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Chisom Unisex

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHEE-som / tʃiːsəm

Igbo; English

Meaning

God's own; God's gift

Historical & Cultural Background

Chisom is of Igbo origin, a language and ethnic group from Nigeria, where names often reflect spiritual beliefs and familial connections. In this context, it signifies a divine gift from God. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking contexts, where it may be appreciated for its unique sound and meaning, though it retains its cultural roots.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Chisomma
  • Chisoma

International Variants

  • Chisom (Nigeria)

Famous people named Chisom

Chisom Eze — Nigerian footballer.

Chisom Nwankwo — Nigerian actress.

Fictional characters named Chisom

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chisom was first seen in the United States in 1990. Chisom has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Maryland, and New York. 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 (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19905
19915
19935
19947
19957
199610
199710
19988
199917
200012
200113
200212
200321
200424
200510
200621
200713
200818
200917
201024
201117
201222
201322
201422
201530
201627
201722
201812
20199
202019
202116
202215
202317
20249