Kwanza
girl nameKwanza entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2801 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#2801
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5364 |
| 1980s | #6976 |
| 1990s | #11405 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kwanza are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kwanza alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kwanza in 2025?
- Kwanza is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kwanza most popular?
- Kwanza peaked in 1978, reaching #2801 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kwanza with classmates?
- Kwanza will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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