Chibuike

Chibuike is a boy's name of African origin meaning “chi is strength.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Chibuike at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“chi is strength”

About the name Chibuike

Chibuike belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “chi is strength” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Chibuike first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7411 in 1997, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 122 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chibuike in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#7411 in 1997
Peak year
2006
Babies named Chibuike in 2024
6
Total since 1880
122

Chibuike in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2254 in 2002
Babies named Chibuike in 2025
3
Total since 1996
42

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chibuike mean?

Chibuike means “chi is strength” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Chibuike a boy or girl name?

Chibuike is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chibuike?

Chibuike comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Chibuike?

Chibuike first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #7411 in 1997, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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