Kwanzaa
Pronunciation: [ kw-AHNZ-uh ]
Kwanzaa is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,014 in the US, popular nicknames include Kwa, Kwy, and Kwaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kwanzaa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 34 babies have been named Kwanzaa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kwanzaa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,014 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,014
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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About the Name Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a girl name .
Is Kwanzaa a boy or girl name? Kwanzaa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,014 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,336. Kwanzaa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kwanzaa is currently ranked #16,014 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kwanzaa 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