Chanita
Chanita is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,521 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
Chanita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 404 babies have been named Chanita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chanita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,521 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,521
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Chanita
Chanita is a girl name .
Chanita is currently ranked #37,521 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chanita include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chanita 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