UK girl's name
Chimamaka
A feminine name of Igbo origin meaning "beautiful path".
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.
Chimamaka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Chimamaka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 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.
Chimamaka is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Chimamaka. 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
- • Chimamaka ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Chimamaka.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chimamaka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Chimamaka mean?
The given name Chimamaka originates from the Igbo language spoken in southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound name formed by combining the Igbo words "Chi" meaning "God" or "spiritual force," and "amaka" meaning "beautiful" or "good thing." Therefore, Chimamaka can be interpreted as "God's beautiful work" or "God's good thing."
The name Chimamaka has its roots in the traditional Igbo culture, where names often carry deep meanings and reflect the values and beliefs of the community. Igbo names are typically given to children with the intention of conveying a message, expressing gratitude, or describing the circumstances surrounding the child's birth.
While the exact origin of the name Chimamaka is uncertain, it is believed to have been in use for centuries among the Igbo people of Nigeria. The name is commonly found in various ancient Igbo texts and oral traditions, which highlight its significance and cultural relevance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Chimamaka dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in a historical account of an Igbo community leader. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chimamaka, including:
1. Chimamaka Nnabuife (1842-1912), a renowned Igbo poet and storyteller known for preserving and promoting Igbo cultural traditions. 2. Chimamaka Okonkwo (1875-1958), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in southeastern Nigeria. 3. Chimamaka Adichie (1920-1998), a prominent Igbo writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice. 4. Chimamaka Nwodo (1932-2010), a respected Igbo elder and traditional leader who played a significant role in resolving conflicts and preserving cultural heritage. 5. Chimamaka Ngozi Adichie (born 1977), a celebrated Nigerian author and feminist known for her novels, including "Purple Hibiscus" and "Americanah."
The name Chimamaka continues to be widely used among the Igbo people of Nigeria and those of Igbo descent around the world. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Igbo community, as well as the importance placed on expressing gratitude and acknowledging divine blessings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chimamaka over time
The chart below shows babies named Chimamaka registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Chimamaka, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chimamaka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chimamaka 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 | #4479 | 13 | 3 |
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FAQ
Chimamaka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chimamaka in the UK right now?
In 2024, Chimamaka was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Chimamaka most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Chimamaka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chimamaka?
A feminine name of Igbo origin meaning "beautiful path".
How many people are called Chimamaka in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Chimamaka across the 3 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.