US Popularity:13944
Origin:Indian
Meaning:Black, dark
Kannan is a boy’s name of Tamil origin, meaning “black, dark.” It’s a variant of Krishna, a cherished deity in the Hindu faith. The meaning of this name comes from Krishna often being depicted with dark blue skin. It’s mainly used in Southern India and Sri Lanka. Kannan twinkles like a star in an inky dark night sky and is a fitting choice if you’d like to embrace and share your faith with baby.

How Popular Is The Name Kannan?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kannan is currently #13944 in U.S. births
Boy:Kannan is currently #6623 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#6623
in 2024
- 2364
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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