UK girl's name
Chidimma
A feminine Nigerian name meaning "God is good.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chidimma is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Chidimma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Chidimma. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chidimma ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Chidimma.
- • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chidimma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
35
2026
Meaning
What does Chidimma mean?
The given name Chidimma originates from the Igbo language spoken in southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Chi" meaning "God" and "dimma" meaning "is good" or "is beautiful". Thus, the name Chidimma translates to "God is beautiful" or "God is good".
The Igbo people are an ethnic group native to the present-day south-central and southeastern Nigeria. Their language and culture have a rich history dating back several centuries. The name Chidimma reflects the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Igbo people, who have a strong reverence for their supreme deity, known as Chukwu or Chineke.
While the exact origin of the name Chidimma is uncertain, it is believed to have been in use among the Igbo people for many generations. The name may have been influenced by the arrival of Christianity in the region, as it reflects the concept of a benevolent and beautiful God.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Chidimma can be found in the writings of Olaudah Equiano, a former slave who published his autobiography in 1789. In his book, Equiano mentions an Igbo woman named Chidimma, indicating the name's existence during the late 18th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chidimma:
1. Chidimma Ihekuna (born 1986) – Nigerian actress and model known for her roles in Nollywood films. 2. Chidimma Ezeuze (born 1983) – Nigerian-American writer and spoken word artist. 3. Chidimma Uchendu (born 1991) – Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur. 4. Chidimma Nnaji (born 1979) – Nigerian-American computer scientist and academic. 5. Chidimma Okonkwo (born 1988) – Nigerian-British professional basketball player.
These individuals have contributed to various fields, such as entertainment, literature, fashion, technology, and sports, carrying the name Chidimma across different cultures and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chidimma over time
The chart below shows babies named Chidimma registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chidimma, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chidimma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chidimma was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5265 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4673 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4399 | 11 | 3 |
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- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Chidimma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chidimma in the UK right now?
In 2024, Chidimma was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Chidimma most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Chidimma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chidimma?
A feminine Nigerian name meaning "God is good.".
How many people are called Chidimma in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Chidimma across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.