Gender: Female
Origin: French
Meaning: Luxurious and sophisticated
Pronunciation: shan-EL, /ʃəˈnɛl/, SH AH N EH L
Popularity Rank: #5,950
Derived from the French surname, Chanel is of French origin and means 'maker of candles'. It also has connotations of luxury and sophistication due to its association with the famous fashion brand, Chanel.
The name Chanel is of French origin and means Luxurious and sophisticated. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chanel is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, France, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: shan-EL
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʃəˈnɛl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AH N EH L
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Chanel is recorded 9,654 times globally, ranking it as the 5,950th most common name worldwide.
Chanel is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,251 occurrences, making it the 1,647th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Chanel is found among 1 in every 779 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,647 | 1 : 804 |
| South Africa | #1,792 | 1 : 2,075 |
| France | #1,764 | 1 : 1,167 |
| Italy | #2,021 | 1 : 1,208 |
| United Kingdom | #1,480 | 1 : 779 |
| Netherlands | #1,591 | 1 : 903 |
| Algeria | #2,987 | 1 : 3,675 |
| Canada | #1,797 | 1 : 1,312 |
| Cameroon | #1,045 | 1 : 1,750 |
| Mexico | #4,283 | 1 : 4,667 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chanel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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