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Emeka

Boy

Meaning of Emeka: Igbo: 'great act'

Emeka is a boy's name most strongly associated with Igbo naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7906th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7906

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

498

First recorded 1974 · peak 1978

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 6 babies1983: 15 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 7 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 11 babies1988: 6 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 8 babies19901991: 16 babies1992: 7 babies1993: 9 babies1994: 15 babies1995: 8 babies1996: 10 babies1997: 10 babies1998: 15 babies1999: 10 babies2000: 7 babies20002001: 10 babies2002: 13 babies2003: 12 babies2004: 16 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 12 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 13 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 10 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 13 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 11 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 10 babies2018: 8 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 13 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Emeka per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 16.

Gender split

97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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