Ikenna
Ikenna is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ikenna in their class.
About the Name Ikenna
2024 marks Ikenna's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1675. The name has climbed 260 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ikenna is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ikenna in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Ikenna
- Ikenna Ihim — Ikenna Ihim, is a Nigerian-American doctor and philanthropist best known for his work on nasogastric intubation.
- Ikenna Hilary — Ikenna Hillary is a right-footed Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Warri Wolves F.C. in the Nigeria National League.
- Ikenna Azuike — Ikenna Azuike is a Nigerian-British lawyer-turned broadcaster, best known for presenting the satirical and pop-culture show, What’s Up Africa.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ikenna
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ikenna
Almost certainly the only Ikenna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Famous People Named Ikenna
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia