Uzoamaka
Road by which the future generations will be great.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Uzoamaka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Uzoamaka today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uzoamaka births was 1996 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uzoamaka. 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 Uzoamaka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1996
7 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2008 SSA rank
#17,367
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Uzoamaka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uzoamaka from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Uzoamaka remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uzoamaka 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 Uzoamaka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uzoamaka
The name Uzoamaka originates from the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "uzo" meaning "road" or "path", and "amaka" meaning "beautiful" or "gracious". Together, the name can be interpreted as "the beautiful path" or "the road of grace".
The Igbo people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect values, ideals, and aspirations. The name Uzoamaka likely emerged during the pre-colonial era, when the Igbo communities were primarily agrarian and closely connected to nature.
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it may have been inspired by the importance of paths and roads in Igbo society. In a culture where travel and trade were essential, a name that invoked the concept of a beautiful or gracious path could have been seen as auspicious.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uzoamaka dates back to the late 19th century. Uzoamaka Nwonye, born in 1875, was a prominent Igbo trader and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the economic and social fabric of her community.
In the realm of literature, the name gained recognition through the work of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. His novel "Anthills of the Savannah" (1987) features a character named Uzoamaka, who represents the strength and resilience of Igbo women.
Another notable figure with the name Uzoamaka is Uzoamaka Aduba, an American actress best known for her role in the critically acclaimed television series "Orange Is the New Black". Born in 1981, she has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In the field of education, Uzoamaka Nzelibe, a Nigerian-American professor of law, has made significant contributions to the study of international trade and intellectual property law. She currently serves as a faculty member at the New York University School of Law.
Uzoamaka Nwogbo, born in 1968, is a Nigerian businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded Arik Air, one of the largest airlines in Nigeria. Her success in the aviation industry has been widely recognized, and she has been honored with several awards for her entrepreneurial achievements.
While these are just a few examples, the name Uzoamaka has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and communities. Its meaning and cultural significance continue to resonate within the Igbo diaspora and beyond.
People
Uzoamaka + last name combinations
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Other names starting with U
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FAQ
Uzoamaka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uzoamaka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uzoamaka 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Uzoamaka a common name?
We classify Uzoamaka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uzoamaka most popular?
The single biggest year for Uzoamaka was 1996, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uzoamaka is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Uzoamaka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uzoamaka in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.