Wicahpi
Gender-neutral name · Native American
Meaningstar · Lakota
Wicahpi is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “star”, with Lakota roots. 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Wicahpi would score 17 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
- GenerationWicahpi peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Wicahpi you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- HistoryWicahpi first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Wicahpi
Wicahpi is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “star”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
Questions about the name Wicahpi
What does the name Wicahpi mean?
Wicahpi means “star” and comes from Lakota. Names built around “star” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Stella (“star”), Esther (“star”), Estella (“star”) and Estelle (“star”).
What is the origin of the name Wicahpi?
Wicahpi is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).
Is Wicahpi a boy or girl name?
Both. Wicahpi is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Wicahpi?
Wicahpi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2005. It peaked at #14,502 in 2005, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Wicahpi?
If you like Wicahpi, you might also like Stella, Esther, Estella and Estelle.
What should I know before naming my baby Wicahpi?
Wicahpi is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “star”, with Lakota roots. 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.