Gender: Unisex
Origin: Igbo
Meaning: My own
Pronunciation: N-kem, /ˈɛn.kɛm/, NG K EH M
Popularity Rank: #15,324
Nkem is an Igbo name meaning 'my own' or 'my own' in English. It is often used as a term of endearment for a loved one, expressing affection and ownership.
The name Nkem is of Igbo origin and means My own. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nkem is commonly found in Nigeria, Cameroon, United States of America, and 34 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: N-kem
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛn.kɛm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: NG K EH M
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Nkem is recorded 2,925 times globally, ranking it as the 15,324th most common name worldwide.
Nkem is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,526 occurrences, making it the 555th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Nkem is found among 1 in every 459 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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Nigeria | #555 | 1 : 459 |
Cameroon | #1,765 | 1 : 3,416 |
United States of America | #16,059 | 1 : 16,751 |
United Kingdom | #13,000 | 1 : 15,663 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nkem from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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