To hold onto the father
Derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, the name is a combination of 'ji' (to hold) and 'de'nna' (the father). It reflects a cultural emphasis on family heritage and the preservation of paternal legacy.
Less common today
Jidenna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,555 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated Nigerian-American rapper and singer
