Uchenna

Uchenna is a unisex name of African origin meaning “father's will.” In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States.

Uchenna at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
“father's will”

About the name Uchenna

Uchenna belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “father's will” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Uchenna first appears in Social Security records in 1973 and has been given to 624 babies since 1880, including 6 in 2024.

Uchenna in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Babies named Uchenna in 2024
6
Total since 1880
624

Uchenna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Uchenna in 2025
5
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Uchenna mean?

Uchenna means “father's will” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Uchenna a boy or girl name?

Uchenna is a unisex name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Uchenna?

Uchenna comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Uchenna?

Uchenna is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1973 and has been given to 624 babies since 1880.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.