US Popularity:9970
Origin:Nigerian
Meaning:Gift of god
Okechukwu is a Nigerian name for boys. When translated, Okechukwu means “gift of god.” As such, it’s not difficult to see why it’s used as a given name, middle name, and surname in the region. If you believe your little one is indeed a gift from god, there isn’t a more appropriate moniker than this. Furthermore, as a name famously associated with countless Nigerian footballers, including Uche Okechukwu and Michael Okechukwu Uchebo, this name may even inspire an athletic streak in baby.

Okechukwu Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2012
#19972
in 2012
+ 1996
from 2010
In comparison to the previous year's data
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