Chukwuebuka
A boy's name of Yoruba origin with 159 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Chukwuebuka is a four-syllable boy's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 159 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Chukwuebuka is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Chukwuebuka is a boy's baby name of Igbo origin, from the Igbo language of southeastern Nigeria, meaning 'God is great' — from Chukwu (God) and ebuka (greatness). Like Ifeanyichukwu, it is a full-form theological declaration, a name that announces divine greatness each time it is spoken.
In Igbo culture, names are prayers and proclamations. Chukwuebuka is both a declaration of faith and a daily affirmation of the divine presence in the child's life — one of the most spiritually resonant names in the Igbo naming tradition.
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Chukwuebuka is cataloged under the Yoruba naming tradition. Names from the Yoruba tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Chukwuebuka has been recorded as a boy's name since 1997, with 159 total births. Browse the Yoruba names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Chukwuebuka has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 74 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 62 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Chukwuebuka
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Chukwuebuka is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Chukwuebuka are most likely born between 2005 and 2023.
How rare is Chukwuebuka?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Chukwuebuka is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 74 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Chukwuebuka by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1997–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #12563 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10021 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10856 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12513 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11034 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9010 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8264 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5787 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7654 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12483 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9809 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8265 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10064 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12861 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9953 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7526 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10337 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7340 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7769 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10861 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2023