girl's name
Chenay
shuh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 71
Chenay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 6 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 1985, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Chenay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 22 |
How Popular Is Chenay?
In 1992, Chenay was given to 6 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 Chenay 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 Chenay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chenay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chenay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chenay
- English shuh-NAY
Sibling Names for Chenay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chenay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chenay
How popular is the name Chenay?
In 1992, Chenay was given to 6 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 Chenay a girl's or a boy's name?
Chenay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chenay?
Chenay has 2 syllables.
When was Chenay most popular?
Chenay peaked in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.