Combination of Ch- prefix and Janice, meaning God is gracious
Chanice is a modern American invention, likely created as a rhythmic blend of the popular prefix 'Cha-' and the classic name Janice. As a derivative of Janice, it ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, which translates to 'God is gracious'. It rose to modest popularity in the late 20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Chanice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,797 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Jamaican Olympic long jumper
Character in the film 'The Players Club' · The Players Club
