Chikaima
A girl's name of Igbo origin with 82 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Chikaima currently holds position #13793. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2013 to 2024, Chikaima has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Chikaima ranks #13793 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Chikaima is a girl's baby name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, a compound meaning 'God is great' or 'God's strength,' from the Igbo chukwu (God) elements. Names invoking divine greatness are central to Igbo naming tradition.
Rich in faith and rooted in the Igbo tradition of naming children as declarations of theological conviction, Chikaima is a name spoken as a statement of belief.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Chikaima is rooted in the Igbo tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2013 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Chikaima’s rarity (82 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Chikaima has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | #13046 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 55 | #12746 | — |
The Story of Chikaima
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Chikaima is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Chikaima are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Chikaima?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Chikaima — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 55 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Chikaima by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2013–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13793 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15671 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11417 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11302 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10655 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16198 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10121 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12018 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9619 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17131 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13478 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2024