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Chikaima

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chikaima: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.

Chikaima comes from the Igbo language of Nigeria, where Chi means "God" and kaima can mean "knows" or "is good," so the name is often interpreted as "God knows" or "God is good." It is a unisex name deeply rooted in gratitude and faith, common among Igbo families in the Nigerian diaspora. While no globally prominent figure bears this name, it is cherished within those communities for its spiritual significance. No place connections are widely recorded, though the name’s root Chi appears in many Igbo names like Chibuzo. In Scotland, Chikaima has been chosen by some families of Nigerian heritage since the 1990s, reflecting the country’s growing cultural diversity and the enduring appeal of names that honour a higher power.