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Chike

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHEE-kay /ˈtʃiː.keɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Igbo name meaning 'God's power' or 'the power of God' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', with 'ike', 'power; strength'). A strong Nigerian name; we note this heritage respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong Igbo name: Chike means 'God's power' (said 'CHEE-kay'). A meaningful Nigerian pick.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningAn Igbo name meaning 'God's power' or 'the power of God' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', with 'ike', 'power; strength'). A strong Nigerian name; we note this heritage respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12629 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019762024

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

Chike is an Igbo name from Nigeria, built on 'Chi' ('God; personal spirit') and 'ike' ('power; strength'), meaning 'God's power'. It carries a sense of divine strength, which we note respectfully. Writer Chike Frankie Edozien bears it (said 'CHEE-kay').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Strong and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Chike is an Igbo name meaning 'God's power' — a name of strength and faith from Nigeria (said 'CHEE-kay').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Chike — Igbo name, 'God's power'

Variations

ChikezieChikayChi

Nicknames

ChiKay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chike mean?

Chike is an Igbo name meaning 'God's power' or 'the power of God'.

How do you pronounce Chike?

It's said CHEE-kay /ˈtʃiː.keɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chike a boy or girl name?

Chike is a boy's name.

How popular is Chike?

Chike is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly in Nigerian families.

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