The baby name Chidinma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chee-DEEN-mah.
Chidinma is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Chidinma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chee-DEEN-mah.
Chidinma is Igbo in Origin.
Chidinma is an Igbo given name from southeastern Nigeria, built from Chi (God, personal spirit) + di (is) + nma (good/beautiful), conveying “God is good” or “God is beautiful/kind.” Predominantly feminine but sometimes unisex, it reflects the Igbo tradition of theophoric names that express faith and gratitude, often bestowed after safe delivery or family milestones. The name rose in visibility across Nigeria and the diaspora in the late 20th century alongside Christian influence and remains widely used. Common pronunciation is chee-DEEN-mah.
Variants and related forms include the spelling Chidimma, as well as affectionate shortenings Dinma and Nma; Chidi appears as a nickname, though it also stands independently meaning “God exists.” Cognates in the same naming tradition include Chigozie (“May God bless”), Chinenye (“God gives”), Chinonso (“God is near”), and Chimamanda (“My God will not fail”).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2008 | #1 | — | 959 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #43 | 6,027 | 15,093 |
| NG | 0 | #113 | 161 | 5,926 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| LY | 0 | #520 | 16 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #526 | 15 | 11,671 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #846 | 106 | 16,906 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,129 | 13 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Chidinma is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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