Chana

Meaning of Chana

The name Chana means 'grace' or 'favor'. It suggests someone who is graceful or has received blessings.

Chana has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Chana

Chana has cooled off, slipping to #686 in 2025, down from a peak of #673 in 2024.

Notable people named Chana

• Chana Joffe-Walt
  American journalist and radio producer
• Chana Eden
  Israeli-American actress
• Chana Bloch
  American poet and translator
• Chana Mlotek
  Yiddish folklorist and musicologist
• Chana Gurevich
  Israeli contemporary artist

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Questions about the name Chana

What does the name Chana mean?

Chana means the name chana means 'grace' or 'favor'. it suggests someone who is graceful or has received blessings, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Chana a boy's or a girl's name?

Chana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Chana?

In 2025, Chana ranked #686 for girls, down from #673 the year before.

When was Chana most popular?

Chana peaked at #673 in 2024.