At a glance
- In short
- Eghosa is a Nigerian male name meaning strength and leadership.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #12,008 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,800 in 1994
- First recorded
- 1994
Meaning of Eghosa
Eghosa is a distinctive male name of Nigerian origin, pronounced as eh-GOH-sah (/ɛˈgoʊsə/) in English. The name is relatively rare in the United States, with sporadic occurrences over the years; it has appeared in records for newborns with a peak rank of 8797 in 1994. Eghosa carries cultural significance and is often associated with strength and leadership within Nigerian communities. A notable variant of the name is Eghosan. This unique and culturally rich name offers a meaningful choice for parents looking to honor their heritage or imbue their child's identity with a sense of global connection.
How to pronounce Eghosa
Nigerian English
- Pronounced eh-GOH-sah /ɛˈgoʊsə/
Popularity of Eghosa in the U.S.
Eghosa was the #12,008 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,800 in 1994. It first appears in the records in 1994.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1994–2025 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 12,008 | back (not recorded in 2023–2024) |
| 2022 | 6 | 10,863 | back (not recorded in 2019–2021) |
| 2018 | 6 | 10,760 | ▲ 1,486 |
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | back (not recorded in 2013–2016) |
| 2012 | 7 | 9,709 | back (not recorded in 2007–2011) |
| 2006 | 6 | 10,662 | back (not recorded in 2004–2005) |
| 2003 | 5 | 10,894 | back (not recorded in 1997–2002) |
| 1996 | 5 | 9,015 | back (not recorded in 1995) |
| 1994 | 5 | 8,800 | new |
Notable people named Eghosa
- Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo, known as Etek Notions, is a Nigerian businessman and serial entrepreneur from Benin City.
- Eghosa Imasuen is a Nigerian writer, medical doctor and founder of Narrative Landscape Press, best known for his novels To Saint Patrick and Fine Boys.