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Iniko
BoyMeaning of Iniko: Yoruba: 'born in troubled times'
Iniko is a boy's name most strongly associated with Yoruba naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6575th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6575
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
164
First recorded 1976 · peak 2020
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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