unisex name
Ifechukwu
ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo (Igbo)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 115
Ifechukwu is a unisex name with 4 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 35% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 21,956 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Ifechukwu Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 67 |
How Popular Is Ifechukwu?
In 2025, Ifechukwu was given to 24 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Ifechukwu Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ifechukwu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ifechukwu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ifechukwu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ifechukwu
- Igbo ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo
Sibling Names for Ifechukwu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ifechukwu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ifechukwu
How popular is the name Ifechukwu?
In 2025, Ifechukwu was given to 24 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Ifechukwu a girl's or a boy's name?
Ifechukwu is used for both girls and boys. About 35% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ifechukwu?
Ifechukwu has 4 syllables.
When was Ifechukwu most popular?
Ifechukwu peaked in 2025, when 24 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Ifechukwu a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ifechukwu currently ranks #1,678 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.