Girl · #14,501 in 2026

Chanity

Name: Popularity of the name Chanity in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chanity, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,501

Peak Rank

#14,501 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2005

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#14501

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chanity

Chanity first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 6 Chanitys were born — ranking #14,501 that year. As of 2026, Chanity ranks #14,501 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Chanitys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Chanity

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chanity is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chante
Chanty
Chantey
Sanity
Vanity
Hannity
Chinotto
Giannetti
Unity
Janet
Janitor
Manatee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanity

What does the name Chanity mean?

Chanity is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chanity in 2026?

In 2026, Chanity ranks #14,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chanity most popular?

Chanity reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #14,501 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Chanity a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chanity is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chanity?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chanity include Rossalyn, Sharo, Raheema. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chanity

Chanity is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Chanity's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #14,501. Use the chart and map above to compare Chanity's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.