Is Uchenna a boy's or girl's name?

Uchenna is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 190 recorded births.

When was Uchenna most popular?

Uchenna reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 19 births that year. It is currently ranked #12195 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Uchenna?

Uchenna is currently ranked #12195 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 434 babies since 1977.

Uchenna

A African name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsAfricanDeclining

#12195▼ 72in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Uchenna is a boy's and girl's baby name of Igbo origin, from Nigeria, meaning 'God's will' or 'God's thoughts' — from the Igbo uch (thought, will, idea) and Chukwu (God, the Supreme Being), declaring the child to be the embodiment of God's divine intention.

In Igbo theology, Chukwu (God) is the supreme creator, and a child named Uchenna is declared to be exactly what God intended — a divine thought made flesh. It's a name of extraordinary theological depth and celebration. With nearly 435 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine presence in Nigerian American communities.

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Popularity Over Time

Uchenna was #4591 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12195, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Uchenna
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	34	#11311	▼
2010s	52	#11687	▼
2000s	129	#6451	▲
1990s	113	#5729	▲
1980s	89	#5156	▲
1970s	17	#6283	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Uchenna
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#12195	0
2023	6	#12123	0
2022	6	#12204	0
2021	6	#12031	-4 (-40.0%)
2020	10	#8003	+4 (66.7%)
2019	6	#12030	0
2018	6	#12035	-2 (-25.0%)
2017	8	#9620	-1 (-11.1%)
2016	9	#8754	+2 (28.6%)
2014	7	#10633	+2 (40.0%)
2012	5	#14095	0
2011	5	#14212	-1 (-16.7%)
2010	6	#12114	-7 (-53.8%)
2009	13	#6782	-1 (-7.1%)
2008	14	#6373	+2 (16.7%)
2007	12	#7052	0
2006	12	#6882	+1 (9.1%)
2005	11	#7074	-8 (-42.1%)
2004	19	#4591	+8 (72.7%)
2003	11	#6691	-7 (-38.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Uchenna as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Uchenna has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 190 births since 1973.

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Current rank

190

Total births

1982

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Uchenna be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Uchenna is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #12195. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1977–2024) · Methodology