girl's name
Nkechi
en-KEH-chee (Igbo)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 198
Nkechi is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 8 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 1992, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nkechi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Nkechi?
In 2015, Nkechi was given to 8 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 Nkechi 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 Nkechi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nkechi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nkechi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nkechi
- Igbo en-KEH-chee
Sibling Names for Nkechi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nkechi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nkechi
How popular is the name Nkechi?
In 2015, Nkechi was given to 8 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 Nkechi a girl's or a boy's name?
Nkechi is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nkechi?
Nkechi has 3 syllables.
When was Nkechi most popular?
Nkechi peaked in 1992, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.