Chayna

Girl name

Chayna has been given to 192 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It peaked in 1989.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

192

Peak year

1989 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1983

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Shaynagirl

16,272 babies since 1957

Chayagirl

15,684 babies since 1947

Chanagirl

13,921 babies since 1944

Chynagirl

5,805 babies since 1979

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Falengirl

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Naureengirl

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Rayshellgirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Chayna?

Chayna has been given to 192 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chayna peak?

Chayna peaked in 1989, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Chayna a girl or boy name?

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

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