Kanaan
Kanaan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lowland, or land of promise.
Origin and history
Kanaan is a variant spelling of Canaan, a place name of biblical origin referring to the ancient region in the Levant. It has seen increased use in the United States in recent years as a modern given name. The name carries a strong, resonant sound with geographical and scriptural roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,193 babies in the United States have been named Kanaan since 1880. It ranks #3503 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1510.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- GA (17.8 %)
- NC (10.2 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 491 |
| 2020-2029 | 420 |
Fun facts
- The name directly references Canaan, the ancient semitic-speaking region in the Near East.
- Kanaan has gained traction in the United States during the 2020s along with other biblical place names.