Grace of God or encampment
Chania is a name with dual potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Chanya, meaning 'grace of the Lord.' Additionally, it is the name of a prominent coastal city on the Greek island of Crete, known in English as Chania or Hania.
Less common today
Chania isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,354 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
