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Kind
Pronounced KYND /ˈkaɪnd/High
Meaning: Kind is a rare virtue and word name taken straight from the English adjective 'kind' — gentle, caring, considerate. Its use as a given name is unusual, and we note that honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
As a girl's name Kind is a rare virtue and word name, taken directly from the English adjective 'kind' — gentle and considerate. Its use as a first name is uncommon, which we note (said 'KYND').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, plain-spoken, and warm.
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What does the name Kind mean?
Kind is a virtue and word name from the English adjective 'kind' — gentle, caring, considerate; a rare choice, which we note.
How do you pronounce Kind?
It's said KYND /ˈkaɪnd/ — one syllable, like the everyday word.
Is Kind a boy or girl name?
Kind is used here as a girl's name; as a virtue name it could suit any child.
How popular is Kind?
Kind is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.