Unisex nameCurrently #4,127 in the USRising
Kanai
//kəˈnaɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kanai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kanai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kanai |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 34 |
Kanai through the decades
- Kanai peaked in 2022, when 43 babies were named Kanai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kanai has risen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kanai currently ranks #4,127 in the US and is on the rise.