Ikenna is a distinctive choice, ranked #1675 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ikenna in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1675
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ikenna
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Ikenna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ikenna in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ikenna is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 260 places over the last five years to #1675 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Ikenna is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Ikenna include: 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.; 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..
Ikenna does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Ikennas in the wild.
15
UK babies named Ikenna (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 260 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ikenna
Likely around 1 other Ikenna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Ikenna
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Ikenna Ihim, is a Nigerian-American doctor and philanthropist best known for his work on nasogastric intubation. Since 2020, he has been working on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 Elezieanya is a Nigerian politician. He was a member representing Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.