Emeka

At a Glance: Name: Emeka – 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

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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

Phonetic: eh-MEH-kah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1974–2024.

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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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