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Kandace
GirlMeaning of Kandace: Ethiopian: 'queen mother'
Kandace is a girl's name most strongly associated with Ethiopian naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11585th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11585
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
6,323
First recorded 1945 · peak 1988
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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