The baby name Emeka is a Male name and is pronounced eh-MEH-kah (IPA: /eˈmɛkɑ/).
Emeka is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Emeka is a Male name and is pronounced eh-MEH-kah (IPA: /eˈmɛkɑ/).
Emeka is Igbo in Origin.
Emeka is an Igbo (southeastern Nigerian) name, commonly a short form of Chukwuemeka. From Chukwu “God” + emeka “has done great deeds/so much,” it expresses gratitude: “God has done well.” Like many Igbo theophoric names, it often marks thanksgiving for birth, deliverance, or an unexpected blessing and works as a stand‑alone name or affectionate diminutive.
The name rose to broad use in the 20th century and gained visibility after Nigerian independence, carried into the diaspora by public figures. Notable bearers include Emeka Anyaoku (former Commonwealth Secretary‑General) and NBA player Emeka Okafor. Variants and related forms include the full Chukwuemeka, short Meka, respelling Emekah, and Chiemeka, which pairs chi “divine spirit/God” with the same verb. Emeka remains prevalent in Nigeria and modestly recognized abroad, valued for its clear message of gratitude and hope.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #24 | 474 | 5,926 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #27 | 14,540 | 16,906 |
| CM | 0 | #54 | 3 | 2,592 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| AO | 0 | #76 | 2 | 2,729 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 4,685 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 4,970 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #229 | 14 | 5,568 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| GH | 0 | #240 | 9 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #307 | 13 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #315 | 31 | 8,138 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #415 | 13 | 2,041 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #435 | 116 | 12,054 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #463 | 386 | 15,093 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #467 | 8 | 14,421 | |
| LY | 0 | #495 | 41 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #531 | 10 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #539 | 10 | 10,655 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #552 | 6 | 12,905 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #620 | 6 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #669 | 14 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #685 | 23 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #884 | 9 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #912 | 19 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #920 | 33 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #922 | 30 | 5,873 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #943 | 238 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #982 | 111 | 22,615 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,099 | 13 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,114 | 15 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,190 | 22 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,346 | 126 | 10,046 |
Emeka is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:
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