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Chibueze

♂ Boy

Pronounced chee-boo-EH-zeh /tʃi.buˈɛ.zɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo Chibueze, 'God is king' (Chi, 'God', + bu, 'is', + eze, 'king') — a name of faith carried with pride in Igbo families of Nigeria.Low

In 30 seconds: A proud name of faith: Chibueze is Igbo for 'God is king' (said 'chee-boo-EH-zeh').
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo Chibueze, 'God is king' (Chi, 'God', + bu, 'is', + eze, 'king') — a name of faith carried with pride in Igbo families of Nigeria.
U.S. rank (2022)#11120 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719962022

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

Chibueze is an Igbo name, 'God is king', built from Chi ('God') and eze ('king'). It is a name of faith and honor, rare in the U.S. and rich in meaning (said 'chee-boo-EH-zeh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Igbo Nigerian families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Chibueze comes from the Igbo for 'God is king' (Chi, 'God', + eze, 'king') — a meaningful name carried with pride in Nigerian families (said 'chee-boo-EH-zeh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Chibueze — Igbo 'God is king'; Chi + eze

Variations

ChibuikeChukwuebukaChibuzo

Nicknames

ChibuEze

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chibueze mean?

Chibueze is Igbo for 'God is king' (Chi, 'God,' + eze, 'king').

How do you pronounce Chibueze?

It's said chee-boo-EH-zeh /tʃi.buˈɛ.zɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Chibueze a boy or girl name?

Chibueze is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Chibueze?

Chibueze is a very rare name in the U.S.

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