UK girl's name
Kanna
A name of Hinduism origin meaning little blooming flower or ripe grain.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kanna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kanna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kanna ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Kanna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kanna mean?
The name Kanna has its origins in multiple cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and meaning across different regions. One of the earliest roots of the name can be traced back to Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language, where "Kanna" was derived from the word "Kan," meaning "eye" or "vision."
In Hindu mythology, Kanna is a name associated with the elephant-headed god Ganesha, who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings. Ganesha's son, Kanna-Lambodara, is also mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, suggesting the name's significance in the religious and cultural contexts of the Indian subcontinent.
The name Kanna also has connections to ancient Tamil literature, where it was used as a masculine name with various meanings, such as "beloved," "treasure," or "golden." In the Tamil epic Silappadikaram, one of the prominent characters bears the name Kannaki, which is a feminine form of Kanna.
In Japan, the name Kanna is written using different kanji characters, and its meaning can vary. One interpretation is "beautiful," while another relates to the concept of "fragrance" or "aroma." Historically, the name has been used for both males and females in Japanese culture.
Across history, there have been notable figures who carried the name Kanna. For instance, Kanna Mimatsu (1888-1965) was a renowned Japanese poet and writer, known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and feminism. Another notable individual was Kanna Hashimoto (1917-1994), a Japanese writer and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice.
In the realm of religion, Kanna Upanishad is an ancient Hindu scripture that delves into philosophical concepts and spiritual practices. Additionally, there have been several Buddhist monks and scholars throughout history who bore the name Kanna, although specific details about their lives and works may vary.
The name Kanna has also been found in various ancient inscriptions and records, further solidifying its historical and cultural significance across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kanna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kanna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kanna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kanna in the UK right now?
In 2014, Kanna was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kanna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Kanna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kanna?
A name of Hinduism origin meaning little blooming flower or ripe grain.
How many people are called Kanna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kanna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.