Chinonso, of Igbo origin, is a unisex name meaning 'God is the best'. It's pronounced as 'CHIN-o-sho', with the stress on the first syllable. This name has gained popularity both in Nigeria and among the Nigerian diaspora worldwide.
The name Chinonso had its peak popularity between 2012 and 2017, with a high of 12 births recorded in 2012 and another spike of 11 births in 2017. The years before this period showed consistent but lower numbers, ranging from 5 to 8 births annually. After 2019, the popularity of the name Chinonso has decreased slightly, with only 6 births recorded that year. Overall, there have been a total of 102 births for this name since 1997.