Nkechi is an African female given name of Igbo origin, used predominantly among the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. The name Nkechi means "My own thing," and it is derived from two Igbo words: "nke" meaning one's own, and "chi" meaning child or God. This name reflects the cherished value placed on children in Igbo culture, suggesting that each child is a precious gift from God. The use of the possessive prefix "my" signifies love, affection, and personal connection to the child.
The name Nkechi experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and drops in others. The highest number of births recorded in a single year was 12 in 1992, while some years saw as few as 5 births. Despite these variations, the total number of babies named Nkechi across the given years is 175.