Unisex · #6,387 in 2026

Kinta

Current Rank
#6,387
Peak Rank
#1,671 (1977)
Total Babies
73
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,652 (14 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,671 (73 total)
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
1982
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#1671
Peak Rank
73
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
1977
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#4652
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Kinta

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Kinta as a girl name dates back to 1977, when 14 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Kinta — #4,652 in the national rankings. Kinta last appeared in the published SSA data in 1977, with 14 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 14 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Kinta on the record books as a boy name in 1977, with 32 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 32 Kintas were born — ranking #1,671 that year. About 84% of every Kinta on record arrived during the 1970s, its defining decade. Kinta last appeared in the published SSA data in 1982, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 73 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kinta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kinta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kinta

What does the name Kinta mean?
Kinta is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kinta in 2026?
In 2026, Kinta ranks #6,387 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kinta most popular?
Kinta reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,671 that year with 32 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kinta most popular?
Kinta has historically been most popular in Georgia, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kinta.
Is Kinta a unisex name?
Yes — Kinta is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 16% of Kintas assigned female and 84% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kinta?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kinta include Theotis, Tahir, Deontay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kinta

Kinta is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Kinta's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,671. Use the chart and map above to compare Kinta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.