Chani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Chani means 'gracious' or 'merciful'.
Meaning of the Name Chani
Chani is a Hebrew name that means 'gracious' or 'merciful'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'chanan' which means 'to show favor, be gracious'. Chani is a name that carries a sense of kindness and compassion. It is a popular name in Jewish communities and is often given to girls. Chani has a strong biblical association, with its roots in the Hebrew Bible.
Popularity of the Name Chani
The popularity for the name Chani peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 23 births, which ranked number 6,004 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Chani had the most female births in 1986 with 23, which ranked number 3,645 out of 12,835 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Chani has declined sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 9 births, a decline of -52.63%. Among females, Chani has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 9 births, a decline of -52.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chani
- 20 Year Trend of Chani: -43.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Chani: -52.63%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chani: -52.63%
Popularity of Chani by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chani. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chani in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chani is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Chani
- Total Births of Chani: 8 (-7.20%)
- Female Births of Chani: 8 (-7.20%)
Given the downward trend of Chani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chani have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.20%.