Girl · #7,996 in 2026

Kuwana

Kuwana is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 141,045 in 60,301 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 136.68 square kilometres (52.77 sq mi).

Current Rank
#7,996
Peak Rank
#7,996 (1970)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
1970
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#7996
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kuwana

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

Kuwana is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 141,045 in 60,301 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 136.68 square kilometres (52.77 sq mi).

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Origin & history
Shijimi clams being sold in Kuwana. The city is historically known for its clams During the late Heian period and Muromachi period , the area of modern Kuwana was known as Juraku-no-tsu ( 十楽の津 ) and was a major seaport on the east coast of Japan, controlled by a guild of merchants. The poet Socho described it in 1515 as a major city with over a thousand houses, temples and inns. During the Sengoku period , the area came under the control of the warlord Oda Nobunaga . The Sieges of Nagashima took place in 1571, 1573 and 1574, finally resulting in the destruction of the Ikkō-ikki by Nobunaga's f

The Story of Kuwana

Kuwana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 5 Kuwanas were born — ranking #7,996 that year. As of 2026, Kuwana ranks #7,996 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Kuwanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Kuwana

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Toyama Atsuko , bureaucrat and diplomat
  • Hirooki Goto , professional wrestler
  • Koji Iwamoto , professional wrestler
  • Mikako Komatsu , voice actress
  • Tsugio Matsuda , racing driver
  • Tatsumi Naofumi , samurai , general of the Imperial Japanese Army
  • Toshihiko Seko , long-distance runner
  • Katsuyori Shibata , professional wrestler

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Names that sound like Kuwana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kuwana 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 Kuwana

What does the name Kuwana mean?
Kuwana is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 141,045 in 60,301 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 136.68 square kilometres (52.77 sq mi).
How popular is Kuwana in 2026?
In 2026, Kuwana ranks #7,996 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kuwana most popular?
Kuwana reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #7,996 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Kuwana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kuwana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kuwana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kuwana include Altonia, Angil, Anite. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kuwana

Kuwana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Kuwana's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #7,996. Use the chart and map above to compare Kuwana'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.