Boy · #5,294 in 2026

Ikeni

Current Rank
#5,294
Peak Rank
#5,294 (2017)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2017
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#5294
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Ikeni

Ikeni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 17 Ikenis were born — ranking #5,294 that year. As of 2026, Ikeni ranks #5,294 for baby boys with 17 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Ikenis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ikeni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ikeni is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Icono
  • Icona
  • Oconee
  • Akemi
  • Ican
  • Iken
  • Icone
  • Aikins
  • Eichen
  • Skinny
  • Agony
  • Icon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ikeni

What does the name Ikeni mean?
Ikeni is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ikeni in 2026?
In 2026, Ikeni ranks #5,294 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Ikeni most popular?
Ikeni reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #5,294 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ikeni most popular?
Ikeni has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ikeni.
Is Ikeni a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ikeni is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ikeni?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ikeni include Kaliq, Keahi, Jheremy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Jheremy
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About the name Ikeni

Ikeni is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Ikeni's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #5,294. Use the chart and map above to compare Ikeni's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.