Kanan
KAY-nan
Popularity
#1140
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Native American
Total Births
1,624
Peak Year
#225 in 2022
First Recorded
1982
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Meaning unknown, possibly derived from a place name or a given name. Its origins are obscure, adding an air of mystery.
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