Chana
How to say it: KHAH-nuh · /ˈxɑnə/
Hebrew form of Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Common in Jewish communities. Direct equivalent of Hannah/Hana.
Chana was the 667th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 413 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #601 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #667 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 413 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,027 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #601 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Now at its strongest in the 2020s, Chana has climbed steadily. It holds at its peak at present, with continued growth on the horizon.
What goes with it
Light and gentle with soft breathy sounds and virtuous biblical warmth. Rivka and Aliza share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chana is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Chana
- Chana Masson (born 1978)Brazilian handball player
- Chana Orloff (1888–1968)Ukrainian-born French and Israeli sculptor
- Chana Katan (born 1958)American-born Israeli physician and author (b.1958)
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