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Amarachukwu

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Pronounced ah-mah-rah-CHOOK-woo /ˌɑː.mɑː.rɑːˈtʃʊk.wuː/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo Amarachukwu, 'the grace/favour of God' (amara, 'grace,' + Chukwu, 'God') — a devout, meaning-rich Nigerian name, often shortened to Amara. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout name: Amarachukwu is Igbo for 'God's grace' (said 'ah-mah-rah-CHOOK-woo'). Meaning-rich and reverent.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo Amarachukwu, 'the grace/favour of God' (amara, 'grace,' + Chukwu, 'God') — a devout, meaning-rich Nigerian name, often shortened to Amara. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#15379 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amarachukwu is Igbo for 'God's grace; God's favour.' It reads devout and meaning-rich — familiar in Nigeria, rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-mah-rah-CHOOK-woo').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in Nigeria. Rare, devout, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Amarachukwu is Igbo for 'the grace of God' — amara ('grace') and Chukwu ('God') — a devout, meaning-rich Nigerian name, often shortened to Amara, noted respectfully (said 'ah-mah-rah-CHOOK-woo').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Amarachukwu — Igbo; 'God's grace/favour'

Variations

AmaraAmarachiAmarachukwu

Nicknames

AmaraChichi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amarachukwu mean?

Amarachukwu is Igbo for 'God's grace' (amara, 'grace,' + Chukwu, 'God').

How do you pronounce Amarachukwu?

It's said ah-mah-rah-CHOOK-woo /ˌɑː.mɑː.rɑːˈtʃʊk.wuː/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Amarachukwu a boy or girl name?

Amarachukwu is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Amarachukwu?

Amarachukwu is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Nigeria.

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