Channa
girl nameChanna entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #2515 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#2515
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5835 |
| 1960s | #4444 |
| 1970s | #3468 |
| 1980s | #3257 |
| 1990s | #5775 |
| 2000s | #12259 |
| 2010s | #14215 |
| 2020s | #14378 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Channa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Channa alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Channa in 2025?
- Channa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Channa most popular?
- Channa peaked in 1984, reaching #2515 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Channa with classmates?
- Channa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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