Kana
Kana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kana
- A female given name from Japanese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 香菜 (Kana).
How popular is Kana?
Since 1880, 872 girls and 18 boys in the U.S. have been named Kana (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4276 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #10790 in 2005. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kana
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kana
Sister and brother names that share Kana's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kana FAQ
What does the name Kana mean?
A female given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 香菜 (Kana).
What is the origin of the name Kana?
Kana is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Kana?
Since 1880, 872 girls and 18 boys in the U.S. have been named Kana (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4276 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #10790 in 2005. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kana a boy or girl name?
Kana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 872 girls and 18 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.