Channa
Girl nameChanna has been given to 878 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 1984.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
878
Peak year
1984 (37 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1958
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Channa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Channa.
Sibling name ideas for Channa
Same era and popularity as Channa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Channa?
Channa has been given to 878 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Channa peak?
Channa peaked in 1984, when 37 babies were given the name.
Is Channa a girl or boy name?
Channa is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Channa are girls).
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