Gender: Male
Origin: Igbo
Pronunciation: CH IH D IY
Popularity Rank: #7,955
Chidi is a unisex name of Igbo origin, meaning 'God exists'. It is a popular name in Nigeria and is believed to bring blessings and good fortune to the bearer.
Chidi may be derived from Chi, a name whose meaning is Man with purpose.
The name Chidi is of Igbo origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chidi is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 52 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH IH D IY
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Chidi is recorded 6,760 times globally, ranking it as the 7,955th most common name worldwide.
Chidi is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 5,903 occurrences, making it the 204th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Chidi is found among 1 in every 196 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #204 | 1 : 196 |
| United States of America | #9,187 | 1 : 7,935 |
| South Africa | #9,879 | 1 : 20,569 |
| United Kingdom | #7,462 | 1 : 7,309 |
| United Arab Emirates | #10,150 | 1 : 16,314 |
| Italy | #16,238 | 1 : 21,117 |
| Cameroon | #3,948 | 1 : 9,931 |
| Canada | #11,761 | 1 : 15,747 |
| Libya | #13,085 | 1 : 30,007 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chidi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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