Ikenna
boy name#6143 in 2025Ikenna entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #2915 in 1991, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
#6143
rank today
#2915
peak (1991)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5914 |
| 1980s | #4415 |
| 1990s | #3706 |
| 2000s | #4415 |
| 2010s | #5632 |
| 2020s | #5491 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ikenna has been most popular in TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ikenna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ikenna alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ikenna in 2025?
- Ikenna ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ikenna most popular?
- Ikenna peaked in 1991, reaching #2915 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ikenna with classmates?
- Ikenna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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