African Names · Letter I

78 African Baby Names Starting With I — With Full Meanings

Browse all 78 African names that begin with the letter I. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. African Girl Names Starting With I
  2. African Boy Names Starting With I
  3. African Unisex Names Starting With I

African names starting with I include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to African heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes African-origin names so enduring.

African names starting with I — quick facts

  • 78 African names begin with the letter I
  • 15 girl names, 2 boy names
  • African names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

African Girl Names Starting With I

15 girl names

#908
Iyasia
African
Beautiful flower
#1805
Ikisha
African
Innovation, uniqueness
#1889
Inona
African
The one who is much loved
#1890
Igenia
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1894
Igina
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1895
Iginia
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1911
Ignatzia
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1913
Ignazia
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1925
Iyeisha
African
African American English
#1987
Ijana
African
Shining
—
Iyoni
African
often interpreted as 'to be free', it embodies notions of liberation and strength.
—
Inika
African↑ Rising
independent
—
Imana
African
God's Will
—
Iasia
African
gift from God
—
Ivara
African
Often interpreted as 'gift' or 'favor.'

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African Boy Names Starting With I

2 boy names

#1976
Idrissa
African
Distant, one who is patient
#8496
Iniko
African
born during a crisis

African Unisex Names Starting With I

61 gender-neutral names

#1884
Igal
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1885
Igbal
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1886
Igbale
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1887
Igballe
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1888
Igbinosa
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1889
Igbunu
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1891
Igge
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1892
Iggie
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1893
Iggo
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1896
Iginio
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1897
Igino
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1898
Iglesias
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1899
Igli
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1900
Ignaat
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1901
Ignacas
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1902
Ignacijo
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1903
Ignacius
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1904
Ignacy-mieszko
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1905
Ignas
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1906
Ignasas
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1907
Ignasi
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1908
Ignat
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1909
Ignatios
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1910
Ignatti
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1912
Ignaz
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1914
Ignaţiu
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1915
Ignjat
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1916
Ignotas
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1917
Ignram
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1918
Ignác
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1919
Igon
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1920
Igone
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1921
Igori
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1922
Igoris
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1923
Igors
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1924
Igorče
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1961
Ika
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1962
Ikbal
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1963
Ikbale
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1964
Ikeaka
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1965
Ikemdinachukwu
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1966
Ikerne
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1967
Ikhra
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1968
Ikjot
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1969
Ikkela
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1970
Ikko
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1971
Iklakh
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1972
Iklim
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1973
Iko
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1974
Ikraa
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1975
Ikraam
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1976
Ikrah
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1977
Ikramuddin
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1978
Ikramudeen
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1979
Ikrar
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1980
Ikue
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1981
Ikuhiro
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1982
Ikuho
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1983
Ikumi
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1984
Ikuo
African
A African name with cultural significance
#1985
Ikuyo
African
A African name with cultural significance

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