Chana
Chana is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Grace, favour”, pronounced KHAH-nah. It ranked #686 in the United States in 2025, given to 413 babies, and peaked at #670 in 2024. Common nicknames: Chani, Chanie, Ana.
How popular is Chana in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Chana mean, and where does it come from?
Chana is the Hebrew name written Channah and read in English as Hannah — chen, "grace" or "favour." The biblical Chana is the mother of the prophet Samuel, whose silent prayer at Shiloh became the model for Jewish personal prayer. The spelling with Ch reflects the Ashkenazi pronunciation, where the opening is the guttural of loch rather than the H of Hannah, and it is the usual form in Orthodox communities in New York, London and Jerusalem. It has been rising steadily in American records since the 1970s and reached its highest point yet in 2025.
How is Chana used around the world?
Chana is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Chana?
Famous People Named Chana
- Chana Orloff — Ukrainian-born French-Israeli sculptor
- Chana Czernowin — Israeli composer and Harvard professor
- Chana Masson — Brazilian handball player and Olympic medallist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Chana mean?
Chana is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Grace, favour." Chana is the Hebrew name written Channah and read in English as Hannah — chen, "grace" or "favour." The biblical Chana is the mother of the prophet Samuel, whose silent prayer at Shiloh became the model for Jewish personal prayer.
How do you pronounce Chana?
Chana is pronounced KHAH-nah. Common variations include Hannah, Channah, Chanah.
Is Chana a girl name?
Yes, Chana is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Chani, Chanie, Ana.