Nnamdi

Nnamdi - A very unique male name

Nnamdi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1984 on position #2503. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nnamdi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nnamdi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nnamdi. The baby boy name Nnamdi was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3694 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nnamdi peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 2494.

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Nnamdi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nnamdi is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,480 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,480.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nnamdi is where you live.

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Nnamdi origin and meaning

Igbo (Nigerian)

My father lives — from Igbo nna, 'father', and mdi, 'lives, is alive'

Nnamdi is a classic Igbo name expressing that a father's name or spirit lives on in his son. It was carried internationally by Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria's first president. American use since 1984 is small and tied to Nigerian heritage.

Attested etymology

Nnamdi is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Nnamdi, pop culture references for the name Nnamdi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nnamdi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nnamdi, sorted by popularity.

Ned / Nate / Nat / Naod / Newt / Nuta / Not / Nadia /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Nnamdi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nnamdi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nnamdi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

nahm-DEE · /nɑmˈdi/
The initial double n and the Igbo tones are simplified differently by different families.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Nnamdi Azikiwe — First President of Nigeria and a leading figure in its independence movement (1904–1996) Historical
• Nnamdi Asomugha — NFL cornerback turned actor and producer (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Nnamdi is chosen for family continuity: a name that literally keeps a father present.

Worth knowing

• The Nn- opening is unfamiliar in English and will often be simplified in speech and spelling