Chioma

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Chioma Pronunciation

Chioma is pronounced chee-OH-mah /tʃiˈoʊ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Igbo chi oma, 'a good God; good fortune; God is good' (chi, 'God; personal spirit', plus oma, 'good')Medium

In 30 seconds: A good God; God is good: Chioma is Igbo for 'God is good'. Lyrical, joyful, and warm (said 'chee-OH-mah').

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningFrom Igbo chi oma, 'a good God; good fortune; God is good' (chi, 'God; personal spirit', plus oma, 'good')

U.S. rank (2024)#6663 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 980

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Chioma comes from Igbo chi oma — chi, 'God; one's personal spirit', plus oma, 'good' — 'a good God; good fortune; God is good'. A lyrical, joyful Nigerian name (said 'chee-OH-mah'; nickname Chi).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, a-good-God at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Chioma joins the Igbo chi, 'God; one's personal spirit', with oma, 'good' — 'a good God; good fortune' — a lyrical, joyful Nigerian name (said 'chee-OH-mah').

Overall data confidence 60%

Igbo references — Chioma — Igbo etymology

Variations

ChiamakaChidimaChi

Nicknames

Chi

Themes & Styles

West-african Igbo

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Chioma?

Chioma is pronounced chee-OH-mah (/tʃiˈoʊ.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Chioma said aloud.

How do you say Chioma?

Chioma is said chee-OH-mah (/tʃiˈoʊ.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Chioma said aloud.

What does the name Chioma mean?

Chioma is Igbo for 'a good God; good fortune; God is good'.

Is Chioma a boy or girl name?

Chioma is a girl's name.

How popular is Chioma?

Chioma is a rare name in the U.S.