Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling

Chinua

3 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with C

Meaning & origin

We're still researching Chinua'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.

Chinua's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Chinua, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Chinua
19775
19895
20155
20175

Chinua through the decades

  • Chinua peaked in 2017, when 5 babies were named Chinua in the US.
  • The 1970s were Chinua's strongest decade, averaging 5 births a year.

Names like Chinua

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Sibling names for Chinua

A different sound, a similar rhythm.