How Many People Are Named Chania?
Complete statistics for the name Chania: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chania is a beautifully uncommon name that's thought to have roots in multiple cultures, including connections to a graceful Cree word or the historic Greek city. Only about 356 people in the US carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 927,478 Americans share it. It peaked in 1999 with 38 births, and it's been declining since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion, wisdom, and a deep humanitarian spirit. People with this number are often drawn to selfless service, and they're known for their generosity and idealistic worldview.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 360 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chania Through the Generations
Chania is a genuinely modern name that didn't appear on US birth records until the late 1980s and early 1990s. It's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations, with 299 of its 356 living bearers under the age of 30 and just 61 between the ages of 30 and 60. Nobody over 60 carries this name in the US, which tells you everything about its recent arrival. The peak came in 1999 when 38 babies were given the name, and the average age of a person named Chania today is just 24. That 83% under-30 concentration makes it one of the more youth-skewed names you'll find. Since its late-90s peak, the trend has been steadily declining, and fewer parents are choosing it each year. Globally, there are about 830 people named Chania, placing it at world rank #283,475. Outside the US, it's most commonly found in India, which hints at possible Sanskrit or Hindi connections as well.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Chania
How Many People Have the Name Chania?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 356 people in the United States currently share the name Chania. That works out to roughly 1 in every 927,478 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chania a Common or Rare Name?
Chania is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chania in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Chania Most Popular?
The name Chania reached peak popularity in 1999, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chania?
Approximately 356 people named Chania live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 360. That works out to roughly 1 in 927,478 Americans.
Is Chania a rare name?
Chania is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 927,478 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chania mean?
Chania means "Grace or beautiful one".
Is Chania more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chania are male and 100% are female.
When was Chania most popular?
Chania peaked in 1999 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.