Chana
ch(a)-na
US Popularity:1390
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Favor, grace; Light, shine, bright
Chana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin that means "favor" or "grace" and is a variant of Hannah. In the Jewish Bible and the Christian Old Testament, Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel, making this name ideal for any parent who wants to share tradition and their faith with baby. Chana also has Spanish, Latin, Russian, and Slavic roots, meaning “bright,” “light,” and “shine.” It's also perfect if you want to give baby a classic virtue name that's a bit more subtle than choosing Grace.
Chana Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Chana is currently #4081 on The Bump
Girl:Chana is currently #2717 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Chana is currently #1390 in U.S. births
Girl:Chana is currently #713 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#713
in 2023
+ 94
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Chana, May 2020
Behind the Name, Hannah, November 2020
Name Doctor, Chana (1)
Name Doctor, Chana
Abarim Publications, Hannah meaning, November 2022
Britannica, Hannah, Old Testament figure, April 2023
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