Kaname
Kaname is a boy baby name. Ranked #33,840 in the US, popular nicknames include Kan, Kay, and Kanie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kaname first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 5 babies have been named Kaname in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaname is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,840 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,840
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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Kaname is also used as a girl name, ranked #42438.
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About the Name Kaname
Kaname is a boy name .
Is Kaname a boy or girl name? Kaname is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,840 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #42,438. Kaname is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kaname is currently ranked #33,840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaname include Kan, Kay, Kanie, and Kanaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaname include Kanan, Kanaan, Kanai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis