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Chiamaka

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Pronounced chee-ah-MAH-kah /tʃi.ɑˈmɑ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'God is beautiful; God is splendid' (Chi, 'God', + amaka, 'is beautiful/splendid'); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God is beautiful; God is splendid: Chiamaka is Igbo. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'chee-ah-MAH-kah').
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Origin LowIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigerian), 'God is beautiful; God is splendid' (Chi, 'God', + amaka, 'is beautiful/splendid'); we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#12179 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 641

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chiamaka comes from the Igbo (Nigerian), 'God is beautiful; God is splendid' (Chi, 'God', + amaka, 'is beautiful/splendid'; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout name (said 'chee-ah-MAH-kah'; nickname Chi).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, God-is-beautiful at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Chiamaka means 'God is beautiful; God is splendid' in Igbo (Chi, 'God', + amaka, 'is beautiful') — lyrical and devout (we note the sacred sense; said 'chee-ah-MAH-kah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Chiamaka — sacred sense noted

Variations

ChiamakaAmaka

Nicknames

ChiAmaka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chiamaka mean?

Chiamaka is Igbo for 'God is beautiful; God is splendid'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Chiamaka?

It's said chee-ah-MAH-kah /tʃi.ɑˈmɑ.kɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Chiamaka a boy or girl name?

Chiamaka is a girl's name.

How popular is Chiamaka?

Chiamaka is a rare name in the U.S.

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