Kwanza
Pronunciation: [ kw-AHNZ-uh ]
Kwanza is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,947 in the US, popular nicknames include Kwa, Kwy, and Kwaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kwanza first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 227 babies have been named Kwanza in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kwanza is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,947 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,947
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Kwanza is also used as a boy name, ranked #39933.
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About the Name Kwanza
Kwanza is a girl name .
Is Kwanza a boy or girl name? Kwanza is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,947 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,933. Kwanza is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kwanza is currently ranked #61,947 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kwanza include Kwa, Kwy, Kwaie, and Kwanie. 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