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Chukwuebuka

Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chukwuebuka: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Chukwuebuka is a name of Igbo origin from southeastern Nigeria, composed of "Chukwu" (God) and "ebuka" (is great), giving it the powerful meaning "God is great." It is a name that expresses gratitude and reverence, often given to acknowledge a blessing or answered prayer. While there are no widely known historical figures with this name in Scottish or global popular culture, it is borne by many individuals within the Igbo diaspora, including academics and professionals. The name shares its root with the Igbo deity Chukwu, central to traditional cosmology, and places like Chukwuemeka in Nigeria reflect similar naming patterns. A notable variant is Chukwuebuka's shortened form, Ebuka, which is common in Nigeria and among the Scottish-Nigerian community, reflecting Scotland's growing cultural diversity.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20235 babies
Latest (2023)
#5335 babies
Total births
5since 2023
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).