Ifeoma
Meaninga good thing · Igbo
Ifeoma is an African girl name meaning “a good thing”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funIfeoma doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationIfeoma peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Ifeoma you'd meet today is about 42 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Ifeomas too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ifeoma would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryIfeoma first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ifeoma
Ifeoma is a girl name of African origin meaning “a good thing”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Luisa · famous warrior
Questions about the name Ifeoma
What does the name Ifeoma mean?
Ifeoma means “a good thing” and comes from Igbo. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Cosette (“little thing”) and Pipaluk (“sweet little thing”).
What is the origin of the name Ifeoma?
Ifeoma is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Igbo. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Ifeoma a boy or girl name?
Ifeoma is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Ifeoma.
How popular is the name Ifeoma?
Ifeoma ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1983, when it reached #5,148.
What names are similar to Ifeoma?
If you like Ifeoma, you might also like Cosette and Pipaluk.
What should I know before naming my baby Ifeoma?
Ifeoma is an African girl name meaning “a good thing”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.