Kana
Pronunciation: [ k-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kana first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 18 babies have been named Kana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,911 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,911
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kana is also used as a girl name, ranked #6383.
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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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