Ifeoma

“good thing or something good” — Represents blessings and positivity

Nigeria origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9861US 2023

10Births / yr

↑Rising

369All-time births

📅 Since 197200

What does Ifeoma mean and where does it come from?

Ifeoma is an Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'a good thing' or 'something good'. It represents blessings and positivity. The name is commonly given to girls and reflects the hopes of parents for their daughters. Notable individuals with this name include Ifeoma Nwobodo, a Nigerian politician.

Cultural significance

Ifeoma has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Nigeria-speaking communities, where it reflects values of good thing or something good.

Peak popularity

Reached #5365 in 1983 — currently #9861 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Ifeoma?

Ifeoma works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Ifeoma Grace

How popular is Ifeoma right now?

Rising fast — up 4368 spots — currently #9861 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1980–2023#9861 · Top 7.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9861	10	▲ up 4368 · +67% births
2022	#14229	6	▼ down 1533 · -14% births
2021	#12696	7	▲ up 596
2015	#13292	7	▲ up 2103 · +17% births
2010	#15395	6	▼ down 4206 · -33% births
2005	#11189	9	▼ down 2418 · -18% births
2000	#8771	11	▼ down 390 · +10% births
1995	#8381	10	▼ down 772 · -9% births
1990	#7609	11	▲ up 1131 · +57% births
1980	#8740	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Ifeoma

Best Year1990Rank #7609

Peak Count11

Average Rank#11016

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1980 - 202310 years

The story of Ifeoma

Ifeoma is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1972. With 369 total births recorded, Ifeoma remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8740 in 1980, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9861 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Ifeoma in 1983:

Jennifer Jessica Amanda Ashley Sarah

Ifeoma by decade

Ifeoma peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	27
1980s	77
1990s ★	118
2000s	86
2010s	61

💎Ifeoma has only 369 total recorded births since 1972 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Ifeoma?

Common

IfeIfIfieIfyOma

What names sound and feel like Ifeoma?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Ifeoma also consider these

Ijeoma

Nigeria · Good journey

Isioma

Nigeria · good luck or

Ihuoma

Nigeria · Blessing

Nneoma

Nigeria · Good mother

Native American · a name for

Common questions about the name Ifeoma

What does the name Ifeoma mean?

Ifeoma means "good thing or something good" — a name rooted in Nigeria tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Ifeoma?

Ifeoma is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Ifeoma have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Ifeoma?

Ifeoma originates from Nigeria tradition. Nigeria names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Ifeoma?

Ifeoma pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Nigeria heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Ifeoma trending right now?

Ifeoma is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.