Precious, beautiful, or good
Amaka is a short form of several Igbo names ending in -amaka, such as Chiamaka. In the Igbo language of Nigeria, it signifies that something is beautiful, wonderful, or of high value. It is often used as a standalone name to celebrate the inherent goodness or beauty of a child.
Less common today
Amaka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,257 in 1996.
Influential Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive
Nigerian fashion designer and founder of the label Maki Oh
A character in the novel Purple Hibiscus · Purple Hibiscus
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
