Chijioke

Chijioke is a boy's name of African origin meaning “chi holds my share.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2024.

Chijioke at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“chi holds my share”

About the name Chijioke

Chijioke belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “chi holds my share” — 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, Chijioke first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5014 in 1983, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 123 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chijioke in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#5014 in 1983
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
123

Chijioke in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#2507 in 2008
Babies named Chijioke in 2024
4
Total since 1996
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chijioke mean?

Chijioke means “chi holds my share” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Chijioke a boy or girl name?

Chijioke is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Chijioke?

Chijioke comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Chijioke?

Chijioke first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #5014 in 1983, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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