : 3,362 |
| Morocco | #8,371 | 1 : 10,636 |
| Saudi Arabia | #58,399 | 1 : 107,118 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ija from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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