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Kansas

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Pronounced KAN-zus /ˈkæn.zəs/Medium

Meaning: From the place-name Kansas — the U.S. state, named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, 'people of the south wind'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: People of the south wind: Kansas is a place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KAN-zus').
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Origin LowSioux
MeaningFrom the place-name Kansas — the U.S. state, named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, 'people of the south wind'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#7305 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200218982025

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

Kansas comes from the place-name Kansas — the U.S. state, named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, 'people of the south wind' (we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KAN-zus'; nickname Kanz).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, people-of-the-south-wind at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kansas is the U.S. state, named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, 'people of the south wind' — a crisp, modern place-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the place; said 'KAN-zus').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kansas — place-name; unisex

Variations

KansasKansis

Nicknames

Kanz

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If you like Kansas…

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Savannah— another place word-name girls' name
Kota— another Sioux name
Dakota— the same unisex feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kansas mean?

Kansas is a place-name — the U.S. state, named for the Kansa people, 'people of the south wind'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Kansas?

It's said KAN-zus /ˈkæn.zəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kansas a boy or girl name?

Kansas is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kansas?

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

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