Chanaya
Chanaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #53,135 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
Chanaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 54 babies have been named Chanaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chanaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,135 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,135
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Chanaya
Chanaya is a girl name .
Chanaya is currently ranked #53,135 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chanaya include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chanaya 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