Chisom
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: God and spirit — sacred soul with divine connection
Origin: Igbo
Popularity: Ranked #7569 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: Chisom is a name with Igbo roots, related to the element 'chi' meaning god, spirit.
Similar names: chioma, charisma, christo
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Chisom? About 1 in 151,296 babies born in 2025 were named Chisom, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Chisom
What does the name Chisom mean?
Chisom means “God and spirit — sacred soul with divine connection” from Igbo roots.
What is the origin of the name Chisom?
Chisom has Igbo origin. The traditional meaning is “God and spirit — sacred soul with divine connection”.
How popular is Chisom?
Chisom ranked #7491 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Chisom most popular?
Chisom peaked in 2015 with 30 babies registered that year.
Is Chisom a boy or girl name?
Chisom is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 29% of Chisoms are boys and 71% are girls.
Is the name Chisom rising or falling in popularity?
Chisom has fallen 1312 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6179 in 2020 to #7491 in 2025.
How long has Chisom been recorded?
Chisom appears in birth records across 36 years — from 1989 through 2025.