Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Chidi
CHEE-dee//ˈtʃiːdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
God exists (short form of Chidiebere/Chidubem)
Chidi is a common Igbo short form of longer names such as Chidiebere ('God is merciful') or Chidubem ('God leads me'), all rooted in 'Chi', the Igbo word for God or personal spirit. Its warm, faith-centered meaning has kept it popular within Nigerian and diaspora Igbo communities.
Chidi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chidi |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Chidi through the decades
- Chidi peaked in 2001, when 12 babies were named Chidi in the US.
- The 1990s were Chidi's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2008–2023), use of Chidi has fallen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
Nicknames
Chidi
Variants & spellings
Chidiebere