Chiamaka
Every Chiamaka since 1988 — 641 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chiamaka
Chiamaka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,179 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 641 American babies have been named Chiamaka. Its peak came in 2017, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chiamaka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chiamaka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,179 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,057 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,798 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,352 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,028 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,422 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,029 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,373 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,237 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,167 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,326 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,032 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,230 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,137 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,402 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,647 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,968 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,826 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,372 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,923 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,731 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,409 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,837 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,117 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,227 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,018 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chiamaka in 2025?
Chiamaka ranked #12,179 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chiamaka?
641 babies have been named Chiamaka in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chiamaka most popular?
Chiamaka peaked in 2017, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Chiamaka a boy or girl name?
Chiamaka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chiamaka rising or falling?
Chiamaka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.