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Knowledge

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Pronounced NOL-ij /ˈnɑl.ɪdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the English word knowledge — 'facts, information, and skills; understanding; wisdom'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Knowledge; understanding: Knowledge is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes. We note the word.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word knowledge — 'facts, information, and skills; understanding; wisdom'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9900 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120132024

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

Knowledge comes from the English word knowledge — 'facts, information, and skills; understanding; wisdom'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes (we note the word). A bold, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'NOL-ij', with a silent K).

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a virtue word-name. Rare, knowledge at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Knowledge is an English word-name — 'understanding; wisdom' — a bold virtue name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'NOL-ij', the K is silent).
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Knowledge — English word-name; unisex

Variations

Knowledgy

Nicknames

Know

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Legend— a companion word-name
Wisdom— a kin virtue word-name
Sage— shares Knowledge's English roots
Kenley— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Knowledge mean?

Knowledge is an English word-name — 'understanding; wisdom'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Knowledge?

It's said NOL-ij /ˈnɑl.ɪdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the K is silent).

Is Knowledge a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Knowledge?

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

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