boy's name
Chima
CHEE-mah (Igbo)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 320
Chima is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chima Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Chima?
In 2023, Chima was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Chima Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chima
- Igbo CHEE-mah
Sibling Names for Chima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chima
How popular is the name Chima?
In 2023, Chima was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chima a girl's or a boy's name?
Chima is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chima?
Chima has 2 syllables.
When was Chima most popular?
Chima peaked in 2002, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.