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Chibuike

♂ Boy

Pronounced chee-boo-EE-keh /tʃi.bu.ˈiː.kɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chibuike, 'God is strength; God is my power' (Chi, 'God,' + bu, 'is,' + ike, 'strength; power'). A God-honoring theophoric name, noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A God-honoring Igbo name: Chibuike means 'God is strength; God is power' (said 'chee-boo-EE-keh'). Faith-rooted and strong.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigerian) Chibuike, 'God is strength; God is my power' (Chi, 'God,' + bu, 'is,' + ike, 'strength; power'). A God-honoring theophoric name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11149 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819972024

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

Chibuike comes from the Igbo of southeastern Nigeria: Chi ('God') + bu ('is') + ike ('strength; power'), 'God is my strength.' Like many Igbo theophoric names, it declares faith and gratitude. Rare in the U.S., we note its meaning respectfully (said 'chee-boo-EE-keh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, faith-rooted, and strong.

Did you know? Chibuike is an Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'God is strength; God is my power' — from Chi ('God'), bu ('is'), and ike ('strength; power') — a name that carries faith and strength (said 'chee-boo-EE-keh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Chibuike — Igbo 'God is strength/power'; theophoric

Variations

ChibuezeChibikeChidubem

Nicknames

ChibuIke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chibuike mean?

Chibuike is Igbo for 'God is strength; God is my power' (Chi, 'God,' + bu, 'is,' + ike, 'strength').

How do you pronounce Chibuike?

It's said chee-boo-EE-keh /tʃi.bu.ˈiː.kɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Chibuike a boy or girl name?

Chibuike is a boy's name.

How popular is Chibuike?

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

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