Kanav
Gender: Boy
Meaning: New, nine
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #11327 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: Kanav is a name with Sanskrit roots, containing the element 'nav' meaning new, nine.
Similar names: kana, kanai, kanvi, kaanan, kanaan, kanae, kanan, kanani
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kanav? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Kanav, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kanav
What does the name Kanav mean?
Kanav means “New, nine” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Kanav?
Kanav has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “New, nine”.
How popular is Kanav?
Kanav ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Kanav most popular?
Kanav peaked in 2012 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Kanav a boy or girl name?
Kanav is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kanavs in registered births are male.
Is the name Kanav rising or falling in popularity?
Kanav has risen 2315 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13010 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Kanav been recorded?
Kanav appears in birth records across 18 years — from 2006 through 2025.