Kane
Pronunciation: [ k-AYN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 36 babies have been named Kane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kane is past its peak , currently ranked #58,260 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,260
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kane
Kane is a girl name .
Is Kane a boy or girl name? Kane is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,260 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #432. Kane is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kane is currently ranked #58,260 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kane include Kaniyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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