Will my child share the name Ikra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Ikra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ikra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ikra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ikra is rising: up 739 places since 2019, to #2,412 in 2024. Its best recorded position was #414 in 1998.

Is Ikra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ikra 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.

Is Ikra a popular baby name in the United States?

Ikra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2412

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Ikra is a distinctive choice, ranked #2412 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ikra in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Ikra

Ikra is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1487 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #414 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ikra is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ikra in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Ikra

Ikra Aliyu Bilbis — Ikra Aliyu Bilbis is a Nigerian politician.

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.