Girl nameCurrently #6,422 in the USRising
Chani
2 syllablesPeak year: 19865 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chani's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chani |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Chani through the decades
- Chani peaked in 1986, when 23 babies were named Chani in the US.
- The 2020s were Chani's strongest decade, averaging 16 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Chani has fallen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chani currently ranks #6,422 in the US and is on the rise.