Kanna

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Pronounced KAH-nah /ˈkɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously Japanese (a flower, the canna lily; the meaning shifts with the kanji) and Tamil ('the beloved; the eye'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A flower; the beloved: Kanna is Japanese/Tamil. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'KAH-nah').

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Origin LowJapanese, Tamil

MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously Japanese (a flower, the canna lily; the meaning shifts with the kanji) and Tamil ('the beloved; the eye'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9771 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kanna is a name used in several cultures, variously Japanese (a flower, the canna lily; the meaning shifts with the kanji) and Tamil ('the beloved; the eye'; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Indian families. Rare, a-flower-and-the-beloved at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kanna is used in several cultures, variously Japanese (a flower, the canna lily) and Tamil ('the beloved; the eye') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Kanna — routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kanna mean?

Kanna is variously Japanese (a flower) and Tamil ('the beloved; the eye'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kanna?

It's said KAH-nah /ˈkɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kanna a boy or girl name?

Kanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Kanna?

Kanna is a very rare name in the U.S.