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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kanala — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kanak|Kanaloa
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Kanala

kah-NAH-lah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16456 in 2022

Peak: #16456 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16456 in 2022

Peak: #16456 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Kanala scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HawaiianNatureGirl3-syllablePacific IslandOceanicModernWarmGentleRare
Character
flowing gracewater spiritadaptabilitypeaceful strengthnatural harmony
STRONG
High confidence

Kanala is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kanala at a Glance
Meaning:The name Kanala is of Hawaiian origin, with roots in Pacific island naming traditions. It carries oceanic and natural associations within Hawaiian culture.
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#16456 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kailani◈Kalani◈KaylaKamalaKoalaAlana
Similar Style
AlohaLeilaniKeani◈MoanaKailani◈Nalani
Works well with
Kai◈LeilaniAlohaKoa◈MaliaNalani
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kanala · Overview
Summary

Kanala is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Kanala carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kanala.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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