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Kana

Pronunciation: [ k-AN-uh ]

Boy Name #17,911 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kana is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Kana often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#17,911
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Kana is also used as a girl name, ranked #6383.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kana

Is Kana a boy or girl name?
Kana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17911. As a girl name, it is ranked #6383. Kana is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Kana?
Kana is pronounced k-AN-uh.
How popular is the name Kana?
Kana is currently ranked #17911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Kana a common or rare name?
Kana is an uncommon name, ranked #17911 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kana

Kana is a boy name .

Is Kana a boy or girl name? Kana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,911 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,383. Kana is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kana is currently ranked #17,911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kana include Kane, Kannon, Kanan, Kanaan, Kanon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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