Chima
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 288 babies have been named Chima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chima is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,895 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,895
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Chima
Chima is a boy name .
Chima is currently ranked #8,895 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chima include Chi, Chy, Chie, and Chikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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