How Many People Are Named Kondwani?

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

Kondwani
Very Rare
Chichewa

Kondwani means 'prayer answered' in Chichewa, making it a name rich in hope and gratitude. Only 1 in 33,000,099 Americans share this unique name, with just 10 people named Kondwani living in the US today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 6 births.

~10
Living in US
1 in 33,000,099
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prayer answered
🌐
Origin
Chichewa
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Hopeful Grateful Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

78,889
Worldwide Bearers
#12,527
Global Rank
🇲🇼 Malawi
75,788
🇿🇲 Zambia
2,796
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
60
🇿🇦 South Africa
59
🇬🇧 England
57
🇺🇸 United States
55
🇧🇼 Botswana
16
🇹🇿 Tanzania
16
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇮🇸 Iceland
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
99

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

📜 Kondwani Through the Generations

Kondwani has been a rare but steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1978, when six babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable trend, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, there are ten individuals named Kondwani living in the US, all of whom are likely in their fifties, reflecting the name's consistent yet limited adoption over time.

✨ Similar Names to Kondwani

📄 About the Name Kondwani

How Many People Have the Name Kondwani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Kondwani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,000,099 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kondwani a Common or Rare Name?

Kondwani 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 Kondwani Mean?

Kondwani means "prayer answered" and comes from Chichewa origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kondwani Most Popular?

The name Kondwani reached peak popularity in 1978, with 6 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 Kondwani?

Approximately 10 people named Kondwani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,000,099 Americans.

Is Kondwani a rare name?

Kondwani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,000,099 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kondwani mean?

Kondwani means "prayer answered" and comes from Chichewa origins.

Is Kondwani more male or female?

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

When was Kondwani most popular?

Kondwani peaked in 1978 with 6 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 US10
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 33,000,099
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1978
World Rank#12,527
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.