Kanaan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, distant, enduring
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #2661 in 2025 with 49 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keenan. Shares the meaning 'Ancient, distant, enduring.'
Similar names: kaanan, kanan, kanani, kannan, kaenan, kainan, kaynan, keanan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kanaan? About 1 in 67,929 babies born in 2025 were named Kanaan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kanaan
What does the name Kanaan mean?
Kanaan means “Ancient, distant, enduring” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kanaan?
Kanaan has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, distant, enduring”.
How popular is Kanaan?
Kanaan ranked #2641 in 2025 — given to 49 babies that year.
When was Kanaan most popular?
Kanaan peaked in 2018 with 87 babies registered that year.
Is Kanaan a boy or girl name?
Kanaan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kanaans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kanaan rising or falling in popularity?
Kanaan has fallen 845 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1796 in 2020 to #2641 in 2025.
How long has Kanaan been recorded?
Kanaan appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1990 through 2025.