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1980

First Year

2006

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#9048

Peak Rank

71

Total Count

10

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## Meaning & Origin of Chinara

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

A large number of languages known only from brief mentions are thought to have been Uto-Aztecan languages, but became extinct without being documented. The following list is based on Campbell (1997:133–135).Acaxee (Aiage): closely related to Tahue, a Cahitan language, linked with Tebaca and Sabaibo. Amotomanco (Otomoaco): uncertain classification, possibly Uto-Aztecan.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%5Fof%5Fextinct%5FUto-Aztecan%5Flanguages) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%5Fof%5Fextinct%5FUto-Aztecan%5Flanguages)

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## The Story of Chinara

The earliest SSA record of Chinara as a baby girl name dates back to 1980, when 9 babies received it. 2003 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Chinara — #9,048 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 39% of all recorded Chinaras. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2006 (10 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 71 Chinaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Chinara

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

* Chmura
* [Gennaro](/gennaro)
* [Chimera](/chimera)
* Chimaera
* Chamorro
* [Chandra](/chandra)
* [Sonora](/sonora)
* [Genaro](/genaro)
* [Cynara](/cynara)
* [Leanora](/leanora)
* [Tamara](/tamara)
* [Janeiro](/janeiro)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Chinara

What does the name Chinara mean?

A large number of languages known only from brief mentions are thought to have been Uto-Aztecan languages, but became extinct without being documented. The following list is based on Campbell (1997:133–135).Acaxee (Aiage): closely related to Tahue, a Cahitan language, linked with Tebaca and Sabaibo. Amotomanco (Otomoaco): uncertain classification, possibly Uto-Aztecan.

How popular is Chinara in 2026?

In 2026, Chinara ranks #10,610 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Chinara most popular?

Chinara reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #9,048 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Chinara a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chinara?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chinara include Caledonia, Zinia, Danijela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CaledoniaPeak #9048](/caledonia)[👧ZiniaPeak #9048](/zinia)[👧DanijelaPeak #9048](/danijela)[👧ArelizPeak #9048](/areliz)[👧GavrielaPeak #9048](/gavriela)[👧BrendalyPeak #9048](/brendaly)[👧TolulopePeak #9048](/tolulope)[👧SairahPeak #9048](/sairah)

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## About the name Chinara 

Chinara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Chinara's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #9,048\. Use the chart and map above to compare Chinara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

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* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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