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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 births275
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2012
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2012
Most recent2012
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
Comeback nameNo

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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