Kano

Kano is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Kano at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːnoʊ/

About the name Kano

Kano belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kano first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4139 in 2022, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 222 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kano in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#4139 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kano in 2024
11
Total since 1880
222

Kano in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4052 in 2006
Babies named Kano in 2024
4
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kano mean?

The meaning of Kano is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kano a boy or girl name?

Kano is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kano?

Kano comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kano?

Kano first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #4139 in 2022, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kano?

Kano is pronounced /ˈkɑːnoʊ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.