UK name, mostly girls
Chinemerem
A feminine Igbo name meaning "God does not make a mistake".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 6 boys.
Chinemerem is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Chinemerem 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 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2011 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Chinemerem. 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
- • Chinemerem ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 girls were registered as Chinemerem.
- • Chinemerem is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chinemerem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 70.0% of Chinemerem registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Chinemerem
In England and Wales birth records, Chinemerem has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 30.0% of registrations are for boys and 70.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Chinemerem registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (3 births)
Chinemerem registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Chinemerem mean?
Chinemerem is a given name of Nigerian origin, derived from the Igbo language spoken in southeastern Nigeria. The name's roots can be traced back to the 15th century, a period when the Igbo people began to establish themselves as a distinct cultural group.
The name Chinemerem is composed of two Igbo words: "Chi" meaning "God" or "divine spiritual force," and "nemerem" meaning "my own" or "my portion." Together, the name translates to "God's own" or "God's portion," reflecting the strong spiritual beliefs of the Igbo people and their reverence for the divine.
While the name has been in use for centuries within the Igbo community, it gained wider recognition in the early 20th century when Nigerian literature and culture began to gain global attention. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chinemerem can be found in the works of renowned Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, who was born in 1930.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chinemerem. One of the earliest was Chinemerem Okafor (1892-1963), a prominent Nigerian politician and leader in the nationalist movement for independence from British colonial rule. Another famous bearer was Chinemerem Nnaji (1920-1998), a celebrated Nigerian artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting Igbo culture and traditions.
In the realm of academia, Chinemerem Ifejirika (1936-2017) was a distinguished Nigerian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Igbo language and literature. Chinemerem Opara (1948-2021) was a renowned Nigerian engineer and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking work in sustainable energy technologies.
More recently, Chinemerem Ugo (born 1982) is a celebrated Nigerian-American fashion designer whose collections have been featured on major international runways. Her designs have been praised for their fusion of traditional Igbo aesthetics with contemporary fashion sensibilities.
While the name Chinemerem has its origins in the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria, its meaning and significance have resonated across different communities, inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds to embrace and celebrate its rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chinemerem over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Chinemerem in England and Wales, from 2011 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 Chinemerem, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chinemerem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chinemerem 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 | #4744 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5726 | 6 | 2 |
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- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Chinemerem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chinemerem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Chinemerem was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Chinemerem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Chinemerem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chinemerem?
A feminine Igbo name meaning "God does not make a mistake".
How many people are called Chinemerem in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Chinemerem across the 4 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.