Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Channa

Channa is a genus of predatory fish in the family Channidae, commonly known as snakeheads, native to freshwater habitats in Asia. This genus contains about 50 scientifically described species. The genus has a wide natural distribution extending from Iraq in the west, to Indonesia and China in the east, and parts of Siberia in the Far East.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#2,515 (1984)
Total Babies
873
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1958
First Year
2024
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#2515
Peak Rank
873
Total Count
57
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Channa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Channa is a genus of predatory fish in the family Channidae, commonly known as snakeheads, native to freshwater habitats in Asia. This genus contains about 50 scientifically described species. The genus has a wide natural distribution extending from Iraq in the west, to Indonesia and China in the east, and parts of Siberia in the Far East.

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The Story of Channa

Channa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 37 Channas were born — ranking #2,515 that year. As of 2026, Channa ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 873 Channas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Channa

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Channa

What does the name Channa mean?
Channa is a genus of predatory fish in the family Channidae, commonly known as snakeheads, native to freshwater habitats in Asia. This genus contains about 50 scientifically described species. The genus has a wide natural distribution extending from Iraq in the west, to Indonesia and China in the east, and parts of Siberia in the Far East.
How popular is Channa in 2026?
In 2026, Channa ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Channa most popular?
Channa reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #2,515 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Channa most popular?
Channa has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Channa.
Is Channa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Channa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Channa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Channa include Sennie, Tyyne, Ophie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Channa

Channa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 873 births in the dataset. Channa's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #2,515. Use the chart and map above to compare Channa'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.