Onyekachi

Meaning of Onyekachi

Onyekachi is a masculine Igbo name from Nigeria meaning “Who is greater than God?”, reflecting a tradition of embedding philosophical or spiritual questions in given names. Its connotations of humility and divine acknowledgement appeal to parents who value cultural authenticity and profound significance. In the United States, Onyekachi has maintained a low but consistent profile since the late 1990s, with annual occurrences rarely exceeding ten and national rankings generally falling between the 800s and 900s—peaking at ten births in 2012. Pronounced oh-nyeh-KAH-chee (/oʊˌnjɛˈkɑtʃi/), the name offers a distinctive, rhythmic quality that underscores both its West African heritage and its suitability for families seeking a name that combines lyrical sound with meaningful depth.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as oh-nyeh-KAH-chee (/oʊˌnjɛˈkɑtʃi/)

• Nkemjika
• Chukwudi
• Obinna
• Uchenna
• Chikamso
• Ifeanyichukwu