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Tobenna

♂ Boy

Pronounced toh-BEN-ah /toʊˈbɛn.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'praise the father; praise God the Father' (a shortening of Toobechukwu/Tobenna); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Praise the father; praise God the father: Tobenna is Igbo. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'toh-BEN-ah').
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Origin LowIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigerian), 'praise the father; praise God the Father' (a shortening of Toobechukwu/Tobenna); we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7668 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992024

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

Tobenna comes from the Igbo (Nigerian), 'praise the father; praise God the Father' (a shortening of names like Toobechukwu; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout name (said 'toh-BEN-ah'; nickname Tobe).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, praise-the-father at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Tobenna means 'praise the father; praise God the Father' in Igbo (Nigerian) — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'toh-BEN-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Tobenna — sacred sense noted

Variations

TobechukwuTobe

Nicknames

Tobe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tobenna mean?

Tobenna is Igbo for 'praise the father; praise God the Father'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Tobenna?

It's said toh-BEN-ah /toʊˈbɛn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tobenna a boy or girl name?

Tobenna is a boy's name.

How popular is Tobenna?

Tobenna is a rare name in the U.S.

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