Ifeoma
Every Ifeoma since 1972 — 402 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ifeoma
Ifeoma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,707 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 402 American babies have been named Ifeoma. Its peak came in 1999, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ifeoma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ifeoma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,707 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,875 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,239 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,704 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,467 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,496 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,990 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,539 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,330 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,578 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,859 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,545 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,692 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,966 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,046 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,167 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,243 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,031 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,751 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,068 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,390 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,790 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,308 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,496 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,463 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ifeoma in 2025?
Ifeoma ranked #9,707 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ifeoma?
402 babies have been named Ifeoma in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ifeoma most popular?
Ifeoma peaked in 1999, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Ifeoma a boy or girl name?
Ifeoma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ifeoma rising or falling?
Ifeoma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.