UK name, mostly boys
Onyekachi
A masculine Igbo name meaning "Who is like God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Onyekachi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Onyekachi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3895, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Onyekachi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Onyekachi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Onyekachi ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Onyekachi.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Onyekachi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 86.4% of Onyekachi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3895
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Onyekachi
In England and Wales birth records, Onyekachi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 86.4% of registrations are for boys and 13.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Onyekachi registered for boys
- Ranked #3,895 in 2014
- 4 boys registered in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (4 births)
Onyekachi registered for girls
- Ranked #5,061 in 2006
- 3 girls registered in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Onyekachi mean?
The name Onyekachi originates from the Igbo language of southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound name formed from the combination of two Igbo words: "Onye" meaning "person" and "kachi" meaning "wealth". Therefore, Onyekachi can be translated to mean "a person's wealth" or "one whose wealth is a person".
This name has its roots in the cultural values and traditions of the Igbo people, who place great importance on the concept of wealth, not just in terms of material possessions but also in terms of relationships, knowledge, and personal growth. The name Onyekachi reflects this belief, suggesting that a person's true wealth lies in their character, achievements, and connections with others.
While the name Onyekachi has been in use among the Igbo people for centuries, its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some notable individuals who bore this name throughout history include:
1. Onyekachi Wambu (c. 1880-1960), a prominent Igbo trader and community leader who played a significant role in the early 20th century economic development of southeastern Nigeria.
2. Onyekachi Okongwu (1925-2002), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Onyekachi Okongwu Foundation, which supports education and community development initiatives in Igboland.
3. Onyekachi Nwabu (1935-2018), a Nigerian artist and educator who is renowned for his contributions to the development of modern Nigerian art and his efforts in preserving Igbo cultural heritage.
4. Onyekachi Apakama (1943-2022), a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who dedicated her life to fighting for social justice and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
5. Onyekachi Chukwu (b. 1982), a Nigerian professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Nigeria, South Africa, and Europe, and has represented the Nigerian national team.
Throughout its history, the name Onyekachi has remained a popular choice among the Igbo people, reflecting their cultural values and serving as a reminder of the importance of personal growth, relationships, and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Onyekachi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Onyekachi in England and Wales, from 2002 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Onyekachi, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Onyekachi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Onyekachi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4449 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4028 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Onyekachi
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Onyekachi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Onyekachi in the UK right now?
In 2014, Onyekachi was ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Onyekachi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Onyekachi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Onyekachi?
A masculine Igbo name meaning "Who is like God".
How many people are called Onyekachi in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Onyekachi across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.