Kanary
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kanary first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 16 babies have been named Kanary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kanary is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,597 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,597
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Norman French origin
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Latin origin
"rose, beauty"
#40,547 in US
Hebrew Elana connection origin
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Hebrew origin
"people, community"
#40,485 in US
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About the Name Kanary
Kanary is a girl name .
Kanary is currently ranked #40,597 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kanary 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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