My God will not fail
Derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, the name is a combination of 'Chi' (God/personal spirit), 'ma' (knows), and 'manda' (will not fail or fall). It expresses a deep sense of faith and divine reliability.
About 28 girls were named Chimamanda in 2025.
Award-winning Nigerian novelist and feminist icon
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
