Chisom Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHEE-som / /ˈtʃiːsəm/Igbo; English
Meaning
God's own; God's gift
Historical & Cultural Background
Chisom is of Igbo origin, a language spoken by the Igbo people of Nigeria, where it signifies a divine gift. In English contexts, it may be adopted as a unique name reflecting cultural diversity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Chisomma
- Chisomah
International Variants
- Chisom (Nigeria)
Famous people named Chisom
Chisom Okereke — Nigerian footballer.
Chisom Nwankwo — Nigerian artist.
Fictional characters named Chisom
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chisom was first seen in the United States in 1989. Chisom has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Chisom has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chisom (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |