How Many People Are Named Chiamaka?

Complete statistics for the name Chiamaka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chiamaka
Very Rare
Igbo (Nigerian)

Chiamaka is a very rare name, with only 628 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 525,327 Americans. It peaked in 2017 with 34 births, and most bearers are young, under 30.

~628
Living in US
1 in 525,327
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is beautiful
🌐
Origin
Igbo (Nigerian)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Joyful Grateful Compassionate Warm
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is a master number in numerology, associated with heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and a natural ability to inspire others. People connected to this number are often seen as visionary and deeply sensitive to the energies around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,165
Worldwide Bearers
#16,033
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
58,916
🇺🇸 United States
107
🇬🇧 England
101
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇸🇪 Sweden
5
🇮🇸 Iceland
5
🇬🇧 Scotland
3
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2
🇮🇹 Italy
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
628 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
577
Would be under 30 (91%)
57
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 634 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chiamaka Through the Generations

Chiamaka is a unique name with a very low prevalence, as only 628 people live with it in the US today. This stark contrast between its all-time births of 634 and current living bearers highlights its rarity. The peak year of 2017 saw 34 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. Interestingly, 91% of those named Chiamaka are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. However, the trend is slowly declining, which might suggest a potential shift in naming preferences. Despite its recent peak, the majority of Chiamaka bearers are still quite young, with only a handful aged 30-60 and none over 60, reflecting a relatively new addition to American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 75
California 37
Maryland 27
New York 11
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Chiamaka

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chiamaka's Igbo (Nigerian) roots

📄 About the Name Chiamaka

How Many People Have the Name Chiamaka?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 628 people in the United States currently share the name Chiamaka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 525,327 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chiamaka a Common or Rare Name?

Chiamaka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Chiamaka Mean?

Chiamaka means "God is beautiful" and comes from Igbo (Nigerian) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chiamaka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chiamaka Most Popular?

The name Chiamaka reached peak popularity in 2017, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chiamaka?

Approximately 628 people named Chiamaka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 634. That works out to roughly 1 in 525,327 Americans.

Is Chiamaka a rare name?

Chiamaka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 525,327 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chiamaka mean?

Chiamaka means "God is beautiful" and comes from Igbo (Nigerian) origins.

Is Chiamaka more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chiamaka are male and 100% are female.

When was Chiamaka most popular?

Chiamaka peaked in 2017 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US628
All-Time Births634
1 in X1 in 525,327
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2017
World Rank#16,033
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.