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Chicago

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Pronounced shih-KAH-goh /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the American city Chicago — via the Miami-Illinois shikaakwa, 'a place of wild onion/garlic'; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A wild-onion place: Chicago is an American place-name. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'shih-KAH-goh').
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Origin LowMiami-Illinois
MeaningFrom the American city Chicago — via the Miami-Illinois shikaakwa, 'a place of wild onion/garlic'; a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#8471 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520182025

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

Chicago comes from the American city Chicago — via the Miami-Illinois shikaakwa, 'a place of wild onion/garlic'; a place-name (we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'shih-KAH-goh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern place-name. Rare, a-wild-onion-place at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Chicago comes from the Miami-Illinois shikaakwa, 'a place of wild onion/garlic' — a bold place-name (we note the place; said 'shih-KAH-goh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Chicago — place-name

Variations

Chicago

Nicknames

Chi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chicago mean?

Chicago is an American place-name — 'a place of wild onion/garlic' (Miami-Illinois shikaakwa). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Chicago?

It's said shih-KAH-goh /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chicago a boy or girl name?

Chicago is a girl's name here (used for both sexes).

How popular is Chicago?

Chicago is a very rare name in the U.S.

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