Kana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kana

Girl #6,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, added (fragrance)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,383
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kana Rank #6,383
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6383 for Kana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kana ___

  • Kana Marie
  • Kana Rose
  • Kana Lynn
  • Kana Grace
  • Kana Jade
  • Kana Lee

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kana

Hana Yuki Mika Sora Ren

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kana at #6383 in the United States.

What do Kana and Theodore mean?

Kana means "flower, added (fragrance)" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kana and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kana is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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