Ikenna

Boy name

Ikenna has been given to 728 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 2003. In 2025, about 1 in 122,005 boys was named Ikenna.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

728

Peak year

2003 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1978

10-year trend

▲ +8%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ikenna — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kennagirl

13,781 babies since 1915

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Larsenunisex

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FAQ

How popular is the name Ikenna?

Ikenna has been given to 728 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ikenna peak?

Ikenna peaked in 2003, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Ikenna a girl or boy name?

Ikenna is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ikenna are boys).

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