Likely a modern American coinage inspired by French phonetics.
Charnay is a modern name likely created in the United States, often used as a variation of names like Sharnae or inspired by the French surname and place name Charnay. It carries an air of sophistication due to its French-sounding suffix, though it does not have a single established etymological meaning.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Charnay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
