FIRST NAME
Kanai
Kanai is the 14,204th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 241 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 114 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #14,204 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
241
living · #14,204
BABIES NAMED KANAI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1999–2025
202537
As a male name, Kanai peaked in 2025, when 37 babies were named Kanai (the #3213 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #33,344 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
114
living · #33,344
BABIES NAMED KANAI BY BIRTH YEAR · 2006–2025
202513
As a female name, Kanai peaked in 2021, when 17 babies were named Kanai (the #6838 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)