African Girl Names Starting With I

Looking for a African girl's name that starts with I? Here are 63 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. These names come from several African languages, including Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Akan and Shona, and many carry meaningful messages.

• Ibidokun

  Unisex · African · “Family becomes (as wide as) the sea”

• Ibidun

  Unisex · African · “Child birth is sweet”

• Ibijoke

  Unisex · African · “Family pampers together”

• Ibikeye

  Unisex · African · “Childbirth brings honor”

• Ibikunle

  Unisex · African · “Birth (children) fill the house”

• Ibilola

  Unisex · African · “Childbirth is wealth”

• Ibiolagbajosi

  Unisex · African · “The place wealth converges at”

• Ibironke

  Unisex · African · “Family has found who to pamper”

• Ibisola

  Unisex · African · “Childbirth makes wealth”

• Ibiyemi

  Unisex · African · “Childbirth honors me”

• Ibtehaj

  Girl · African · “Derived from the Arabic name Ibtihaj, this name means joy and delight.”

• Idowu

  Unisex · African · “The name given to the child born after a set of twins”

• Idurotioluwa

  Unisex · African · “The steadfastness/ abiding presence of God”

• Ife

  Girl · African · “love (Yoruba)”

• Ifeade

  Unisex · African · “Love of the crown”

• Ifedolapo

  Unisex · African · “Love holds wealth together”

• Ifejobi

  Unisex · African · “Love gave birth together”

• Ifeoluwakusi

  Unisex · African · “The love of God abounds”

• Igbagboluwa

  Unisex · African · “Belief/faith of God”

• Ikeolu

  Unisex · African · “The care of God”

• Ikhlaas

  Girl · African · “Derived from ikhlas, frankness sincerity; sincerity; purity; selfless friendship”

• Ikram

  Girl · African · “Honor hospitality generosity; honour, hospitality, generosity”

• Ilesanmi

  Unisex · African · “Home benefits me”

• Ilham

  Unisex · African · “Intuition inspiration; intuition, inspiration”

• Ilo

  Unisex · African · “A name of African origin that signifies light, sunshine, and a joyous spirit.”

• Im-Tit-Haal

  Girl · African · “Derived from imtithal, polite obedience.”

• Imaan

  Girl · African · “An African and Arabic name derived from Iman, signifying strong faith, belief, and spiritual devotion.”

• Imani

  Girl · African · “Faith”

• Imma

  Girl · African · “This African feminine name refers to one who pours water, a role often associated with hospitality, ritual, or sustaining life.”

• Imoleoluwa

  Unisex · African · “Light of God”

• Imtithal

  Girl · African · “This name means polite obedience or compliance, reflecting a respectful and well-mannered nature.”

• Iniko

  Girl · African · “This African name means born during troubled times. It is traditionally given to children who arrive during periods of social or personal hardship.”

• Ipadeola

  Unisex · African · “Assembly of wealth”

• Ipinuoluwa

  Unisex · African · “Decision of God”

• Iretiola

  Unisex · African · “Hope/anticipation of wealth”

• Iretioluwa

  Unisex · African · “God’s hope”

• Isabis

  Girl · African · “Rooted in African tradition, this name simply translates to something beautiful or a lovely thing.”

• Itanife

  Unisex · African · “The story of love”

• Iteoluwakiisi

  Unisex · African · “The throne of God is permanent”

• Itunuoluwa

  Unisex · African · “Comfort of God”

• Iwalewa

  Unisex · African · “Good character is beautiful”

• Iyabo

  Unisex · African · “Mother has come”

• Iyadunni

  Unisex · African · “Mother is sweet to have”

• Iyaniwura

  Unisex · African · “Mother is (as precious as) gold”

• Iyatunde

  Unisex · African · “Mother has returned”

• Iyiola

  Unisex · African · “The prestige of wealth”

• Iyunadeoluwa

  Unisex · African · “Beads (corals) of the crown of God”

• Izdihar

  Girl · African · “Flourishing blooming; flourishing, blooming”

• Ibtihaj

  Girl · African · “Joy delight.”

• Idalika

  Girl · African · “Queen.”

• Ifama

  Girl · African · “All is well.”

• Ifeoluwa

  Girl · African · “Love of God”

• Ifrah

  Girl · African · “Pretty.”

• Ilori

  Girl · African · “Special treasure.”

• Ime

  Girl · African · “Knowledge”

• Inam

  Girl · African · “Gift grant.”

• Ipyana

  Girl · African · “Grace”

• Ireoluwa

  Girl · African · “Goodness of God”

• Isoke

  Girl · African · “Gift from god.”

• Iyanda

  Unisex · African · “One who was specially chosen to be made”

• Iyioluwa

  Girl · African · “Goodness of God”

• Izefia

  Girl · African · “I have no child.”

• Izegbe

  Girl · African · “Log awaited child.”