Chukwudi

Chukwudi is a boy's name of African origin meaning “God lives.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2023.

Chukwudi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“God lives”

About the name Chukwudi

Chukwudi belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “God lives” — 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, Chukwudi first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4288 in 1982, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chukwudi in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#4288 in 1982
Peak year
2000
Total since 1880
198

Chukwudi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2837 in 2009
Babies named Chukwudi in 2023
3
Total since 1996
32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chukwudi mean?

Chukwudi means “God lives” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Chukwudi a boy or girl name?

Chukwudi is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Chukwudi?

Chukwudi comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Chukwudi?

Chukwudi first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #4288 in 1982, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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