Chike is of Igbo origin, a language and ethnic group primarily from southeastern Nigeria. The name Chike translates to "God is alive" in English. It's composed of two elements: "Chi," meaning God, and "ke," meaning alive or living. Thus, the name Chike signifies a deep spiritual connection and belief in divine presence.
The name Chike experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past four decades, with a total of 178 births recorded between 1976 and 2023. The most popular years for the name were 2000 with 15 births and 1990 with 10 births. However, there have been several years with fewer than five births, including the most recent year on record, 2023.