Chana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chana?
Chana is spelled C-H-A-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Chana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- In Hebrew, the name Chana means “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Chana is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah.
- Pronunciation
- HAH-nah · 2 syllables
Chana Popularity in 2025
Rank#686
Recorded Births413
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #686 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Chana Mean?
In Hebrew, the name Chana means “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Chana is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah.
How Do You Pronounce Chana?
PronunciationHAH-nah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Chana?
- History
- The name Chana is mentioned in biblical texts as the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel.
- Cultural notes
- The name Chana is associated with the biblical figure Hannah, representing faith and devotion.
Chana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 413 | #686 |
| 2024 | Girls | 432 | #670 |
| 2023 | Girls | 394 | #715 |
| 2022 | Girls | 347 | #808 |
| 2021 | Girls | 352 | #800 |
| 2020 | Girls | 347 | #782 |
| 2019 | Girls | 354 | #784 |
| 2018 | Girls | 370 | #747 |
| 2017 | Girls | 319 | #856 |
| 2016 | Girls | 373 | #765 |
| 2015 | Girls | 331 | #847 |
| 2014 | Girls | 319 | #862 |
| 2013 | Girls | 351 | #775 |
| 2012 | Girls | 330 | #811 |
| 2011 | Girls | 314 | #841 |
| 2010 | Girls | 337 | #811 |
| 2009 | Girls | 347 | #814 |
| 2008 | Girls | 289 | #939 |
| 2007 | Girls | 258 | #1,024 |
| 2006 | Girls | 280 | #935 |
| 2005 | Girls | 259 | #953 |
| 2004 | Girls | 261 | #924 |
| 2003 | Girls | 218 | #1,049 |
| 2002 | Girls | 231 | #960 |
When Was Chana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
432 recorded births
National rank #670
2025 · Girls
413 recorded births
National rank #686
2023 · Girls
394 recorded births
National rank #715
2016 · Girls
373 recorded births
National rank #765
Where Chana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #55 | 123 |
| NY | #57 | 222 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| MD | #731 | 6 |
| IL | #927 | 9 |
| OH | #959 | 9 |
| PA | #1,108 | 7 |
| MI | #1,210 | 5 |