US Popularity:11588
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 #11588 in U.S. births
Boy:Kannan is currently #5499 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#5499
in 2025
+ 1124
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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