Chukwuka

Chukwuka is a boy's name of African origin meaning “God is great.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2023.

Chukwuka at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“God is great”

About the name Chukwuka

Chukwuka belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “God is great” — 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, Chukwuka first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6962 in 1998, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 83 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chukwuka in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#6962 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Total since 1880
83

Chukwuka in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#2390 in 2011
Babies named Chukwuka in 2023
4
Total since 1996
30

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chukwuka mean?

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

Is Chukwuka a boy or girl name?

Chukwuka is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Chukwuka?

Chukwuka comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Chukwuka?

Chukwuka first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #6962 in 1998, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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