Kanon
Pronunciation: [ k-AYN-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kanon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 158 babies have been named Kanon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kanon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,257 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,257
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kanon is also used as a boy name, ranked #2989.
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About the Name Kanon
Kanon is a girl name .
Is Kanon a boy or girl name? Kanon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,257 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,989. Kanon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kanon is currently ranked #20,257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kanon include Kan, Kay, Kaie, and Kankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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