Kana
Girl nameKana has been given to 890 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 2006. In 2025, about 1 in 133,939 girls was named Kana.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
890
Peak year
2006 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1956
10-year trend
▲ +9%
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kana — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kana.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kana?
Kana has been given to 890 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kana peak?
Kana peaked in 2006, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Kana a girl or boy name?
Kana is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Kana are girls).
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