Girl · #3,284 in 2026

Kushana

The Kushan Empire was a syncretic empire formed by the Yuezhi in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century. It spread to encompass much of what is now Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Current Rank
#3,284
Peak Rank
#3,284 (1978)
Total Babies
23
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
1978
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#3284
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kushana

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Kushan Empire was a syncretic empire formed by the Yuezhi in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century. It spread to encompass much of what is now Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

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Origin & history
Kushan rulers are recorded for a period of about three centuries, from circa 30 CE to circa 375 CE, until the invasions of the Kidarites . They ruled around the same time as the Western Satraps , the Satavahanas , and the first Gupta Empire rulers. [ citation needed ]

The Story of Kushana

Kushana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 23 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 23 Kushanas were born — ranking #3,284 that year. As of 2026, Kushana ranks #3,284 for baby girls with 23 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Kushanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kushana

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kushana

What does the name Kushana mean?
The Kushan Empire was a syncretic empire formed by the Yuezhi in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century. It spread to encompass much of what is now Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
How popular is Kushana in 2026?
In 2026, Kushana ranks #3,284 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.
When was Kushana most popular?
Kushana reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,284 that year with 23 babies given the name.
Is Kushana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kushana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kushana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kushana include Kathelene, Gwendolin, Gwendalyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kushana

Kushana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Kushana's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,284. Use the chart and map above to compare Kushana'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.