Cheney

Pronunciation: [ ch-AYN-ee ]

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Girl Name #60,425 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cheney is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-AYN-ee.

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Popularity Over Time

#60,425
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#60,425
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Chenie

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Cheney is also used as a boy name, ranked #28597.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheney

Is Cheney a boy or girl name?
Cheney is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #60425. As a boy name, it is ranked #28597. Cheney is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cheney?
Cheney is pronounced ch-AYN-ee.
How popular is the name Cheney?
Cheney is currently ranked #60425 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cheney?
Common nicknames for Cheney include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chenie.
Is Cheney a common or rare name?
Cheney is an uncommon name, ranked #60425 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cheney

Cheney is a girl name .

Is Cheney a boy or girl name? Cheney is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,425 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,597. Cheney is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cheney is currently ranked #60,425 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cheney include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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