Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Chukwuka

Chukwuka is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Igbo origin. It means "God is great" or "God is mighty”. It can be used in longer names, such us Chukwukadibia and Chukwukamma.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#6,843 (1998)
Total Babies
83
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1987
First Year
2023
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#6843
Peak Rank
83
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chukwuka

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Chukwuka is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Igbo origin. It means "God is great" or "God is mighty”. It can be used in longer names, such us Chukwukadibia and Chukwukamma.

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The Story of Chukwuka

Chukwuka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 8 Chukwukas were born — ranking #6,843 that year. As of 2026, Chukwuka ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 83 Chukwukas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Chukwuka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chukwuka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chukwuka

What does the name Chukwuka mean?
Chukwuka is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Igbo origin. It means "God is great" or "God is mighty”. It can be used in longer names, such us Chukwukadibia and Chukwukamma.
How popular is Chukwuka in 2026?
In 2026, Chukwuka ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Chukwuka most popular?
Chukwuka reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,843 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Chukwuka a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Chukwuka is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Chukwuka?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chukwuka include Correll, Christof, Cyrano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chukwuka

Chukwuka is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 83 births in the dataset. Chukwuka's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,843. Use the chart and map above to compare Chukwuka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.