girl's name
Chanael
shah-nah-EL (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 135
Chanael is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1989, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1988.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Chanael Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Chanael?
In 2010, Chanael was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Chanael Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Chanaël | Chanaël is a rare spelling of Chanael, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Chanael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chanael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chanael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chanael
- French shah-nah-EL
Sibling Names for Chanael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chanael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chanael
Is Chanael a girl's or a boy's name?
Chanael is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chanael?
Chanael has 3 syllables.
When was Chanael most popular?
Chanael peaked in 1989, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.