Ejike
Meaningone with strength · Igbo
Ejike is an African boy name meaning “one with strength”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funEjike starts and ends with the same letter, E. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ejike would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ejike
Ejike is a boy name of African origin meaning “one with strength”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Ejike at school.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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Questions about the name Ejike
What does the name Ejike mean?
Ejike means “one with strength” and comes from Igbo. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Gabriel (“God is my strength”), Aziel (“God is my strength”), Boaz (“in him is strength”) and Uziel (“God is my strength”).
What is the origin of the name Ejike?
Ejike is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Igbo. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Ejike a boy or girl name?
Ejike is a boy name.
What names are similar to Ejike?
If you like Ejike, you might also like Gabriel, Aziel, Boaz and Uziel.
What should I know before naming my baby Ejike?
Ejike is an African boy name meaning “one with strength”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.