Chinara
A feminine Arabic name meaning "small tree" or "tender branch".
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Chinara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chinara today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chinara births was 2003 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chinara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chinara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
2003
11 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,763
Tracked since 1980
Census
Chinara in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 129 people with the first name Chinara, which placed it at #48,862 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,862
National first-name rank
People counted
129
129 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
66.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chinara
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chinara is Black at 66.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (17.8%) and White (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chinara described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chinara at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American66.7% · 86
- Asian and Pacific Islander17.8% · 23
- White9.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 7
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Popularity
Chinara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chinara from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chinara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chinara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chinara
The name Chinara is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "chin," meaning "to pluck" or "to gather," and "nar," meaning "pomegranate." Therefore, Chinara could be interpreted as "gatherer of pomegranates" or "plucked pomegranate."
Historically, the name Chinara was popular among the Persian nobility and upper classes. It was often bestowed upon girls born into wealthy families, reflecting the cultural significance of pomegranates as a symbol of prosperity, fertility, and abundance in Persian culture. The name's association with pomegranates also carried religious connotations, as the fruit was revered in various ancient Persian beliefs and rituals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chinara can be found in the "Shahnameh," the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Chinara is mentioned as the name of a beautiful and virtuous princess, further solidifying the name's prestigious roots.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chinara. One of the earliest was Chinara Begum (1504-1577), a powerful and influential woman who served as the regent of the Mughal Empire during the reign of her son, Emperor Akbar. Her strategic counsel and political acumen played a crucial role in shaping the early years of Akbar's rule.
Another prominent figure was Chinara Khanom (1858-1936), a renowned Iranian poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of her time. Her works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the complexities of human emotion, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition.
In the realm of music, Chinara Salihova (1932-2007) was a celebrated Azerbaijani soprano who captivated audiences with her powerful and emotive performances. She was widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential vocalists of her generation, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of Azerbaijan.
Chinara Aliyeva (1923-1992) was a revered Uzbek actress and film director, whose artistic contributions helped shape the Soviet cinema industry during the mid-20th century. Her critically acclaimed performances and directorial works earned her numerous accolades, solidifying her place in the annals of Uzbek and Soviet film history.
More recently, Chinara Naidoo (born 1986) is a South African actress and model who has gained recognition for her roles in various television series and films. Her talent and versatility have earned her a dedicated following, further showcasing the enduring appeal and global reach of the name Chinara.
People
Chinara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chinara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chinara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chinara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chinara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Chinara a common name?
We classify Chinara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 71 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chinara most popular?
The single biggest year for Chinara was 2003, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chinara is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chinara in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 129 people with the name Chinara, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,862 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chinara in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chinara?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chinara leans strongly female. 124 people counted with this name were female (95.4%), compared with 6 male bearers (4.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chinara?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chinara is Black at 66.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (17.8%) and White (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chinara most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Chinara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.7% (86 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chinara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chinara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chinara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chinara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chinara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chinara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Chinara?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.