Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Oghenetega

Name: Popularity of the name Oghenetega in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oghenetega, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Oghenetega is a unisex name but mostly given to a male child originated from Nigeria. It is named among Urhobo people in Nigeria. Oghene means 'God" while Tega means 'worthy', the name Oghenetega signifies 'God is worthy'. The name is also popular in Libya.

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#10,774 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2023

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#10774

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oghenetega

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Oghenetega

Oghenetega first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 6 Oghenetegas were born — ranking #10,774 that year. As of 2026, Oghenetega ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Oghenetegas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Oghenetega

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

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Enoteca
Agonia
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Affinity
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Aconitum
Akinesia
Aconitine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oghenetega

What does the name Oghenetega mean?

How popular is Oghenetega in 2026?

In 2026, Oghenetega ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Oghenetega most popular?

Oghenetega reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #10,774 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Oghenetega a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oghenetega is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oghenetega?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oghenetega include Rayo, Elrick, Stamatis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oghenetega

Oghenetega is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Oghenetega's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #10,774. Use the chart and map above to compare Oghenetega'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.