Ihor

Q: What is the origin of Ihor?

Ihor is of Ukrainian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ihor?

According to the latest SSA data, Ihor is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ihor a boy name?

Ihor is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Warrior"

Ukrainian form of Igor, historically used in Eastern Europe and associated with warrior-like interpretations in name scholarship.

Themes:ukrainianslavictraditionalmartial

Nature Natural Unique Rare Strong Powerful Bold

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ihor

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Ihor did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ihor Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ihor.

6 ideas

ihor

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ihoy

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ihory

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ihorie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ihor

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ihor mean?

Ihor means "Warrior". Ukrainian form of Igor, historically used in Eastern Europe and associated with warrior-like interpretations in name sch

What is the origin of Ihor?

Ihor is of Ukrainian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ihor?

According to the latest SSA data, Ihor is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ihor a boy name?

Ihor is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ihor?

Popular nicknames for Ihor include ihor, ih, ihoy, ihory, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ihor?

There are many names similar to Ihor in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginUkrainian, Slavic

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withI

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andriy Danylo Maksym Matviy Mykhi

Sisters

Kalyna Kateryna Khrystyna Larysa Oksana

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