Canary
Pronunciation: [ k-uhn-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Canary first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 95 babies have been named Canary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Canary is past its peak , currently ranked #38,711 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,711
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Canary
Canary is a girl name .
Canary is currently ranked #38,711 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Canary include Can, Cana, Canay, Canaie, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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