How Many People Are Named Kinan?

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

Kinan
Very Rare
Arabic

Kinan means 'to rise' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 336 people named Kinan live in the US today, making up just 1 in 982,115 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 339 bearers under 30 years old.

~112
Living in US
1 in 2,959,369
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Inspired
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting those named Kinan are destined to be influential and innovative.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,716
Worldwide Bearers
#79,726
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
3,905
🇮🇩 Indonesia
816
🇪🇬 Egypt
629
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
323
🇮🇳 India
244
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
139
🇸🇾 Syria
136
🇺🇸 United States
93
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
46
🇰🇭 Cambodia
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
336 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
339
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 339 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

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

📜 Kinan Through the Generations

Kinan, a name that means 'to rise', has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With only 336 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's considered very rare. The peak year for Kinan was 2022, when there were 33 births, indicating a recent trend towards this name. All 339 Kinans are under 30 years old, reflecting its status as a modern choice for parents looking for something unique and meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 40
New York 21
Michigan 10
Illinois 7

✨ Similar Names to Kinan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kinan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kinan

How Many People Have the Name Kinan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 112 people in the United States currently share the name Kinan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,959,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kinan a Common or Rare Name?

Kinan 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 Kinan Mean?

Kinan means "to rise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kinan Most Popular?

The name Kinan reached peak popularity in 2022, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Kinan?

Approximately 112 people named Kinan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 112. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,959,369 Americans.

Is Kinan a rare name?

Kinan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,959,369 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kinan mean?

Kinan means "to rise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kinan more male or female?

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

When was Kinan most popular?

Kinan peaked in 2022 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US112
All-Time Births112
1 in X1 in 2,959,369
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2022
World Rank#79,726
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.