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Chenoa

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Pronounced chuh-NOH-ah /tʃəˈnoʊ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A 20th-century name popularly glossed 'white dove' and attributed to a Native American (often Cherokee) source; the attribution is not well attested; origin uncertain/disputedLow

In 30 seconds: Often glossed 'white dove': Chenoa's Native American attribution is uncertain. Lyrical and warm (said 'chuh-NOH-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA 20th-century name popularly glossed 'white dove' and attributed to a Native American (often Cherokee) source; the attribution is not well attested; origin uncertain/disputed

U.S. rank (2024)#7291 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,728

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

Chenoa is a 20th-century name popularly glossed 'white dove' and attributed to a Native American (often Cherokee) source — but the attribution is not well attested (origin uncertain/disputed, which we flag honestly). A lyrical name (said 'chuh-NOH-ah'; nickname Noa).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name (also a town in Illinois). Rare, a-claimed 'white dove', and lyrical.

Did you know? Chenoa is a 20th-century name popularly glossed 'white dove' and attributed to a Native American (often Cherokee) source — a lyrical name (the attribution is not well attested; we flag the uncertainty; said 'chuh-NOH-ah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Chenoa — attribution disputed

Variations

ChenoahShenoa

Nicknames

Noa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chenoa mean?

Chenoa is popularly glossed 'white dove' and attributed to a Native American source, but the attribution is not well attested; we flag the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Chenoa?

It's said chuh-NOH-ah /tʃəˈnoʊ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chenoa a boy or girl name?

Chenoa is a girl's name.

How popular is Chenoa?

Chenoa is a rare name in the U.S.