Chinwe
Chinwe first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1990, when 10 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Chinwe popular?
Declining Chinwe is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
| 2010s | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 | |
| 1990s | 56 | |
| 1980s | 50 | |
| 1970s | 19 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Chinwe mean?
Igbo, 'God owns / possesses,' from Chi ('God') + nwe ('to own'). A short form of Chinwendu ('God owns life') and similar names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chinwe mean?
Chinwe means God owns. Igbo, 'God owns / possesses,' from Chi ('God') + nwe ('to own'). A short form of Chinwendu ('God owns life') and similar names.
What is the origin of the name Chinwe?
Chinwe is of igbo origin.
How do you pronounce Chinwe?
Chinwe is pronounced “CHEEN-weh.”
Is Chinwe a boy or a girl name?
Chinwe is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Chinwe a popular name right now?
Chinwe is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
When was the name Chinwe most popular?
Chinwe was most popular in 1990, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Chinwe?
Names similar to Chinwe include Uche.
What names go well with Chinwe?
igbo names that pair well with Chinwe include Amara, Ada, Chioma, Nnamdi, Ngozi.