Emeka
e-MEH-kah
Popularity
#8494
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
489
Peak Year
#20 in 1978
First Recorded
1974
Style
Strong & Bold, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Igbo origin (Nigeria), a short form of names like Chukwuemeka, meaning 'God has done well' or 'God has done great things'.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Emeka Okafor
Nigerian-American professional basketball player
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