What origin is the name Iggy?

Iggy comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Iggy a popular name?

Iggy is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Iggy does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Iggy?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Iggy — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Iggy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iggy

Iggy

Boy

african

2 syllables

Iggy is an african boy's name meaning "Iggy is described as being “from the name Iggi.” This gives its source name without supplying a separate literal meaning.".

Iggy is a boy name of african origin meaning "Iggy is described as being “from the name Iggi.” This gives its source name without supplying a separate literal meaning.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Iggy is described as being “from the name Iggi.” This gives its source name without supplying a separate literal meaning.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Iggy

Very rare in US records

What does Iggy mean?

Iggy is a boy name of african origin meaning "Iggy is described as being “from the name Iggi.” This gives its source name without supplying a separate literal meaning.".