namazing
Top 4 Recommendations

Names We Love for You

Each name carefully selected to match your style, honor your heritage, and sound beautiful with Okafor.

Our Top Recommendation

Amara

/əˈmɑː.ɹə/

Grace, mercy (Igbo); immortal, eternal (Sanskrit)3 syllablesCross-CulturalIgboSanskrit

Grace and eternity in one name. Cross-cultural in the deepest sense, carrying weight in Igbo, Sanskrit, and Arabic traditions. Pairs beautifully with Ezra.

Nicknames

MaraAmiAma
#2Graceful & Meaningful

Adaeze

/ˌɑː.dɑːˈeɪ.zeɪ/

First daughter of the king; princess

The name that most proudly proclaims your Igbo heritage. 'First daughter of the king' is a meaning your daughter will carry with pride.

4 syllablesIgbo

Nicknames

AdaEzeDede
#3Graceful & Meaningful

Nia

/ˈniː.ə/

Purpose (Swahili); brightness, radiance (Welsh)

For the family that values simplicity and purpose. The Kwanzaa connection adds communal meaning.

2 syllablesSwahiliWelsh
0
#4Graceful & Meaningful

Zuri

/ˈzʊ.ɹi/

Beautiful, good (Swahili)

The sunniest option. Zuri is pure joy in two syllables, and the Z-echo with Ezra is delightful.

2 syllablesSwahili

Nicknames

ZuZuri-bird
Food for Thought

Things to Consider

Every name has its nuances. Here's what you might want to think about.

  • 1

    Amara's cross-cultural reach is a strength, but some may prefer a name with a single, unambiguous cultural origin.

  • 2

    Adaeze is the most distinctly Igbo option but will require pronunciation guidance in many American contexts.

  • 3

    Nia is accessible but may feel too simple for parents seeking a name with more cultural weight.

  • 4

    Zuri is trendy and rising quickly -- it may feel less unique in five years.

Decision Guide

If You're Torn Between Names

Loving multiple names is wonderful! Here are some ways to help you decide.

Say 'Ezra and ___' at a family gathering. The name that gets the warmest smiles is the one.

Consider which name your daughter would most enjoy explaining the meaning of when she's older.

If bilingual use between the U.S. and Nigeria matters most, Amara and Adaeze are the strongest choices.

Write each full name on a card and leave them on your nightstand for a week. The one you keep picking up first is your answer.

Other Names We Loved
1

Chiamaka

Beautiful Igbo name but felt too long alongside Okafor for everyday use.

2

Imani

Lovely Swahili name but slightly more common than the family preferred.

Save & share your results

Download a beautiful PDF to share with your partner, or share online.

“A name is a gift you give your child that they'll carry forever.”

Congratulations on this exciting journey, Okafor family!