Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings

Popular Nigerian Girl Names

Each name is a blend of cultural richness and profound meaning, offering a unique identity for your daughter. Dive into our list to find the perfect name that resonates with heritage and beauty.

Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings Pulse Nigeria

Igbo Girl Names

Adaeze – "The king’s first daughter"

Adamma – "Beautiful first daughter"

Adaego – "The first daughter who brings wealth or riches"

Chioma – "Good luck or Good God

Chika – "God is greater"

Chinyere – "God gave"

Ifeoma – "The beautiful or good one"

Ifeyinwa – "Nothing can be compared to a child"

Chidinma - "God is good" or "God is beautiful."

Ebele - "Mercy, kindness."

Kainene - "Let's see what the future holds."

Adaeze - "Princess, daughter of the king."

Chiamaka - "God is beautiful."

Kosi - "No one knows tomorrow."

Munachi - "God and I."

Ngozi - "Blessing."

Somtochukwu - "Praise God with me."

Ugonna - "God's eagle."

Zinachidi - "Show the world that God exists."

Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings Pulse Nigeria

Yoruba Nigerian Girl Names

Aarin - "Central"

Abebi - "We beg for her to caress her"

Abeke - "I bring joy"

Abike - "Give birth to the child and care for the child"

Abiose - "Born into the first day of the week (Sunday)"

Bolade – "Honour will arrive"

Omolara - "Children are kin"

Omosalewa - "A Child selects what home to be born into"

Omosunsola - "The Child moves nearer to wealth"

Aderonke - "The crown has something to pamper"

Olanrewaju - "Wealth is my future"

Adewonuola - "The crown has entered into wealth"

Adetutu - "The crown is calm/soothing"

Adesewa - "The crown brings forth beauty"

Adenike - "The crown has the care"

Adejumoke - "The crown unites to pamper"

Adejoke - "The crown will pamper us together"

Adefoluke - "The crown pampers with God"

Adefolake - "The crown pampers with the wealth"

Adebukola - "Royalty added to the wealth"

Adebimpe - "The crown gave birth to me completely"

Abosede - "Born into a new week"

Damilola – "Blessed with remarkable riches"

Olabisi – "My joy has been multiplied"

Tifeoluwa – "It is the will of God"

Yetunde – "Mother has returned again" (or "reincarnated")

Titilayo – "Eternal happiness"

Modupe – "I give thanks"

Folashade – "Make wealth a crown"

Bimpe - "Elegant and beautiful"

Abimbola – "Born into riches"

Abiodun – "Born on the day of a festival"

Adelola - "Crowns bring honour"

Eniola – "Wealthy person"

Ekundayo – "My sorrows have turned into joy"

Enitan – "The one whose birth inspired a story"

Fehintola - "Lean on wealth"

Hausa Girl Names

Fara - "Fair in complexion"

Gimbiya - "Princess"

Sarauniya - "Queen"

Aisha - "Living, prosperous"

Latifah - "Gentle, kind, refined"

Halimah - "Safe, sound, healthy"

Habibah - "Beloved"

Zahrah - "Flower, blossom, splendour"

Bilkisu - Often associated with the Queen of Sheba.

Dije - A short form of Hadiza, meaning "leader."

Fadila - "Virtuous, outstanding."

Goggo - An affectionate term for a grandmother, symbolizing respect and love.

Hafsat - Derived from Hafsah, meaning "young lioness."

Inna - "Mother." It conveys warmth and nurturing.

Jummai - Hausa form of Jumoke, meaning "everyone loves the child."

Kulu - "Unconditional love."

Lami - "Sweet, pleasant."

Maimuna - "Auspicious, blessed."

Nafisa - "Precious gem."

Raliya - "To be free."

Safiya - "Pure."

Tani - "Ours." It signifies belonging and inclusion.

Ummi - "My mother," denoting love and respect.

Wafiya - "Loyal, faithful."

Yasira - "Wealthy," signifying prosperity and success.

Zahra - "Flowering beauty."

Baraka - "Blessing."

Shamaki - A rare name, possibly denoting "elegance" or a high social status.

Efik/ Ibibio Popular Nigerian Girl Names

Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings Pulse Nigeria

Ekaete - "Father’s mother"

Uyai - "Beauty"

Obongoawan - "Queen"

Ediye - "Beautiful"

Affiong - "Moon"

Eno-obong - "God’s gift"

Aniekan – "Who can win God"

Itoro – "Praise"

Imaobong – "God’s love"

Iniobong – "God’s gift"

Sifon – "Goodness"

Ifiok – "Wisdom"

Ime – "Patience"

Dara – "Rejoice"

Idara – "Joy"

Mfon – "Goodness"

Mbom – "Sympathy"

Edidiong – "Blessing"

Iniobong – "God’s time" (Repeated entry with a corrected meaning for differentiation.)

Inemesit – "Happiness"

Unyime – "God’s agreement"

Abasifreke – "God will never forget me"

Idoma Popular Nigerian Girl Names

Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings Pulse Nigeria

Ekoche - "My own"

Ekondu - "Belongs to God"

Ekowo - "God's time"

Elakeche - "World's mystery"

Ema - "Peace"

Emiene - "God's plan"

Enajemete - "These are also girls"

Enayi - "Mother of Children"

Ene - "Mother"

Eneh - "Mother"

Enekole - "Mother of the family"

Enewa - "Mother of a multitude"

Enoche - "King's Mother"

Enyanwu - "Sun goddess"

Igbe - "My share" or "Mine"

Igweye - "The people felt joyous about something"

Ihotu - "Love"

Ihotukum - "My love"

Ijewoda - "Money brings pride"

Ikwulonu - "Death hurts"

Iyowoichofe - "God has a greater plan"

Nmakani - "Too much Surprise"

Obiabo - "Generous" or "Giver"

Obiye - "Comforter"

Ochanya - "Queen"

Ochejife - "A person is worth more than money"

Ochoyama - "God's doing"

Odachi - "Miracle"

Odaleko - "There's a season for everything"

Oganya - "Leader of women"

Ogodo - "Mother of all mothers"

Ogwa - "Plenty" or "Abundance"

Ojonya - "Beauty"

Oka - "Royal bead"

Okah - "Princess"

Oloha - "A blessing bearer"

Olohi - "Righteous" or "Good person"

Olotuche - "Faithful person"

Oloture - "Endurance"

Onyabahi - "Luxurious woman"

Onyaechi - "Wife of gods of the Land"

Onyaomale - "Wisdom"

Onyeche - "Nobody wants to be relegated"

Onyechi - "Charming wife" or "Wife of charms"

Onyeje - "Who knows tomorrow?"

Onyejeche - "Who knows the world"

Onyeyibo - "Beautiful child"

Onyikpechi - "Daughter of harmattan"

Onyiloko - "Woman of strong virtues"

Onyocho - "God's wife"

Oofuni - "God's grace is not gotten by force"

Owagoyi - "Only God can give a child"

These popular Nigerian girl names are well-known all over the country. Go ahead and pick a suitable name for your baby girl.

Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings

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