The baby name Chinasa is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chee-NAH-sah (IPA: /tʃiːˈnɑsɑ/).
Chinasa is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Chinasa is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chee-NAH-sah (IPA: /tʃiːˈnɑsɑ/).
Chinasa is Igbo in Origin.
Chinasa is an Igbo given name from southeastern Nigeria, combining Chi ("God/divine spirit"), the linker na- ("who/that"), and aza ("answers"). It is commonly interpreted as "God answers" or "God has answered," conveying relief and gratitude after a hoped-for blessing, such as a safe birth. The form Chinasa is widely used alongside the closely related spelling Chinaza, reflecting dialect and family preference rather than a change in meaning.
Used by both girls and boys but especially popular for daughters, Chinasa grew in frequency during the 20th century as theophoric Igbo names flourished with Christian influence, and it now appears across the Nigerian diaspora. Noted variants and extensions include Chinaza, Chinazam ("God answers me"), Chinazaekpere ("God answers prayers"), and Chinasaokwu ("God answers words/pleas"); everyday nicknames include Nasa/Naza and Chi. The name's promise, that petitions are heard, gives it enduring appeal in contemporary Igbo communities and beyond.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #165 | 2,116 | 15,093 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| NG | 0 | #232 | 33 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #335 | 3 | 6,973 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| LY | 0 | #552 | 8 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #790 | 162 | 16,906 |
| United States | Girls | 2004 | #912 | 5 | 9,828 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Chinasa is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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