Kidane
Meaningcovenant · Amharic
Kidane is an African boy name meaning “covenant”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Kidane and you get Kaiden. Same letters, different name.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Kidane has the name Dane hiding inside it.
- Word funKidane doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationKidane peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kidane you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
- HistoryKidane first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kidane
Kidane is a boy name of African origin meaning “covenant”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Kidane
What does the name Kidane mean?
Kidane means “covenant” and comes from Amharic.
What is the origin of the name Kidane?
Kidane is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kidane a boy or girl name?
Kidane is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kidane?
Kidane is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2002. It peaked at #9,631 in 1998, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Kidane?
Kidane is an African boy name meaning “covenant”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.