Chiebuka
A name of Igbo origin meaning "God is great".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Chiebuka. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chiebuka today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chiebuka births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chiebuka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chiebuka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,901
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Chiebuka: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chiebuka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chiebuka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chiebuka
The name Chiebuka has its origins in the Igbo language, spoken predominantly in southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Igbo words "chi" meaning "God" or "spiritual force," and "ebuka" meaning "let's welcome." The name can be interpreted as "let's welcome the spiritual force" or "welcome the divine presence."
The Igbo people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their spiritual beliefs and values. Chiebuka is a name that carries deep spiritual significance, reflecting the Igbo belief in the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual realms.
While the exact origins of the name Chiebuka are difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use for several centuries among the Igbo communities of southeastern Nigeria. The name may have appeared in historical records or oral traditions passed down through generations, but no specific mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures have been widely documented.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Chiebuka is Chief Chiebuka Nwogbo, a prominent Igbo leader and businessman from Ogbunike, Anambra State, Nigeria, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his contributions to the development of his community and his advocacy for Igbo cultural preservation.
Another notable figure with the name Chiebuka is Chiebuka Okoye, a Nigerian poet and writer who was born in 1986. His works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, reflecting the rich heritage of his Igbo roots.
In the world of sports, Chiebuka Nwachukwu is a Nigerian-born American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the United Soccer League club San Antonio FC. He was born in 1994 and has represented Nigeria at the youth international level.
Dr. Chiebuka Nwachukwu is a Nigerian medical doctor and public health expert who has made significant contributions to the field of infectious disease control and prevention. He has worked extensively in various parts of Africa, leading efforts to combat outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and COVID-19.
Lastly, Chiebuka Onyedika is a Nigerian-American artist and sculptor based in Los Angeles, California. His works often incorporate elements of Igbo cultural symbolism and explore themes of identity, diaspora, and the African experience. He was born in 1978 and has exhibited his artwork in galleries and museums around the world.
While these are just a few examples, the name Chiebuka has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, each contributing to their respective fields and communities in their own unique ways, all while carrying the cultural and spiritual significance of their Igbo heritage.
People
Chiebuka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chiebuka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chiebuka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chiebuka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chiebuka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Chiebuka a common name?
We classify Chiebuka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chiebuka most popular?
The single biggest year for Chiebuka was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chiebuka is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chiebuka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chiebuka a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chiebuka in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chiebuka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chiebuka in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chiebuka can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Chiebuka?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.