Cana
- US rank
- #5,722
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,569 in 1999
21 babies were named Cana in the US in 2025. It has climbed 128 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 76,336 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cana, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCana first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #3,569.
- TrendCana has climbed 128 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,722. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- OriginCana is the #7 most popular Turkish girl name in the US. That's out of 64 Turkish girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Cana
Cana is a girl name of Turkish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Cana for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 46 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #3,569 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,722, with 21 babies.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.7 | 366,492 girls |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 325,733 girls |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 134,048 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 97,752 girls |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 106,838 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 89,955 girls |
Other spellings of Cana
More Turkish girl names
- Unisex name: Isra · night journey
- Girl name: Asli · genuine, noble
- Girl name: Reyhan · sweet basil
- Girl name: Ece · queen
- Girl name: Inci · pearl
- Girl name: Rashida · rightly guided
- Unisex name: Sema · sky, heavens
- Girl name: Doga · nature
Questions about the name Cana
What is the origin of the name Cana?
Cana has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Isra, Asli, Reyhan.
Is Cana a boy or girl name?
Cana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cana?
Cana ranked #5,722 for US girls in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#3,569).