Chani

Girl name

Chani has been given to 718 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1986.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

718

Peak year

1986 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▲ +83%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Chani — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Chanagirl

13,921 babies since 1944

Shanigirl

4,542 babies since 1962

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FAQ

How popular is the name Chani?

Chani has been given to 718 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chani peak?

Chani peaked in 1986, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Chani a girl or boy name?

Chani is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Chani are girls).

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