girl's name
Kawanza
kuh-WAHN-zuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 48
Kawanza is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kawanza Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kawanza?
In 1996, Kawanza was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kawanza
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kawanza Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kawanza over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kawanza
- English kuh-WAHN-zuh
Sibling Names for Kawanza
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kawanza — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kawanza
How popular is the name Kawanza?
In 1996, Kawanza was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kawanza a girl's or a boy's name?
Kawanza is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kawanza?
Kawanza has 3 syllables.
When was Kawanza most popular?
Kawanza peaked in 1980, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.