unisex name
Kwanzaa
KWAHN-zuh (Swahili)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 39
Kwanzaa is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 87% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1995 it was given to 8 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 1994, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kwanzaa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 34 |
How Popular Is Kwanzaa?
In 1995, Kwanzaa was given to 8 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 Kwanzaa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kwanzaa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kwanzaa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kwanzaa
- Swahili KWAHN-zuh
Sibling Names for Kwanzaa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kwanzaa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kwanzaa
How popular is the name Kwanzaa?
In 1995, Kwanzaa was given to 8 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 Kwanzaa a girl's or a boy's name?
Kwanzaa is used for both girls and boys. About 87% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa has 2 syllables.
When was Kwanzaa most popular?
Kwanzaa peaked in 1994, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.