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Chidera

♂ Boy

Pronounced chih-DEH-rah /tʃɪˈdɛ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Igbo name meaning 'what God has written' or 'God's will' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', with 'dera', 'has written'). A faith-filled Nigerian name; we note this heritage respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A faith-filled Igbo name: Chidera means 'what God has written' (said 'chih-DEH-rah'). A meaningful Nigerian pick.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningAn Igbo name meaning 'what God has written' or 'God's will' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', with 'dera', 'has written'). A faith-filled Nigerian name; we note this heritage respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12628 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119992024

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

Chidera is an Igbo name from Nigeria, built on 'Chi' ('God; personal spirit') and 'dera' ('has written'), meaning 'what God has written' or 'God's will'. It reflects a deep sense of destiny and faith, which we note respectfully (said 'chih-DEH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families, and is used for both boys and girls. Meaningful and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Chidera is an Igbo name meaning 'what God has written' — a beautiful expression of destiny and faith from Nigeria (said 'chih-DEH-rah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Chidera — Igbo name, 'what God has written; God's will'

Variations

ChidiChiderahChideraa

Nicknames

ChidiDera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chidera mean?

Chidera is an Igbo name meaning 'what God has written' or 'God's will'.

How do you pronounce Chidera?

It's said chih-DEH-rah /tʃɪˈdɛ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chidera a boy or girl name?

Chidera is used here as a boy's name; note it is used for both boys and girls in Igbo tradition.

How popular is Chidera?

Chidera is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly in Nigerian families.

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