girl's name
Chanah
KHAH-nah (Hebrew)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 198
Chanah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chanah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Chanah?
In 2023, Chanah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Chanah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chanah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chanah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chanah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chanah
- Hebrew KHAH-nah
Sibling Names for Chanah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chanah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chanah
How popular is the name Chanah?
In 2023, Chanah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chanah a girl's or a boy's name?
Chanah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chanah?
Chanah has 2 syllables.
When was Chanah most popular?
Chanah peaked in 1997, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.