Kandace Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAN-diss //ˈkæn.dɪs//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: glowing; Greek: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kandace is believed to have originated from the ancient Nubian title "Kandake," which referred to the queen mother or a ruling queen in the Kingdom of Kush, located in what is now Sudan. The term Kandake is derived from the Meroitic language, which was spoken in the region, and it signifies a position of power and respect.

The name entered the English lexicon through various historical accounts of the Kingdom of Kush, particularly during the time of the Roman Empire when interactions between Rome and Nubia were documented. The Greek form of the name, "Kandake," was used in historical texts, including those by the Greek historian Strabo in the 1st century BCE, and later by other classical writers.

In the context of biblical references, the name Kandace is notably associated with the Ethiopian queen mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts (Acts 8:27-39). This queen is described as having authority over the treasury of the Ethiopian kingdom, which further emphasizes the significance of the title and its connection to leadership and nobility.

The mention of this figure in the Christian scripture contributed to the name's historical resonance and its association with strength and dignity. Culturally, the name Kandace has been embraced in various forms and adaptations across different societies, often symbolizing royal lineage and feminine power.

The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its historical roots and the respect accorded to the queens of Kush, who played crucial roles in their society. While the name may have variations and diminutives, such as Kandi or Candy, its original form carries a weight of historical significance that underscores the importance of female leadership in ancient cultures.

Famous people named Kandace

In this section, you will find notable people named Kandace. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kandace who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Kandace Springs is a singer and songwriter best known for Soul Eyes, The Art of Falling, and her self-titled debut album.

Kandace Krueger is a model and beauty queen best known for being Miss Texas USA and competing in Miss USA.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kandace, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KendraKaitlynKylieKaraKeiraKassidy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kandace. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CandiceKassandraKarlaKieraKatrinaKylieKiraKendall

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kandace was first seen in the United States in 1945.

Kandace has ranked as high as #1229 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Louisiana, Georgia, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Kandace has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kandace is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kandace was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kandace.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 7 7
2024 6 6
2023 18 18
2022 14 14
2021 13 13
2020 18 18
2019 20 20
2018 18 18
2017 19 19
2016 22 22
2015 22 22
2014 34 34
2013 25 25
2012 42 42
2011 30 30
2010 41 41
2009 50 50
2008 51 51
2007 56 56
2006 67 67
2005 70 70
2004 71 71
2003 67 67
2002 66 66
2001 69 69
2000 79 79
1999 74 74
1998 83 83
1997 109 109
1996 105 105
1995 139 139
1994 162 162
1993 217 217
1992 203 203
1991 240 240
1990 275 275
1989 257 257
1988 279 279
1987 244 244
1986 184 184
1985 187 187
1984 199 199
1983 162 162
1982 146 146
1981 153 153
1980 144 144
1979 81 81
1978 74 74
1977 67 67
1976 61 61
1975 61 61
1974 63 63
1973 61 61
1972 69 69
1971 76 76
1970 74 74
1969 69 69
1968 55 55
1967 55 55
1966 80 80
1965 39 39
1964 48 48
1963 48 48
1962 44 44
1961 38 38
1960 40 40
1959 30 30
1958 37 37
1957 48 48
1956 57 57
1955 56 56
1954 32 32
1953 47 47
1952 33 33
1951 38 38
1950 34 34
1949 41 41
1948 37 37
1947 29 29
1946 31 31
1945 13 13

Top States for Kandace (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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