Some of the most popular Nigerian girl names and their meanings

Here is a collection of some popular Nigerian baby girl names to help you make a better decision.

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.

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."

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

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

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.