Kanaan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-NAHN / /kəˈnɑːn/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
acquired; place of rest
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Kanaan refers to the ancient land of Canaan, which is significant in biblical history as the promised land. In Arabic, Kanaan can mean 'acquired' or 'to possess', reflecting themes of ownership and settlement.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Canaan
- Kanan
International Variants
- Kanaan (Arabic)
- Canaan (English)
Famous people named Kanaan
Kanaan — Lebanese politician.
Kanaan — American musician.
Fictional characters named Kanaan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kanaan was first seen in the United States in 1990. Kanaan has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kanaan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kanaan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 66 |