NAME PROFILE
Kanna
Derived from the Old English words for 'shelf' and 'island' or 'meadow,' it historically refers to a dweller by a shelf-like bank. This name suggests a person who is steady, observant, and possesses a natural, grounded elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 275 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2012 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Jonjo Shelvey (Professional Footballer) · Ernest Shelvey (Decorated Military Personnel) · Shelvey R. Marshall (Fine Art Painter) · George Shelvey (English Cricketer) · Thomas Shelvey (Master Goldsmith)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShelVeyShelbey
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