Chimamanda
5 countries#4758 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chimamanda was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
541 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #4758 · peaked in 2018 with 60 births
Most common in: Texas, Maryland, California, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
198 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2018 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
180 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #1351 · peaked in 2018 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
18 births recorded 2018–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
15 births recorded 2015–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2023 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2025–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2025 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chimamanda’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 18 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #15405 | — |
| 2009 | #13704 | ↑1701 |
| 2010 | #8271 | ↑5433 |
| 2011 | #8196 | ↑75 |
| 2012 | #5253 | ↑2943 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↑831 |
| 2014 | #4544 | ↓122 |
| 2015 | #3595 | ↑949 |
| 2016 | #4250 | ↓655 |
| 2017 | #2964 | ↑1286 |
| 2018 | #2810 | ↑154 |
| 2019 | #4072 | ↓1262 |
| 2020 | #3841 | ↑231 |
| 2021 | #4833 | ↓992 |
| 2022 | #4907 | ↓74 |
| 2023 | #4276 | ↑631 |
| 2024 | #4387 | ↓111 |
| 2025 | #4758 | ↓371 |
Frequently asked questions about Chimamanda
Is Chimamanda a popular name?
Yes — Chimamanda currently ranks #4758 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Chimamanda more common for boys or girls?
Chimamanda is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chimamanda most popular?
Chimamanda peaked in 2018 in United States, with 60 recorded births that year.
Is Chimamanda rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chimamanda’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #15405 in 2008 to #4758 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Chimamanda?
At least 757 babies have been recorded with the name Chimamanda across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Chimamanda popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chimamanda appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Chimamanda?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Chimamanda include Cambry, Candelaria, Ciel.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Chimamanda in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.