Gender: Male
Origin: Australian, Igbo
Meaning: Father's Strength, Referring to God as Father
Pronunciation: ih-KEN-ah, /ɪˈkɛnə/, AH K EH N AH
Popularity Rank: #12,088
Derived from the Igbo language, Ikenna means 'God's strength' or 'strength is from God'. It signifies the belief that one's strength and power come from a divine source.
The name Ikenna is of Australian, Igbo origin and means Father's Strength, Referring to God as Father, Strength is from God. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ikenna is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ih-KEN-ah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈkɛnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH K EH N AH
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ikenna is recorded 3,996 times globally, ranking it as the 12,088th most common name worldwide.
Ikenna is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 3,541 occurrences, making it the 388th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Ikenna is found among 1 in every 327 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #388 | 1 : 327 |
| United States of America | #14,235 | 1 : 14,245 |
| South Africa | #16,306 | 1 : 39,744 |
| United Kingdom | #9,284 | 1 : 9,789 |
| United Arab Emirates | #15,547 | 1 : 27,642 |
| Cameroon | #6,764 | 1 : 19,411 |
| Italy | #34,144 | 1 : 56,311 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ikenna from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2024 07:17 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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