Chikage
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften thousand shadows · Japanese
Chikage is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “thousand shadows”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Word funChikage doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chikage would score 17 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Chikage
Chikage is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often thousand shadows”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Chikage at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
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- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
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- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
Questions about the name Chikage
What does the name Chikage mean?
Chikage means “often thousand shadows” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Chiaki (“often thousand autumns”), Chigusa (“thousand grasses”), Chiharu (“often thousand springs”) and Chihiro (“often a thousand fathoms”).
What is the origin of the name Chikage?
Chikage is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Chikage a boy or girl name?
Both. Chikage is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Chikage?
If you like Chikage, you might also like Chiaki, Chigusa, Chiharu and Chihiro.
What should I know before naming my baby Chikage?
Chikage is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “thousand shadows”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.