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Chinelo
GirlMeaning of Chinelo: Igbo: 'God thinks for me'
Chinelo is a girl's name most strongly associated with Igbo naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14201st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#14201
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
141
First recorded 1983 · peak 1993
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
4% boys · 96% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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