Chana Girl

Popularity: #550 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAH-nah / /ˈhɑː.nə/

Hebrew; Yiddish

Meaning

Hebrew: 'grace'; Yiddish: 'song'

Historical & Cultural Background

Chana is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure Hannah, who is known for her piety and devotion. In Jewish tradition, the name is celebrated during the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The name has also been popular in Yiddish-speaking communities, where it carries a musical connotation. Chana has variations in spelling and pronunciation across different cultures.

Trend Summary

Chana has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

HannahHanaChayaShiraZahavaDinaMayaLila

Variants

  • Hannah
  • Channah

International Variants

  • Hanna (German)
  • Ana (Spanish)
  • Anna (Italian)

Famous people named Chana

Chana Bloch was an American poet and translator known for her contributions to contemporary poetry.

Chana Mlotek was a noted Yiddish musicologist and scholar, recognized for her work in preserving Yiddish folk songs.

Chana Katan was a prominent Israeli artist known for her unique approach to painting.

Chana R. Katan is an author known for her children's books that explore Jewish themes.

Fictional characters named Chana

Chana is a character in the novel 'The Chosen' by Chaim Potok, representing the complexities of Jewish identity.

Chana appears in the animated series 'Maya & Miguel' as a supportive friend to the main characters.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chana was first seen in the United States in 1944. Chana has ranked as high as #942 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Chana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chana (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 237
59%
NJ 130
32%
IL 7
2%
PA 7
2%
CA 7
2%
FL 6
1%
TX 6
1%
MD 5
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19447
19456
19465
19475
194810
194910
195025
195117
195227
19539
195419
195517
195625
195714
195820
195938
196090
196171
196263
196355
196449
196558
196639
196753
196863
196973
197077
197180
197291
1973101
1974113
1975107
1976170
1977148
1978170
1979136
1980165
1981189
1982185
1983160
1984191
1985185
1986182
1987194
1988163
1989194
1990173
1991151
1992170
1993168
1994174
1995173
1996164
1997212
1998196
1999209
2000209
2001227
2002231
2003218
2004261
2005259
2006280
2007258
2008289
2009347
2010337
2011314
2012330
2013351
2014319
2015331
2016373
2017319
2018370
2019354
2020347
2021352
2022347
2023394
2024427