Canaan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAY-nuhn · 2 syllables
Taken (at least as early as Wycliffe's Bible, 1382-1395, which has Chanaan) from Ecclesiastical Latin Chanaan, from Ancient Greek (Khanaan), expanded from (Khna), from Biblical Hebrew (kana an).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- KAY-nuhn
- US babies a year
- about 464 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Canaan?
About 464 US babies a year were named Canaan in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Canaan?
Half of US adults named Canaan are older than 25; most are between 18 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Canaan
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Questions about Canaan
How do you pronounce Canaan?
Canaan is pronounced KAY-nuhn.
How popular is the name Canaan?
About 464 US babies a year were named Canaan in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Canaan?
Half of US adults named Canaan are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 44.