Kanala
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kanala first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Kanala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kanala is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,056 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,056
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Greek origin
"from the wood, forest child"
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English surname origin
"one who lives near finches"
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#40,017 in US
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About the Name Kanala
Kanala is a girl name .
Kanala is currently ranked #40,056 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kanala include Kan, Kana, Kanay, Kanaie, Kay, Kaie, and Kankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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