The nameKinan
Kinan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
An old Arabic name, linked to Kenan, a patriarch in Genesis. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Kinan
Kinan in France
1145thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (45 births)
520babies named Kinan in France since 1900
Kinan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 245 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Kinan. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Kinan in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kinan mean?
An old Arabic name, linked to Kenan, a patriarch in Genesis. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Kinan?
Arabic.
Is Kinan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kinan is a boy's name.