Chicago
shi-KAH-go
Popularity
#8529
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
152
Peak Year
#25 in 2024
First Recorded
1995
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Named after the city in Illinois, USA. The name comes from the Miami-Illinois word 'shikaakwa' for the wild onion plant.
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