Boy · #8,743 in 2026

Chukwuma

Name: Popularity of the name Chukwuma in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chukwuma, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,743

Peak Rank

#3,877 (1997)

Total Babies

181

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2015

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#3877

Peak Rank

181

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chukwuma

Chukwuma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 17 Chukwumas were born — ranking #3,877 that year. As of 2026, Chukwuma ranks #8,743 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 181 Chukwumas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chukwuma

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

Chuckwalla
Lucuma
Chiquita
Chicana
Jicama
Vicuna
Decuma
Chacma
Tacoma
Sequoyah
Coquina
Takoma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chukwuma

What does the name Chukwuma mean?

Chukwuma is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chukwuma in 2026?

In 2026, Chukwuma ranks #8,743 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Chukwuma most popular?

Chukwuma reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #3,877 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Chukwuma a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chukwuma is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chukwuma?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chukwuma include Geron, Vashaun, Sadarius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chukwuma

Chukwuma is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Chukwuma's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #3,877. Use the chart and map above to compare Chukwuma'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.