Boy · #5,844 in 2026

Kitwana

Name: Popularity of the name Kitwana in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kitwana, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,844

Peak Rank

#4,936 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1977

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#4936

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kitwana

Kitwana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 6 Kitwanas were born — ranking #4,936 that year. As of 2026, Kitwana ranks #5,844 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Kitwanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kitwana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kitwana 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 Kitwana

What does the name Kitwana mean?

Kitwana is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kitwana in 2026?

In 2026, Kitwana ranks #5,844 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kitwana most popular?

Kitwana reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #4,936 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kitwana a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kitwana is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kitwana?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kitwana include Laton, Toye, Gioacchino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kitwana

Kitwana is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Kitwana's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #4,936. Use the chart and map above to compare Kitwana'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.