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Jidenna

♂ Boy

Pronounced jeed-EHN-na /dʒid.ˈɛn.næ/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Jidenna is an Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, though its exact meaning is uncertain.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3104 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920152025

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

The name comes out of the Igbo language and culture of Nigeria. We can place its origin with some confidence, but a settled, agreed-upon meaning is not recorded in the data we have, so the most honest thing to say is that the meaning is uncertain.

Igbo names often carry phrase-like meanings tied to family or circumstance, but without a verified gloss for Jidenna we will not guess at one here.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jidenna is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Jidenna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jidenna (1985-)
    Nigerian-American rapper known for the song "Classic Man"

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jidenna mean?

Jidenna is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Igbo tradition.

How do you pronounce Jidenna?

It's commonly said jeed-EHN-na /dʒid.ˈɛn.næ/.

Is Jidenna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jidenna is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jidenna?

In 2024, Jidenna ranked #2801 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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