How Many People Are Named Kanta?

Complete statistics for the name Kanta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kanta
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kanta means 'to hold' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 6,868,645 Americans have this name, with just 48 people living today. The majority, 88%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~278
Living in US
1 in 1,192,264
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To hold
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Protective
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

448,976
Worldwide Bearers
#2,274
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
419,705
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,698
🇳🇪 Niger
7,555
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,276
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,938
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,551
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,401
🇬🇧 England
1,173
🇯🇵 Japan
995
🇳🇬 Nigeria
729

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
48 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
43
Would be under 30 (88%)
6
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 49 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kanta Through the Generations

Kanta, a name that's been around since 2008, saw its peak popularity with 10 births that year. Today, there are 48 people named Kanta living in the U.S., with most being under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age to 20, indicating that Kanta is a name embraced by the newer generation. its rarity, Kanta maintains a stable presence, suggesting it's here to stay.

⭐ Famous People Named Kanta

Kanta is an Indian, Bengali, and Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Kanta Chiba, Japanese football player Kanta Gupta (1938–2016), Indian mathematician Kanta Higashionna, Japanese rugby union player Kanta Ina, Japanese actor Kanta Nalawade, Indian politician from Maharashtra Kanta Nakano , Japanese judoka Kanta Rao (1923–2009), Indian film actor and producer from Telugu cinema Kanta Saroop Krishen (1929–2024), Indian social worker Kanta Sato, Japanese actor Kanta Subbarao, Indian virologist, molecular geneticist, and physician-scientist Kanta Tsuneyama, Japanese badminto…

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✨ Similar Names to Kanta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kanta's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kanta

How Many People Have the Name Kanta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 278 people in the United States currently share the name Kanta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,192,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kanta a Common or Rare Name?

Kanta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kanta Mean?

Kanta means "to hold" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kanta in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kanta Most Popular?

The name Kanta reached peak popularity in 2008, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kanta?

Approximately 278 people named Kanta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 278. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,192,264 Americans.

Is Kanta a rare name?

Kanta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,192,264 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kanta mean?

Kanta means "to hold" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kanta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kanta are male and 0% are female.

When was Kanta most popular?

Kanta peaked in 2008 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US278
All-Time Births278
1 in X1 in 1,192,264
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2008
World Rank#2,274
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.