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Chisom

♀ Girl

Pronounced CHEE-som /ˈtʃi.sɔm/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo Chisom, 'God guides/leads me; God is with me' (Chi, 'God', + som, 'lead/guide me'); a God-praise nameLow

In 30 seconds: God guides me: Chisom is an Igbo God-praise name. Warm and meaningful (said 'CHEE-som'). Used for both.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo Chisom, 'God guides/leads me; God is with me' (Chi, 'God', + som, 'lead/guide me'); a God-praise name
U.S. rank (2025)#7569 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 532

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519902025

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

Chisom comes from the Igbo Chisom, 'God guides/leads me; God is with me' (Chi, 'God', + som, 'lead/guide me'). A God-praise name (said 'CHEE-som').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, God-guides-me at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Chisom is 'God guides/leads me; God is with me' in Igbo (Chi, 'God', + som, 'lead/guide me') — a heartfelt God-praise name — a meaningful choice (said 'CHEE-som').
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Chisom — Igbo; God guides me

Variations

ChisomagaChisimdi

Nicknames

Chi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chisom mean?

Chisom is Igbo for 'God guides/leads me; God is with me' (Chi, 'God', + som, 'lead me').

How do you pronounce Chisom?

It's said CHEE-som /ˈtʃi.sɔm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chisom a boy or girl name?

Chisom is used for both; here it is listed as a girl's name.

How popular is Chisom?

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

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