Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Chima
2 syllablesPeak year: 20025 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chima's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chima's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chima |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
Chima through the decades
- Chima peaked in 2002, when 14 babies were named Chima in the US.
- The 1990s were Chima's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2023), use of Chima has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.