Emeka
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Emeka was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
498 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1978 with 20 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
49 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
49 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Emeka’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #7096 | — |
| 2006 | #6460 | ↑636 |
| 2007 | #7590 | ↓1130 |
| 2008 | #6393 | ↑1197 |
| 2009 | #7692 | ↓1299 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↑101 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↓2009 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↑1442 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↑1917 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓5867 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↑5042 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓539 |
| 2017 | #7546 | ↑59 |
| 2018 | #8819 | ↓1273 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↑80 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓3407 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑3156 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↑2473 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↓1795 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑69 |
Frequently asked questions about Emeka
Is Emeka a popular name?
Yes — Emeka currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Emeka more common for boys or girls?
Emeka is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Emeka most popular?
Emeka peaked in 1978 in United States, with 20 recorded births that year.
Is Emeka rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Emeka’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4634 in 1974 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Emeka?
At least 547 babies have been recorded with the name Emeka across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Emeka popular in more than one country?
Yes — Emeka appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.