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Chimamanda

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Pronounced chee-mah-MAHN-dah /ˌtʃi.mɑˈmɑn.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Igbo Chimamanda, 'my God/personal spirit (chi) will never fall/fail'Medium

In 30 seconds: God will not fail: Chimamanda is Igbo for 'my God will never fall' — a name of unshakable faith (novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie). Powerful and devout.
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Origin HighIgbo
MeaningFrom Igbo Chimamanda, 'my God/personal spirit (chi) will never fall/fail'
U.S. rank (2025)#4790 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 541

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820082025

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

Chimamanda comes from Igbo Chimamanda, 'my God (chi, personal spirit) will never fall or fail' — a name of unshakable faith. Borne by acclaimed novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, it's powerful and devout.

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, God-will-not-fail at the root, and powerful.

Did you know? Chimamanda means 'my God will never fall/fail' in Igbo — and novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made the name globally admired; it's a name of deep faith.
Overall data confidence 80%
Igbo references — Chimamanda — etymology

Variations

Chiamanda

Nicknames

AmandaChichi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (1977-)
    Nigerian author known for novels including 'Half of a Yellow Sun' and the essay 'We Should All Be Feminists'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chimamanda mean?

Chimamanda is Igbo for 'my God will never fall or fail'.

How do you pronounce Chimamanda?

It's said chee-mah-MAHN-dah /ˌtʃi.mɑˈmɑn.dɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Chimamanda a boy or girl name?

Chimamanda is a girl's name.

How popular is Chimamanda?

Chimamanda is a rare name in the U.S.

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