Kanai
boy name#3181 in 2025Kanai entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #3181 in 2025, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
#3181
rank today
#3181
peak (2025)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9912 |
| 2000s | #7251 |
| 2010s | #5958 |
| 2020s | #4114 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kanai has been most popular in HI.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Kanai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanai is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kanai in 2025?
- Kanai ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kanai most popular?
- Kanai peaked in 2025, reaching #3181 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kanai with classmates?
- Kanai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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