Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Ifeanyi since 1986
Babies named Ifeanyi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ifeanyi's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Ifeanyi, an Igbo name meaning 'It is indeed possible,' entered U.S. records in 1986, reflecting the growth of the Nigerian diaspora in America. As of 2025, the name ranks 12,008, with a birth rate of about 1 in 341,615 newborns. Its popularity has been relatively stable, with a slight peak in 2023. The name is often used in full or as part of longer Igbo names like Ifeanyichukwu, and remains a strong cultural marker for families with Igbo heritage. No single U.S. state has a notably high concentration of the name, suggesting it is used sparingly but across a broad geographic area.
Ifeanyi is an Igbo name from Nigeria, composed of elements 'ife' (thing/event) and 'anyi' (our), with an affirmative sense. It is often used as a shortened form of longer Igbo names like Ifeanyichukwu (It is possible with God). The name became popular in the late 20th century, especially among the Igbo diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ife, Ani, Ify
Sibling names for Ifeanyi
Names that share Ifeanyi's style, for a brother or sister.
