White bird or swan
Chenae is a modern name often associated with Native American origins, specifically the Muscogee (Creek) word for a white bird or swan. It gained some visibility in the late 20th century as a phonetic variation of Shanae or Janae, though its distinct roots remain rare.
Less common today
Chenae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,972 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).