Chana
girl name#686 in 2025Chana entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #670 in 2024, ranks #686 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1944–2025
#686
rank today
#670
peak (2024)
413
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4118 |
| 1950s | #2524 |
| 1960s | #1456 |
| 1970s | #1077 |
| 1980s | #890 |
| 1990s | #1048 |
| 2000s | #957 |
| 2010s | #810 |
| 2020s | #744 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Chana has been most popular in NY, NJ, FL.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Chana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chana alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chana in 2025?
- Chana ranks #686 among US girl names in 2025, with 413 babies given the name.
- When was the name Chana most popular?
- Chana peaked in 2024, reaching #670 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chana with classmates?
- Chana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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