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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Modibo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Modi|Modou
AfricanBoy→ Stable

Modibo

moh-DEE-boh · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10426 in 2023

Peak: #10426 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10426 in 2023

Peak: #10426 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20112023

Rank #10426 · Rising since 2011

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Modibo scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
AfricanMandinkaWest AfricanReligiousMeaningful3-syllableScholarlyTraditionalIslamicRare in US
Character
strong leadershipwise counselnoble charactersteadfast integrity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Modibos

visionaryintellectualnationalistreformistdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Modibo is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Modibo at a Glance
Meaning:From Mandinka, meaning 'Muslim judge' or 'Islamic teacher', traditionally given to boys destined for scholarly or religious roles
Language root:Mandinka · West African
Peak rank:#10426 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Modibo Keïta
First President of Mali
Modibo Diallo
Malian politician
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Modibo · Overview
Summary

Modibo is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Religious character
Modibo carries a grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
modibo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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