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Ikenna

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Pronounced ee-KEN-ah /iˈkɛn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Igbo ike, 'power, strength', plus nna, 'father' — 'the power of the father; father's strength'Medium

In 30 seconds: The father's strength: Ikenna is Igbo for 'the power of the father'. Strong, proud, and warm.

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningFrom Igbo ike, 'power, strength', plus nna, 'father' — 'the power of the father; father's strength'

U.S. rank (2025)#6248 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 727

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ikenna comes from Igbo ike, 'power, strength', plus nna, 'father' — 'the power of the father; father's strength'. A strong, proud name across Igbo Nigeria.

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, the-father's-strength at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ikenna joins Igbo ike ('power, strength') with nna ('father') — 'the power/strength of the father'; a strong, proud Nigerian name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Igbo references — Ikenna — etymology

Variations

IkenneIke

Nicknames

IkeKenna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ikenna mean?

Ikenna is Igbo for 'the power/strength of the father'.

How do you pronounce Ikenna?

It's said ee-KEN-ah /iˈkɛn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ikenna a boy or girl name?

Ikenna is a boy's name.

How popular is Ikenna?

Ikenna is a rare name in the U.S.