Chania

Chania is a girl baby name. Ranked #32,747 in the US, popular nicknames include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.

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Girl Name #32,747 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Chania is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Chania often also consider Yeleni, Zacaria, Farihah .

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Historical Record

Chania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.

Over 360 babies have been named Chania in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Chania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,747 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#32,747
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#32,747
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Chana #673 Chandler #896 Chanel #1225 Chany #2104 Channing #2857 Chance #4955

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie Chanie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chania

Is Chania a boy or girl name?
Chania is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Chania?
Chania is currently ranked #32747 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Chania?
Common nicknames for Chania include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie.
Is Chania a common or rare name?
Chania is an uncommon name, ranked #32747 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Chania?
Chania pairs well with Yeleni, Zacaria, Farihah, Lakedria in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Chania?
Related spellings include Chana, Chandler, Chanel, Chany.

About the Name Chania

Chania is a girl name .

Chania is currently ranked #32,747 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chania include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Chania 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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