girl's name
Wakana
wah-KAH-nah (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 25
Wakana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 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.
- Wakana is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1991, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Wakana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Wakana?
In 2011, Wakana 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 Wakana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wakana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wakana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wakana
- Japanese wah-KAH-nah
Sibling Names for Wakana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wakana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wakana
How popular is the name Wakana?
In 2011, Wakana 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 Wakana a girl's or a boy's name?
Wakana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wakana?
Wakana has 3 syllables.
When was Wakana most popular?
Wakana peaked in 1991, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.