Kwanza

Girl name

Kwanza has been given to 269 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1978.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

269

Peak year

1978 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

84% girls / 16% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kwanza.

269 babies since 1965

269 babies since 1968

269 babies since 1973

269 babies since 1974

270 babies since 1960

270 babies since 1968

270 babies since 1971

270 babies since 1973

How popular is the name Kwanza?

Kwanza has been given to 269 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kwanza peak?

Kwanza peaked in 1978, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Kwanza a girl or boy name?

Kwanza is primarily a girl name (84% of babies named Kwanza are girls).

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