Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Chania
3 syllablesPeak year: 19996 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chania'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.
Chania's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chania |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
Chania through the decades
- Chania peaked in 1999, when 38 babies were named Chania in the US.
- The 2000s were Chania's strongest decade, averaging 19 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2019), use of Chania has fallen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.