Ikenna is of Igbo origin, a prominent ethnic group from Nigeria. It is composed of two parts: 'Ike' meaning 'power', and 'enna', which means 'to see'. Thus, the name Ikenna translates to "Power has been seen". This name is often given to celebrate the birth of a child, signifying that their arrival brought forth power or strength into the family. It is pronounced /ee-KEN-ah/.
"Name popularity fluctuates over time with Ikenna peaking in the late '90s to early 2000s, with a total of 692 births recorded between 1978 and 2023."