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Chana

Chana is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It represents elegance, kindness, and a nurturing spirit, often embodying qualities of warmth and compassion.

Key Stats

Total births13,921
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2024
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1944
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 33%CA — 22%NJ — 19%IL — 14%MD — 12%

Notable People

Chana Mlotek (Folklorist and Yiddish cultural preservationist) · Chana Katan (Prominent Jewish author) · Chana Bloch (Poet and translator)

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