God blesses
A traditional Igbo name from Nigeria, it is a compound of 'Chi' (God or personal spirit) and 'gozie' (to bless). It expresses gratitude and a prayer for divine favor upon the child.
Less common today
Chigozie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,362 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Nigerian novelist of The Fishermen
Nigerian professional football goalkeeper
