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Chidinma

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Pronounced chee-DEEN-mah /tʃiˈdiːn.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigeria), Chidinma, 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dinma/oma, 'is good'). A warm, faith-filled Igbo name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Igbo name: Chidinma means 'God is good' (said 'chee-DEEN-mah'). Faith-filled and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumIgbo, Nigerian
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigeria), Chidinma, 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dinma/oma, 'is good'). A warm, faith-filled Igbo name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12389 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619832024

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

Chidinma comes from the Igbo of Nigeria, 'God is good,' one of many Chi- names honoring God. It reads warm and faith-filled - rare in the U.S. and mostly found in Igbo families (said 'chee-DEEN-mah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, familiar in Nigeria. Rare, warm, and faith-filled.

Did you know? Chidinma is Igbo (Nigeria) for 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dinma, 'is good') - a warm, faith-filled name carried in Igbo families (said 'chee-DEEN-mah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Chidinma — Igbo 'God is good'

Variations

ChidimmaDinmaChidi

Nicknames

ChidiDinma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chidinma mean?

Chidinma is Igbo (Nigeria) for 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dinma, 'is good').

How do you pronounce Chidinma?

It's said chee-DEEN-mah /tʃiˈdiːn.mə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chidinma a boy or girl name?

Chidinma is a girl's name.

How popular is Chidinma?

Chidinma is a rare name in the U.S.

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