Chona Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Chona is a Spanish name meaning 'shell' or 'incarnation'.
Meaning of the Name Chona
Chona is a feminine name of Spanish origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Concha, which means 'shell' or 'conch' in Spanish. The name Chona may also be a variant of the name Encarnación, which means 'incarnation' in Spanish, referring to the embodiment of the divine in human form. Chona is a popular name in the Philippines, where Spanish influence is strong.
Popularity of the Name Chona
The popularity for the name Chona peaked in popularity in the year 1972 with 8 births, which ranked number 9,575 out of 14,015 unique names for that year. Chona had the most female births in 1972 with 8, which ranked number 5,956 out of 9,663 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Chona
Popularity of Chona by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chona. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chona in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chona is a great pick!
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