Igbo Baby Names
94 Igbo names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 94 Igbo baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Igbo Girl Names
Amara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin amChizaram#3997 in the U.S.From Igbo Chizaram, 'God answered me; God has answered my prayer'Amarachi#4766 in the U.S.From Igbo Amara Chi, meaning 'grace of God' or 'God's grace'; amara means 'grace, favour, or kiChimamanda#4790 in the U.S.From Igbo Chimamanda, 'my God/personal spirit (chi) will never fall/fail'Adanna#4880 in the U.S.From Igbo ada nna, 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, beloved daughter' (ada, 'first daughterAdaeze#5239 in the U.S.From Igbo ada, 'first daughter', plus eze, 'king' — 'daughter of a king; princess'Adaora#5727 in the U.S.From Igbo ada ora, 'the daughter of the people/community' (ada, 'first daughter', plus ora, 'thAmarra#5735 in the U.S.-rr- spelling of Amara — variously 'grace' (Igbo), 'eternal, immortal/unfading' (Greek/Latin), Munachimso#5851 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Munachimso, 'my God is with me; God is with me' (a name of faith); we nAmeria#5929 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amara ('grace/eternal') and America; no single fixed rootOlanna#6056 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Olanna, 'the gold of the father; the father's gold/treasure'Chizara#6168 in the U.S.From Igbo Chi, 'God', plus a 'answer/respond' element — 'may God answer; God answers prayers'Chioma#6372 in the U.S.From Igbo chi oma, 'a good God; good fortune; God is good' (chi, 'God; personal spirit', plus oChi#6596 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) chi, 'God; a personal spirit or guardian'; also a Greek letter and the Chidera#6597 in the U.S.From Igbo (Nigerian), 'what God has written; as God decides/wills' (Chi, 'God', plus dera, 'hasMazi#7377 in the U.S.Read variously: it may be a short form of Igbo names like Mazicheukwu, tied to the sense 'who kChisom#7569 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chisom, 'God guides/leads me; God is with me' (Chi, 'God', + som, 'lead/guide me'Zikora#8356 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'show the world; display your gift/talent' (a short form of names like Zikora chukwuIfeoma#9861 in the U.S.Ifeoma is an Igbo name from ife ('thing') and oma ('good, beautiful') — 'a good thing', 'a beauAnyi#11031 in the U.S.From Chinese an yi, 'peace and tranquility; contentment' (an, 'peace', plus yi); also an Igbo nZinachimdi#11062 in the U.S.From Igbo (Nigeria), a sentence-name in the family of 'Praise God for my life' or 'God holds myAmarrah#11237 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Amara, a name read as 'grace' in Igbo and often glossed as 'eternal' thrKamsiyochukwu#11401 in the U.S.From the Igbo — 'as I have asked/requested of God' (Chukwu, 'the great God/supreme being'); we Oluchi#11851 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria), Oluchi means 'work of God; God's handiwork,' a shortened form of namesChiamaka#12179 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'God is beautiful; God is splendid' (Chi, 'God', + amaka, 'is beautifAamara#12183 in the U.S.A spelling of Amara, a name found in several traditions: Igbo ('grace'), Sanskrit ('eternal; imOgechi#12208 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria), Ogechi, 'God's time' (oge, 'time,' + Chi, 'God') — a name of faith andChidinma#12389 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria), Chidinma, 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dinma/oma, 'is good'). A warm, Kosisochukwu#12838 in the U.S.From the Igbo Kosisochukwu (Ka O si Chukwu), 'as it pleases God; as God wills' — a devout senteNgozi#13048 in the U.S.From the Igbo ngozi, 'blessing' — a widely used name in southeastern Nigeria, often short for fAdaugo#13448 in the U.S.An Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, from ada, 'daughter; first daughter,' and ugo, 'eagle' Amadi#13536 in the U.S.Amadi is an Igbo (Nigerian) name, usually explained as 'free man; freeborn; of noble birth'. ItChikaima#13793 in the U.S.An Igbo name from Nigeria, built on Chi ('God; personal spirit') — 'God knows,' a name of trustKelechi#14323 in the U.S.From the Igbo Kelechi, 'thank God; give thanks to God' — one of a great family of Igbo names thImela#14473 in the U.S.From Igbo imela, an everyday expression of thanks and praise - 'thank you,' or 'well done.' It Munachi#14672 in the U.S.Munachi is an Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, a short form of Munachimso, understood as 'GOsinachi#14799 in the U.S.An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'from God' or 'it comes from God' — one of the many Igbo nameKamsi#15236 in the U.S.A short form of Igbo sentence-names beginning Kamsi, most familiarly Kamsiyochukwu, generally rAmarachukwu#15379 in the U.S.From the Igbo Amarachukwu, 'the grace/favour of God' (amara, 'grace,' + Chukwu, 'God') — a devoAnuri#15454 in the U.S.From the Igbo Anuri (anuri), 'joy; gladness; happiness' — a bright, meaningful name from southeAmaara#15683 in the U.S.A spelling of Amara — Igbo for 'grace' and, by a Latin route, 'eternal; everlasting.' A warm, mChidimma#16038 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chidimma, 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dimma, 'is good'). A warm, faith-rooted naOlaedo#16997 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria), Olaedo, often read as 'gold/wealth of beauty' (ola, 'wealth; ornament,Ifechukwu#17230 in the U.S.From the Igbo, 'the light of God' or 'the gift of God' (ife, 'light; thing,' + Chukwu, 'God').
Igbo Boy Names
Mazi#1242 in the U.S.Proud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or sJidenna#3104 in the U.S.Origin uncertainObi#3823 in the U.S.From Igbo obi, 'heart' — also a royal title (the Obi of Onitsha); galaxy-famous via Obi-WanNnamdi#5339 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)' — reflecting a belief in the return ofKenechukwu#5728 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'thank God; give thanks to God (Chukwu)'; we note the sacred senseObinna#5777 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Obinna — obi, 'heart', + nna, 'father', hence 'the heart of the father;Eze#5941 in the U.S.From Igbo eze, 'a king; a ruler; a monarch'Munachimso#6055 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) — variously 'my God is with me; may God be with me'; we note the sacredArinze#6170 in the U.S.A short form of Arinzechukwu — Igbo, 'thanks be to God; if not for God' (Chukwu, 'the great GodIkenna#6248 in the U.S.From Igbo ike, 'power, strength', plus nna, 'father' — 'the power of the father; father's strenKelechi#6285 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'thank God; praise God; give thanks to God' (related to chi, 'God; one's personal spChidubem#6524 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Chidubem, 'God is my guide/leader; God leads me' (Chi, 'God', + dubem, Tobenna#6765 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'praise the father; praise God the Father' (a shortening of ToobechukAzi#6852 in the U.S.Variously from Igbo, 'youth; the back; tomorrow', and a short form of Hebrew names with az, 'stTobechukwu#7633 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'praise God' (too, 'praise', plus Chukwu, 'God')Amadi#7703 in the U.S.From Igbo (Nigeria), 'a free man; one who rejoices, general rejoicing'; also linked to the ArabChinedu#7774 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'God leads; God guides' (Chi, 'God', + nedu, 'leads'); we note the saUgonna#8204 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) — ugo, 'an eagle; glory; a crown of honour', + nna, 'father', hence 'tAmara#8286 in the U.S.Variously from Igbo, 'grace; God's grace', and Sanskrit, 'immortal; eternal; imperishable'; useArinzechukwu#8360 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria), joining arinze with Chukwu ('God; the great creator God'), read as 'thChi#8379 in the U.S.From Igbo chi, 'God; a personal guardian spirit/divine spark'; also Chinese qi/chi, 'life energChibuikem#8413 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) — Chi, 'God', + bu, 'is', + ikem, 'my strength', hence 'God is my streEmeka#8447 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Emeka — a short form of Chukwuemeka, 'God has done great/many things; gKamsiyochukwu#8584 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'as I have asked of God; what I asked from God (Chukwu)'; we note the sacred senseUchechukwu#8857 in the U.S.From the Igbo of Nigeria, uche ('will; mind; thought') + Chukwu ('God; the great spirit') — 'thChisom#9070 in the U.S.A short form of Chisom/Chisomaga — Igbo, 'God goes with me; as God directs' (Chi, 'God/one's peChukwuemeka#9073 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) — Chukwu, 'God; the great spirit', + emeka, 'has done much/greatly', hIfechukwu#9302 in the U.S.From the Igbo — ife, 'light; a thing/blessing', + Chukwu, 'God', hence 'the light/thing/gift ofLotanna#9388 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'remember the father; the father's name lives on'Osinachi#9610 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) — variously 'it comes from God; from God/Chi'; we note the sacred senseUchenna#9636 in the U.S.From Igbo, Uchenna is usually read as 'God's will' or 'God's thought' (from uche, 'thought; wilUgochukwu#9637 in the U.S.From Igbo, Ugochukwu joins ugo ('eagle; glory; honor') to Chukwu ('God'), read as 'eagle of GodArize#9792 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Arize/Arinze, variously 'may they come together in peace/unity' or 'mayChetanna#10052 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Chetanna, 'God's mind/thought' or 'remember the father/God' (Chi, 'God'Chidozie#10054 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) Chidozie, 'God restores/mends; may God repair/set things right' (Chi, 'Kobichimdi#10424 in the U.S.From the Igbo Kobichimdi, understood as 'let God's will/heart be done; may God's heart lead me'Chikamso#10922 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chikamso, understood as 'God knows better' or 'as God has said' (Chi, Chinonso#10923 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chinonso, 'God is near; God is close by' (Chi, 'God,' + nonso, 'is neaEri#11068 in the U.S.Variously a Japanese name (eri, often 'a blessed/favored one') and the Igbo Eri (a founding ancChibueze#11120 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chibueze, 'God is king' (Chi, 'God', + bu, 'is', + eze, 'king') — a name of faithChibuike#11149 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chibuike, 'God is strength; God is my power' (Chi, 'God,' + bu, 'is,' Ikechukwu#11178 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) elements ike ('power, strength') and Chukwu ('God, the great Creator')Chidera#12628 in the U.S.An Igbo name meaning 'what God has written' or 'God's will' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', Chike#12629 in the U.S.An Igbo name meaning 'God's power' or 'the power of God' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', witChimeremeze#12630 in the U.S.An Igbo name meaning 'God has made me a king' (from Chi, 'God', with 'mere', 'has made', and 'eIfeanyi#12733 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'nothing is impossible (with God); nothing is beyond God' (a short form of IfeanyichEbubechukwu#12784 in the U.S.Ebubechukwu is an Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'the glory' or 'the greatness of God' (ebube, 'gMunachi#13288 in the U.S.A short form of Igbo names like Munachimso, 'God is with me' (from Chi, the Igbo term for God/pKosisochukwu#13330 in the U.S.An Igbo (Nigerian) theophoric sentence name, usually rendered 'as it pleases God' or 'let it beZikora#14240 in the U.S.From the Igbo of Nigeria, understood as 'show gratitude' or 'thank God' (a shortening of names
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Popular Igbo baby names include Amara, Mazi, Jidenna, Obi, Chizaram, Amarachi. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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