Channa
Channa is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,934 in the US, popular nicknames include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Channa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 873 babies have been named Channa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Channa is past its peak , currently ranked #68,934 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,934
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Channa is also used as a boy name, ranked #37185.
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About the Name Channa
Channa is a girl name .
Is Channa a boy or girl name? Channa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,934 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,185. Channa is more commonly used as a boy name.
Channa is currently ranked #68,934 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Channa include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Channa include Chana, Chandler, Chanel, Chany, Channing . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis