Nnamdi
Meaningmy father lives · Igbo
Nnamdi is an African boy name meaning “my father lives”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationNnamdi peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nnamdi you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nnamdi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 95,238 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNnamdi first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nnamdi
Nnamdi is a boy name of African origin meaning “my father lives”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Nnamdi
What does the name Nnamdi mean?
Nnamdi means “my father lives” and comes from Igbo. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Axel (“father of peace”), Abraham (“father of many”), Ibrahim (“father of many”) and Abby (“father's joy”).
What is the origin of the name Nnamdi?
Nnamdi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Igbo. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Nnamdi a boy or girl name?
Nnamdi is a boy name. In 2025, 18 US boys were named Nnamdi.
How popular is the name Nnamdi?
Nnamdi ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #2,396. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,826 places.
What names are similar to Nnamdi?
If you like Nnamdi, you might also like Axel, Abraham, Ibrahim and Abby.
What should I know before naming my baby Nnamdi?
Nnamdi is an African boy name meaning “my father lives”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.