God was gracious
Chanaya is a modern variant of the Hebrew name Chana or Hannah. It combines the traditional root meaning grace or favor with a melodic suffix, often interpreted as a diminutive or a stylistic elaboration. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a variation of the name Shania.
Less common today
Chanaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,398 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
