Chana is a distinctive choice, ranked #1541 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Chana in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1541
US Rank #673
About the Name Chana
Chana has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 92 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #1018 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Chana is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #673, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chana
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Chana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chana has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 92 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1018 in 1999. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Chana is more popular in the US (#673) than in the UK (#1541). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Chana ranks #673 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
20
UK babies named Chana (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 92 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chana
Likely around 1 other Chana in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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