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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God has done well (short form of Chukwuemeka: Chukwu 'God' + emeka 'has done well')
- Origin
- Igbo (short form of Chukwuemeka)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEH-kah
Emeka is a boy's name of Igbo origin, pronounced eh-MEH-kah, and it's a short form of Chukwuemeka. That longer name joins Chukwu, meaning 'God,' with emeka, meaning 'has done well,' so Emeka carries the sense of 'God has done well.' It has a worldly feel, suited to a family with roots or ties that reach across places.
Meaning & Origin of Emeka
Meaning: God has done well (short form of Chukwuemeka: Chukwu 'God' + emeka 'has done well').
Origin: Igbo (short form of Chukwuemeka).
How to Pronounce Emeka
eh-MEH-kahIPA /ɛˈmɛkɑː/
Popularity of Emeka
Emeka peaked at #2961 in 1983, when 15 babies were given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #8494 with 9 babies. It's a rarely used name in the U.S., so a child named Emeka is unlikely to share it with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Emeka mean?
God has done well (short form of Chukwuemeka: Chukwu ‘God’ + emeka ‘has done well’).
How do you pronounce Emeka?
Emeka is pronounced eh-MEH-kah (IPA: /ɛˈmɛkɑː/).
Is Emeka a popular name right now?
Emeka peaked at #2961 in 1983 and is ranked #8494 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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