Christanna

Christanna is a feminine name that blends Christian religious elements with the popular feminine suffix "-anna." It combines the Greek-derived "Christ" (meaning "anointed one") with "Anna" (meaning "grace" or "favor" in Hebrew). This combination creates a name that conveys religious devotion while maintaining a gentle, feminine quality. Christanna emerged as a variant of Christina or Christiana and has historical usage particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. Though never extremely common, the name has maintained consistent, if limited, usage over time. Christanna appeals to families with Christian faith seeking a name with clear religious significance but with a softer, more melodic quality than direct biblical names.

Pronounced kris-TAN-uh.

As of October 2026, Christanna ranked #18124 in US births in 2008 SSA, peaked at #8513 in 1985.