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Ifeoma

/ ee-feh-OH-mah /
Girl igbo 4 syllables
Meaning
Ifeoma means Good thing (igbo).
Gender
Girl
Origin
igbo
Pronunciation
ee-feh-OH-mah
Popularity
#9707 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ifeoma in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Ifeoma first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1999, when 17 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Ifeoma popular?

Steady Ifeoma has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.

US babies given the name Ifeoma, by decade
2020s 33
2010s 61
2000s 86
1990s 118
1980s 77
1970s 27

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

What does Ifeoma mean?

Igbo, 'good thing' or 'good things,' from ife ('thing') + oma ('good'); understood as good fortune or something good and beautiful. Chiefly feminine.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ifeoma mean?

Ifeoma means Good thing. Igbo, 'good thing' or 'good things,' from ife ('thing') + oma ('good'); understood as good fortune or something good and beautiful. Chiefly feminine.

What is the origin of the name Ifeoma?

Ifeoma is of igbo origin.

How do you pronounce Ifeoma?

Ifeoma is pronounced “ee-feh-OH-mah.”

Is Ifeoma a boy or a girl name?

Ifeoma is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Ifeoma a popular name right now?

Ifeoma has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.

How popular is the name Ifeoma?

In 2025, Ifeoma ranked #9707 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Ifeoma most popular?

Ifeoma was most popular in 1999, when about 17 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Ifeoma?

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

What names go well with Ifeoma?

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