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Ngozi

/ n-GOH-zee /
Girl igbo 3 syllables
Meaning
Ngozi means Blessing (igbo).
Gender
Girl
Origin
igbo
Pronunciation
n-GOH-zee
Popularity of Ngozi in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Ngozi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1997, when 20 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Ngozi popular?

Declining Ngozi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1997 peak.

US babies given the name Ngozi, by decade
2020s 47
2010s 81
2000s 77
1990s 127
1980s 115
1970s 65

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Ngozi mean?

Igbo, 'blessing.' A common name, leaning feminine, and a short form of names such as Ngozichukwu ('blessing of God').

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Names that pair well with Ngozi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ngozi mean?

Ngozi means Blessing. Igbo, 'blessing.' A common name, leaning feminine, and a short form of names such as Ngozichukwu ('blessing of God').

What is the origin of the name Ngozi?

Ngozi is of igbo origin.

How do you pronounce Ngozi?

Ngozi is pronounced “n-GOH-zee.”

Is Ngozi a boy or a girl name?

Ngozi is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Ngozi a popular name right now?

Ngozi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1997 peak.

When was the name Ngozi most popular?

Ngozi was most popular in 1997, when about 20 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Ngozi?

Names similar to Ngozi include Ada, Amara, Chioma, Ifeoma.

What names go well with Ngozi?

igbo names that pair well with Ngozi include Amara, Ada, Chioma, Nnamdi, Ifeoma.