Kinda

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Pronounced KIN-dah /ˈkɪn.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Kinda — the name of an ancient South Arabian tribe/kingdom; also read as a modern name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A South Arabian tribe; a modern name: Kinda is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KIN-dah'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Kinda — the name of an ancient South Arabian tribe/kingdom; also read as a modern name; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#14107 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 321

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

Kinda comes from the Arabic Kinda — the name of an ancient South Arabian tribe/kingdom; also read as a modern name (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KIN-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-South-Arabian-tribe at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kinda is the name of an ancient South Arabian tribe/kingdom in Arabic — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KIN-dah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Kinda — Arabic; routes uncertain

Variations

KindahKenda

Nicknames

Kin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kinda mean?

Kinda is the name of an ancient South Arabian tribe/kingdom in Arabic; also read as a modern name. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kinda?

It's said KIN-dah /ˈkɪn.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kinda a boy or girl name?

Kinda is a girl's name.

How popular is Kinda?

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