Holding steady.
Popularity of Ikea since 1985
Babies named Ikea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 321 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ikea is a rare modern given name that emerged in the United States in 1985, directly inspired by the Swedish furniture retailer. Its usage peaked in 1989, with fewer than 10 births that year. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, typically given to fewer than five girls annually. The name has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 rankings. Data shows a stable, low-level usage without significant spikes. As a brand-derived name, Ikea follows a pattern of corporate-inspired names that often see brief interest but limited long-term adoption.
Ikea is a modern name derived directly from the Swedish home furnishings company IKEA, founded in 1943. The company name is an acronym formed from the founder Ingvar Kamprad's initials and the first letters of Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd, the farm and village where he grew up. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the mid-1980s, likely influenced by the brand's growing popularity.
Sibling names for Ikea
Names that share Ikea's style, for a brother or sister.
