How Many People Are Named Kana?

Complete statistics for the name Kana in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Kana
Very Rare
878
Estimated People
1 in 375,854
1 in X Americans
2006
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
18 (2%)
♀ Female
860 (98%)
2%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 26

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 98
Illinois 5
New York 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Kana

How Many People Have the Name Kana in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 878 people in the United States currently share the name Kana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 375,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Kana a Common or Rare Name?

Kana is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Kana Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Kana are covered in full on the Kana name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Kana Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Kana in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female. Kana is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Kana Most Popular?

The name Kana reached peak popularity in 2006, with 27 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Kana Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Kana across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kana?

Approximately 878 people in the United States share the name Kana, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Kana a rare name?

Kana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 375,854 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kana mean?

The meaning and origin of Kana is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Kana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Kana are male and 98% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Kana most popular?

The name Kana reached its peak in 2006, with 27 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People878
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 375,854
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2006
Male %2%
Female %98%

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