Girl
Chana
grace
About Chana
Simple yet profound, this name carries a quiet dignity that speaks volumes without raising its voice. It possesses an understated elegance that some of the flashier options lack, appealing to parents who value substance over style. The name has a grounded, earthy quality that suggests authenticity and sincerity—traits many hope to instill in their daughters. Its brevity makes it practical and easy to use daily, while its distinctive sound ensures it won't blend into the crowd. The name feels solid and dependable, like something that will wear well over decades of use. It works beautifully across different life stages, never feeling too cute for an adult or too formal for a child. For families seeking something meaningful without pretension, something classic without being common, this delivers admirably.
Popularity of the Name Chana
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #818 | |
| 1977 | #937 | |
| 1978 | #865 | |
| 1980 | #913 | |
| 1981 | #831 | |
| 1982 | #842 | |
| 1983 | #930 | |
| 1984 | #821 | |
| 1985 | #866 | |
| 1986 | #896 | |
| 1987 | #877 | |
| 1989 | #923 | |
| 1997 | #939 | |
| 1999 | #985 | |
| 2001 | #959 | |
| 2002 | #960 | |
| 2004 | #924 | #779 |
| 2005 | #953 | #921 |
| 2006 | #935 | |
| 2008 | #940 | |
| 2009 | #814 | |
| 2010 | #811 | |
| 2011 | #841 | |
| 2012 | #811 | |
| 2013 | #775 | |
| 2014 | #862 | |
| 2015 | #848 | |
| 2016 | #765 | |
| 2017 | #857 | |
| 2018 | #747 | |
| 2019 | #784 | |
| 2020 | #783 | |
| 2021 | #801 | |
| 2022 | #808 | |
| 2023 | #715 | |
| 2024 | #670 | |
| 2025 | #686 | |
| 1998 | #947 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Chana
Names Similar to Chana
Nicknames for Chana
- Chan
- Chani
- Ana
- Cece
Famous People Named Chana
| Chana Bloch | American poet and translator |
| Chana Zeligman | Jewish resistance fighter during World War II |
| Chana Widawski | Polish writer and poet |
| Chana Rosenfelder | Israeli writer and educator |
| Chana Timoner | American film producer |
| Chana Szenes | Hungarian Jewish poet and resistance fighter |
| Chana Nadler | Israeli politician and member of the Knesset |
| Chana Etengoff | American dancer and choreographer |
| Chana Jenny Weisberg | American author and blogger |
| Chana R. Schoenberger | American journalist and writer |
| Chana Ben-Dov | Israeli writer and journalist |
| Chana Kronfeld | Israeli-American poet and scholar |
| Chana Lewit | Polish-Jewish activist and educator |
| Chana Tannenbaum | Canadian artist and sculptor |
| Chana Orloff | Israeli sculptor |
| Chana Sopher | Israeli actress |
| Chana Weisberg | Canadian author and editor |
| Chana Wiesenthal | Polish-Jewish resistance fighter during World War II |
Characters Named Chana
| Chana Levin | Character in the book "The Golem's Mighty Swing" by James Sturm |
| Chana Abrahams | Character in the TV show "Fauda" |
| Chana Choritz | Character in the play "Caucasian Chalk Circle" by Bertolt Brecht |
| Chana Esther | Character in the novel "The Source" by James Michener |
| Chana Shapira | Character in the TV show "Shtisel" |
| Chana Masako | Character in the manga and anime series "Banana Fish" |
| Chana Rosenstein | Character in the TV show "Unorthodox" |
| Chana Steiner | Character in the novel "Winter Journey" by Diane Armstrong |
| Chana Seigel | Character in the play "The Dybbuk" by S. Ansky |
| Chana Orloff | Character in the novel "House of Women" by Lynn Freed |
| Chana Smukler | Character in the TV show "The Trial of the Chicago 7" |
| Chana Engel | Character in the TV show "The Americans" |
| Chana Silber | Character in the book "I Lived on Butterfly Hill" by Marjorie Agosín |
| Chana Apfelbaum | Character in the TV show "Babylon Berlin" |
| Chana Schneider | Character in the TV show "Munich - The Edge of War" |
| Chana Epstein | Character in the book "The World to Come" by Dara Horn |
| Chana Weiner | Character in the play "Broken Glass" by Arthur Miller |
| Chana Dvora | Character in the TV show "Srugim" |
| Chana Baumann | Character in the book "Debby Hanoka's Bat Mitzvah" by Norma Rosen |
| Chana Amiouni | Character in the film "Caramel" by Nadine Labaki |