Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Channa since 1958
Babies named Channa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 89 |
| 1970s | 204 |
| 1980s | 281 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Channa is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Hannah, the biblical name meaning 'grace' in Hebrew. In the United States, Channa has never ranked among the top 1000 names; it was first recorded in 1958 and saw its peak year in 1984. Since 1985, its usage has been falling, and it remains uncommon today. Despite its low frequency, Channa offers a distinctive alternative to more popular Hannah variants.
Channa may be a variant spelling of Hannah, which comes from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Chan, a name of Chinese or Vietnamese origin. In the United States, Channa has been in use since at least 1958, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Channa
Names that share Channa's style, for a brother or sister.
