Rising since 1993, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Chidera since 1993
Babies named Chidera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 162 | 101 |
| 2010s | 208 | 89 |
| 2020s | 117 | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Chidera entered U.S. naming records in 1993 and has been rising in use, ranking 6,546 as of 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 94,545 newborns. Its peak came in 2014, reflecting growing interest in Igbo names among African American and Nigerian diaspora families. The name's trajectory shows steady increase, indicating a lasting appeal. Though no state data is available for top usage, Chidera's spiritual meaning ('God is good') resonates across cultures. It remains a distinctive choice, blending cultural heritage with universal positivity.
Chidera is an Igbo name from Nigeria, derived from 'Chi' (God) and 'dera' (is good) or 'de' (write) + 'ra' (past tense), hence 'God is good' or 'God has written.' It is a unisex name, often given in gratitude for a child's birth, and has gained popularity among the Igbo diaspora since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi, Dera, Chidi
Variants: Chidiebere, Chidubem, Chinemerem
Sibling names for Chidera
Names that share Chidera's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Chioma, Kelechi, Nneka, Amarachi, Ifunanya, Adaeze, Chimamanda, Munachimso
Brothers: Chibueze, Chukwudi, Ugochukwu, Emeka, Kenechukwu
