Declining since 2000.
Popularity of Chidi since 1981
Babies named Chidi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Chidi is a name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, carrying the powerful meaning 'God exists.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981 and reached its peak year in 2001, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. Since the early 2000s, its usage has been declining, but it remains a culturally significant name within the Igbo diaspora. No U.S. states have recorded a notable concentration of this name. The name's strong phonetic structure and profound meaning make it a distinctive choice with deep roots.
Chidi is an Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, derived from Chi (personal god or spirit) and di (exists or is present), thus meaning 'God exists' or 'God is alive.' It is a theophoric name common among the Igbo people, often given to express religious faith. The name gained some international recognition through the character Chidi Anagonye in the television series The Good Place, which aired from 2016 to 2020.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi
Variants: Chidiebere, Chidubem
Sibling names for Chidi
Names that share Chidi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Nneka, Amara, Ifeoma, Chiamaka, Adanna, Amarachi, Chimere, Chisom, Eniola, Ijeoma, Johari, Ngozi, Nnenna, Nneoma, Amaka, Chinwe, Onyinyechi, Simisola
Brothers: Chuka, Emeka, Kelechi, Obinna, Uche, Abayomi, Adewale, Amadi, Chike, Chima, Ikechukwu, Jidenna, Nnamdi, Taiwo, Tobenna, Chikamso, Demilade, Ifeanyi
