Chana
Chana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Chana is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Hannah. In the United States, it is widely used within Jewish communities and has maintained a steady presence.
Popularity in the United States
13,921 babies in the United States have been named Chana since 1880. It ranks #1343 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #718.
States where it is most popular
- NY (68.3 %)
- NJ (20.3 %)
- CA (3.7 %)
- FL (1.9 %)
- IL (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 211 |
| 1960-1970 | 614 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,193 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,808 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,790 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,579 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,398 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,285 |
Famous people named Chana
- Chana Szenes: Poet, Resistance Fighter
- Chana Bloch: Poet, Translator
Nicknames
Chani, Chany
Fun facts
- Chana is the direct Hebrew source for popular English names like Hannah, Anne, and Anna.
- In Jewish tradition, Chana's prayer in the Book of Samuel serves as a foundational model for personal prayer.