Gender: Male
Origin: Igbo
Pronunciation: AA K AH F AH R
Popularity Rank: #10,331
The name Okafor is of Igbo origin and means 'son of the tribe' or 'child born on Afor day'. It is a common surname among the Igbo people of Nigeria and is often given to male children to honor their heritage.
The name Okafor is of Igbo origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Okafor is commonly found in Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa, and 31 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA K AH F AH R
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Okafor is recorded 4,872 times globally, ranking it as the 10,331th most common name worldwide.
Okafor is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 4,670 occurrences, making it the 271th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Okafor is found among 1 in every 248 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #271 | 1 : 248 |
| Cameroon | #4,355 | 1 : 11,238 |
| South Africa | #28,995 | 1 : 83,746 |
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