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Nnamdi

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAHM-dee /ˈnɑm.di/Medium

Meaning: From Igbo, 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)' — reflecting a belief in the return of an ancestorMedium

In 30 seconds: My father is alive; my father lives: Nnamdi is Igbo 'my father lives'. Lyrical, meaningful, and warm (said 'NAHM-dee').
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom Igbo, 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)' — reflecting a belief in the return of an ancestor
U.S. rank (2025)#5339 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 815

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719762025

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

Nnamdi comes from Igbo, 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)' — given in the belief that an ancestor has returned in the child. Borne by Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria's first president. A lyrical, meaningful Nigerian name (said 'NAHM-dee'; nickname Nnam).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, my-father-is-alive at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Nnamdi means 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)' in Igbo — reflecting a belief that an ancestor has returned — a lyrical, meaningful Nigerian name (borne by Nigeria's first president, Nnamdi Azikiwe; said 'NAHM-dee').
Overall data confidence 60%
Igbo references — Nnamdi — Igbo etymology

Variations

NnaemekaNnam

Nicknames

Nnam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nnamdi mean?

Nnamdi is Igbo for 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)'.

How do you pronounce Nnamdi?

It's said NAHM-dee /ˈnɑm.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nnamdi a boy or girl name?

Nnamdi is a boy's name.

How popular is Nnamdi?

Nnamdi is a rare name in the U.S.

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