Japanese: 'fragrance'; Hindi: 'the one who is loved'

Is Kana a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kana is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #931 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Kana Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAH-nah / ˈkɑː.nə

Japanese; Native American

Meaning

Japanese: 'powerful'; Native American: 'the one who is a leader'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Kana can refer to a phonetic script used in the writing system. It is often associated with strength and leadership in Native American contexts. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of traditional and modern influences. It is used in both masculine and feminine forms, though it is more commonly recognized as a boy's name in certain regions.

Trend Summary

The name Kana has seen a modest presence in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.

Variants

Kanna

International Variants

Kana (Japanese)
Kána (Icelandic)

Famous people named Kana

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Fictional characters named Kana

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Sibling Suggestions

Kaito Kenji Riku Sora Taro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kana was first seen in the United States in 2005. Kana has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kana

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
2005	6
2008	6
2011	6