Kanary
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kanary first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 16 babies have been named Kanary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kanary is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,597 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,597
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"prosperity, grace"
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Hawaiian origin
"the free one, freedom from taboo"
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#40,585 in US
Hawaiian alani origin
"orange tree, fragrant orange blossom"
#40,545 in US
Japanese origin
"Heavenly love"
#40,678 in US
Hebrew origin
"gazelle; deer"
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Modern American origin
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#40,605 in US
Greek origin
"from Elysium, heavenly"
#40,705 in US
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About the Name Kanary
Kanary is a girl name .
Kanary is currently ranked #40,597 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kanary include Kan, Kay, Kanie, and Kanaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis