Emeka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Nigeria
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'the good complement' in Igbo, Emeka is a Nigerian name of positive significance.
Meaning of the Name Emeka
Emeka is a Nigerian name of Igbo origin. It is derived from the Igbo words 'eme' meaning 'good' and 'eka' meaning 'complement'. Therefore, Emeka can be interpreted to mean 'the good complement' or 'the completer of good'. This name is commonly given to male children and is often seen as a positive and auspicious name choice in Igbo culture.
Popularity of the Name Emeka
The popularity for the name Emeka peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 16 births, which ranked number 9,292 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Emeka had the most female births in 1974 with 6, which ranked number 7,678 out of 10,246 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1991 with 16, which ranked number 3,635 out of 9,647 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Emeka has declined over the last ten years from 9 births to 8 births, a decline of -11.11%. Among males, Emeka has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 8 births, a decline of -11.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Emeka
- 20 Year Trend of Emeka: -38.46%
- 10 Year Trend of Emeka: -11.11%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Emeka: -11.11%
Popularity of Emeka by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Emeka. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Emeka in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Emeka is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Emeka
- Total Births of Emeka: 8 (-1.17%)
- Male Births of Emeka: 8 (-1.17%)
Given the downward trend of Emeka over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Emeka have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.17%.