Rising since 2009, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Kanari since 2004
Babies named Kanari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49 | 29 |
| 2020s | 117 | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Kanari is a modern name with no clear etymology, first appearing in the U.S. Social Security data in 2008. It reached a peak rank of 3,389 in 2025, with a rank of 3,389 that year, and has been rising in usage since 2009. The name is 1 in 35,717 nationwide, showing a rare but growing presence. It is most common in Georgia and Florida. Kanari's sound and structure fit a pattern of invented names popular in recent decades, and it has no established meaning or historical roots. Given its recent emergence, the name reflects a trend toward unique, melodic choices that do not tie to a specific cultural tradition. Its unisex usage is notable, though it leans slightly feminine in recent data. Overall, Kanari remains an uncommon name with a modern, open-ended identity.
Kanari first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. It may be an invented name or a variant of names like Canary or Kanarya. Its short, melodic structure resembles modern coinages that blend familiar sounds, and it has no established historical or linguistic derivation.
Where Kanari is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Kanari
Names that share Kanari's style, for a brother or sister.
