Chanina

OriginHebrew

Meaning"gracious"

GenderBoy & girl

US Rank

GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Chanina

A gorgeous Hebrew name that was originally used for boys, but is now increasingly used for girls as well. As a bonus, you get the sweet built-in nickname Nina.

Chanina for boys

Traditionally a male Hebrew name, but now with increasing use for baby girls as well.

Pronounced chah-NEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Chanina ranked #12807 for boys in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #11654 for boys in 2004.

Popularity & trends

Chanina on lists

Animal Names for GirlsGirl

7 Letter Girl NamesGirl

Names Ending in A for GirlsGirl

Names That Mean GraciousBoth

Three Syllable Names for GirlsGirl

Names ending in aBoth

Animal Names for BoysBoy

7 Letter Boy NamesBoy

Names Ending in A for BoysBoy

Three Syllable Names for BoysBoy

Girls Names That Start With CGirl

Boys Names That Start With CBoy

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