Gender: Female
Origin: Igbo
Meaning: Hope and optimism for a greater future.
Pronunciation: ni-KEE-roo, nɪˈkiːruː, NG K IH R UW
Popularity Rank: #16,494
Derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, Nkiru means 'the best is yet to come' or 'the future is greater'. It symbolizes hope, optimism, and a positive outlook on the future.
The name Nkiru is of Igbo origin and means Hope and optimism for a greater future.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nkiru is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 16 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ni-KEE-roo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): nɪˈkiːruː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: NG K IH R UW
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nkiru is recorded 2,654 times globally, ranking it as the 16,494th most common name worldwide.
Nkiru is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,539 occurrences, making it the 553th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Nkiru is found among 1 in every 457 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #553 | 1 : 457 |
| United States of America | #29,129 | 1 : 37,690 |
| United Kingdom | #15,377 | 1 : 19,579 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nkiru from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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