Chicago

Pronunciation: [ sh-uhk-AHG-oh ]

Girl Name #8,837 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chicago is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-uhk-AHG-oh.

Parents who love the name Chicago often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,837
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Chi Chy Chiie Chicie

Also a Boy Name

Chicago is also used as a boy name, ranked #6826.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago

Is Chicago a boy or girl name?

Chicago is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8837. As a boy name, it is ranked #6826. Chicago is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Chicago?

Chicago is pronounced sh-uhk-AHG-oh.

How popular is the name Chicago?

Chicago is currently ranked #8837 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Chicago?

Common nicknames for Chicago include Chi, Chy, Chiie, and Chicie.

Is Chicago a common or rare name?

Chicago is an uncommon name, ranked #8837 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chicago

Chicago is a girl name .

Is Chicago a boy or girl name? Chicago is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,837 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,826. Chicago is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chicago is currently ranked #8,837 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chicago include Chi, Chy, Chiie, and Chicie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.