Chanay
girl nameChanay entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #5949 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1985–2025
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rank today
#5949
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8114 |
| 1990s | #7302 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Chanay are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Chanay alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chanay in 2025?
- Chanay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chanay most popular?
- Chanay peaked in 1991, reaching #5949 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chanay with classmates?
- Chanay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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