unisex name
Ekene
eh-KEH-neh (Igbo)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 60
Ekene is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 27% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2003, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2000.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ekene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Ekene?
In 2017, Ekene was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ekene Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ekene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ekene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ekene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ekene
- Igbo eh-KEH-neh
Sibling Names for Ekene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ekene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ekene
How popular is the name Ekene?
In 2017, Ekene was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ekene a girl's or a boy's name?
Ekene is used for both girls and boys. About 27% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ekene?
Ekene has 3 syllables.
When was Ekene most popular?
Ekene peaked in 2003, when 13 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.