unisex name
Onyekachi
oh-nyeh-KAH-chee (Igbo)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 133
Onyekachi is a unisex name with 4 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 14% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2017, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1997.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Onyekachi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Onyekachi?
In 2020, Onyekachi was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Onyekachi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Onyekachi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onyekachi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onyekachi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onyekachi
- Igbo oh-nyeh-KAH-chee
Sibling Names for Onyekachi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onyekachi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onyekachi
How popular is the name Onyekachi?
In 2020, Onyekachi was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Onyekachi a girl's or a boy's name?
Onyekachi is used for both girls and boys. About 14% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Onyekachi?
Onyekachi has 4 syllables.
When was Onyekachi most popular?
Onyekachi peaked in 2017, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.