Declining since 1996, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Chioma since 1972
Babies named Chioma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 234 |
| 2000s | 277 |
| 2010s | 196 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Chioma is a feminine name of Igbo origin meaning 'God is good,' reflecting a common naming tradition among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972 and reached its peak popularity in 1997. Since 1996, its usage has been gradually declining. In 2025, Chioma ranked 6,325th, with approximately 1 in every 89,293 baby girls receiving the name. While top states for the name are not recorded, its presence in the U.S. is primarily within Nigerian-American communities. The name has no direct spelling variants, though it can be shortened to nicknames like Chi or Chi-Chi. Chioma remains a distinctive choice that carries deep spiritual and cultural significance.
Chioma is a feminine name of Igbo origin, derived from the elements 'Chi' (God) and 'oma' (good). It is a common name among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, often given to express gratitude or acknowledgment of divine goodness. The name has seen use in the African diaspora and gained some recognition in the United States since the 1970s, particularly within Nigerian-American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi, Chi-Chi, Oma
Sibling names for Chioma
Names that share Chioma's style, for a brother or sister.
