US Popularity Rank: 23599

Origin: African

Meaning: Mother is great, mother is supreme

Nneka is a feminine name of Igbo origin. Pronounced "NEH-kah," the name directly translates to "mother is great" or "mother is supreme." Nneka is a shorter version of Nnemkadi and is very popular in Nigeria. A number of celebrities and sports stars also possess the namesake, including Nigerian singer Nneka, The Real Housewives of Potomac's Nneka Egbujiobi, and Nigerian-American basketball player Nneka Ogwumike.