Kawanza
girl nameKawanza entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #4743 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#4743
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8905 |
| 1980s | #8862 |
| 1990s | #13518 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kawanza are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kawanza alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kawanza in 2025?
- Kawanza is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kawanza most popular?
- Kawanza peaked in 1980, reaching #4743 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kawanza with classmates?
- Kawanza will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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