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Zikora

♂ Boy

Pronounced zee-KOR-ah /ziˈkɔr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo of Nigeria, understood as 'show gratitude' or 'thank God' (a shortening of names like Zikora Chukwu). A warm name of thanksgiving.Low

In 30 seconds: An Igbo name of thanks: Zikora means 'show gratitude; thank God' (said 'zee-KOR-ah'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo of Nigeria, understood as 'show gratitude' or 'thank God' (a shortening of names like Zikora Chukwu). A warm name of thanksgiving.
U.S. rank (2017)#14240 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220122017

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

Zikora is an Igbo name meaning 'show gratitude' or 'thank God,' often a shortening of fuller praise names. It reads warm and heritage-rich — rare in the U.S. (said 'zee-KOR-ah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian-heritage families. Rare, thankful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Zikora comes from the Igbo of Nigeria, understood as 'show gratitude' or 'thank God' — a warm name of thanksgiving (said 'zee-KOR-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Zikora — Igbo 'show gratitude / thank God'

Variations

ZikoranachidiZicoraZikorah

Nicknames

ZikoKora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zikora mean?

Zikora is Igbo for 'show gratitude' or 'thank God.'

How do you pronounce Zikora?

It's said zee-KOR-ah /ziˈkɔr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zikora a boy or girl name?

Here Zikora is used as a boy's name; note it is used across genders in Igbo naming.

How popular is Zikora?

Zikora is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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