Chana vs Yara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chana

Girl #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew root chen

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#673
Total SSA Count
427
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chan, Chanie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chana Rank #673
Yara Rank #578

Yara is more popular, ranked #578 vs #673 for Chana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chana ___

  • Chana Rivka
  • Chana Leah
  • Chana Miriam
  • Chana Devorah
  • Chana Sarah
  • Chana Rachel

Yara ___

  • Yara Sofia
  • Yara Lena
  • Yara Grace
  • Yara Marie
  • Yara Elise
  • Yara Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chana

Rivka Miriam Devorah Moshe Yosef

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chana or Yara more popular?

Yara is more popular, ranked #578 compared to Chana at #673 in the United States.

What do Chana and Yara mean?

Chana means "grace, favor" (Hebrew root chen origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Chana and Yara boy or girl names?

Chana is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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