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Ugonna

♂ Boy

Pronounced oo-GON-ah /uˈɡɒn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigerian) — ugo, 'an eagle; glory; a crown of honour', + nna, 'father', hence 'the glory/eagle/pride of the father'Low

In 30 seconds: The glory/pride of the father: Ugonna is Igbo. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oo-GON-ah').
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Origin LowIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigerian) — ugo, 'an eagle; glory; a crown of honour', + nna, 'father', hence 'the glory/eagle/pride of the father'
U.S. rank (2025)#8204 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519932025

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

Ugonna comes from the Igbo (Nigerian) — ugo, 'an eagle; glory; a crown of honour', + nna, 'father', hence 'the glory/eagle/pride of the father'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oo-GON-ah'; nickname Ugo).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, the-glory-of-the-father at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ugonna joins the Igbo ugo, 'an eagle; glory; a crown of honour', and nna, 'father', hence 'the glory/pride of the father' — lyrical and classic (said 'oo-GON-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ugonna — Igbo etymology

Variations

UgonnaUgochukwu

Nicknames

Ugo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ugonna mean?

Ugonna is Igbo for 'the glory/eagle/pride of the father' (ugo, 'glory/eagle', + nna, 'father').

How do you pronounce Ugonna?

It's said oo-GON-ah /uˈɡɒn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ugonna a boy or girl name?

Ugonna is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in Igbo families).

How popular is Ugonna?

Ugonna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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