NAME PROFILE
Kandi
Kandi is a variant of the name Candy, which means 'sweet' or 'sugar' in English. It evokes a sense of joy and vibrancy, representing someone who is cheerful and full of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,547 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1981 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1947 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%TX — 22%IN — 19%OH — 18%MI — 15%
Notable People
Kandi Burruss (Singer, songwriter, *Real Housewives of Atlanta*) · Kandi CdeBaca (Politician, activist) · Kandi K (Adult film actress) · Kandi Kane (Character from *The Kandi Factory*) · Kandi Barbour (Adult film actress)
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