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Kana
GirlMeaning of Kana: Japanese: 'powerful'
Kana is a girl's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8086th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8086
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
890
First recorded 1956 · peak 2009
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
2% boys · 98% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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