Chinwe

Chinwe is a girl's name of African origin meaning “God owns.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Chinwe at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“God owns”

About the name Chinwe

Chinwe belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “God owns” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Chinwe first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6601 in 1975, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 148 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chinwe in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#6601 in 1975
Peak year
1990
Total since 1880
148

Chinwe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2738 in 1997
Babies named Chinwe in 2011
3
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chinwe mean?

Chinwe means “God owns” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Chinwe a boy or girl name?

Chinwe is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Chinwe?

Chinwe comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Chinwe?

Chinwe first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #6601 in 1975, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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