Kandis
Kandis is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Queen mother or royal woman; variant of Candace.
Origin and history
Kandis is a modern spelling variant of Candace, a name of ancient Nubian title origins that entered English via the New Testament. It experienced modest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon given name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,727 babies in the United States have been named Kandis since 1880. It ranks #3384 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.4 %)
- TX (25.3 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- IL (5 %)
- TN (5 %)
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 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 296 |
| 1960-1970 | 256 |
| 1970-1980 | 305 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,021 |
| 1990-2000 | 465 |
| 2000-2010 | 222 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kandi, Candi
Fun facts
- The name stems from 'Kandake', a royal title for queens or queen mothers in the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
- The 'K' spelling emerged in the U.S. as a creative alternative to Candace and Candice during the 1940s through 1980s.