Cognomen Chilema (Chilema 
) , in the world, is a rare family name. The surname Chilema is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Zambia, where it is a rare surname, Tanzania, where it is a very rare surname, and South Africa, where it is an extremely rare surname. Measured by absolute frequency, it is the most numerous in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Zambia, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Very seldom, Chilema is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Chilema | South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Tanzania, India |