My father lives
Derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, the name is traditionally given to a son who is believed to be the reincarnation of his paternal grandfather. It signifies the continuation of the family line and ancestral spirit.
Less common today
Nnamdi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,430 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First President of Nigeria and advocate for African independence
Former NFL All-Pro cornerback and actor
British-Nigerian political activist
