Candace
Candace: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæn.dɪs/
Meaning and origin of Candace
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Candacē, from Ancient Greek Κανδάκη (Kandákē), from Meroitic 𐦲𐦷𐦲𐦡 (kdke /kandakə/), a hereditary title of ancient queens of Napata (northern Sudan).
How popular is Candace?
Since 1880, 84,938 girls and 159 boys in the U.S. have been named Candace (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #102 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2839 in 1984. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Candace
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Sibling name ideas for Candace
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Candace FAQ
What does the name Candace mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin Candacē, from Ancient Greek Κανδάκη (Kandákē), from Meroitic 𐦲𐦷𐦲𐦡 (kdke /kandakə/), a hereditary title of ancient queens of Napata (northern Sudan).
What is the origin of the name Candace?
Candace is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Candace?
Since 1880, 84,938 girls and 159 boys in the U.S. have been named Candace (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #102 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2839 in 1984. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Candace a boy or girl name?
Candace is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 84,938 girls and 159 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.