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Nnamdi

/ NAHM-dee /
Boy igbo 2 syllables
Meaning
Nnamdi means My father is alive (igbo).
Gender
Boy
Origin
igbo
Pronunciation
NAHM-dee
Popularity
#5339 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Nnamdi in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Nnamdi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1997, when 34 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Nnamdi popular?

Rising Nnamdi has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Nnamdi, by decade
2020s 91
2010s 184
2000s 160
1990s 207
1980s 130
1970s 43

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

What does Nnamdi mean?

Igbo, 'my father is (still) alive' or 'my father lives on,' from nna ('father') + m ('my') + di ('is alive'), often given when a child is seen as a departed relative returning. Masculine.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nnamdi mean?

Nnamdi means My father is alive. Igbo, 'my father is (still) alive' or 'my father lives on,' from nna ('father') + m ('my') + di ('is alive'), often given when a child is seen as a departed relative returning. Masculine.

What is the origin of the name Nnamdi?

Nnamdi is of igbo origin.

How do you pronounce Nnamdi?

Nnamdi is pronounced “NAHM-dee.”

Is Nnamdi a boy or a girl name?

Nnamdi is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Nnamdi a popular name right now?

Nnamdi has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Nnamdi?

In 2025, Nnamdi ranked #5339 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Nnamdi most popular?

Nnamdi was most popular in 1997, when about 34 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Nnamdi?

Names similar to Nnamdi include Chidi, Emeka.

What names go well with Nnamdi?

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