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Chanie

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Pronounced KHAH-nee /ˈxɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Chana/Hannah — from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour'Low

In 30 seconds: Grace; favour: Chanie is a pet form of Chana/Hannah. Sweet, classic, and warm (said 'KHAH-nee').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Chana/Hannah — from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour'

U.S. rank (2024)#8527 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 945

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chanie is a Yiddish pet form of Chana/Hannah — from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour'. A sweet, classic name common in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'KHAH-nee', the ch a throaty 'kh').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, grace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Chana/Hannah means 'grace; favour' in Hebrew — Chanie is a sweet Yiddish pet form, said 'KHAH-nee' with a throaty 'kh'; classic and warm.

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Chana — Yiddish pet form

Variations

ChanaChanyChaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chanie mean?

Chanie is a Yiddish pet form of Chana/Hannah — Hebrew 'grace; favour'.

How do you pronounce Chanie?

It's said KHAH-nee /ˈxɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with a throaty 'kh'.

Is Chanie a boy or girl name?

Chanie is a girl's name.

How popular is Chanie?

Chanie is a very rare name in the U.S.