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Chani

Girl Name #6,652 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chani is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Chani often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,652
Total SSA Count: 18

Alternative Spellings

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

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie

Similar Names

Charlotte Christine Christina Charity Chloe Christena Charles Cherry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chani

Is Chani a boy or girl name?

Chani is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Chani?

Chani is currently ranked #6652 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Chani?

Common nicknames for Chani include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.

Is Chani a common or rare name?

Chani is an uncommon name, ranked #6652 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chani

Chani is a girl name .

Chani is currently ranked #6,652 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Chani include Chana, Chandler, Chanel, Chany, Channing . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.