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Chizara

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chizara: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.

Of Igbo origin, Chizara means "God's answer" or "God responds," a deeply spiritual name from southeastern Nigeria. It emerged in Scotland's naming records from the 1990s onward, reflecting the nation's growing multicultural community. The name is borne with distinction by Chizara Oke, a British-Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur recognised for her work in artificial intelligence. While no place connections exist, the name shares its spiritual essence with similar Igbo names like Chizaram and Chizorom. A unisex name in its homeland, Chizara is predominantly given to girls in Scotland, illustrating how naming traditions can shift across cultures.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
3since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).