Cana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Cana means 'reeds' or 'cane' and has biblical significance as the place of Jesus' first miracle.
Meaning of the Name Cana
Cana is a name of Hebrew origin. In the New Testament, Cana is the place where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding feast. The name Cana is believed to mean 'reeds' or 'cane' in Hebrew. It has a biblical significance and symbolizes joy, celebration, and abundance.
Popularity of the Name Cana
The popularity for the name Cana peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 34 births, which ranked number 6,127 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Cana had the most female births in 1999 with 34, which ranked number 3,569 out of 16,946 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Cana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 13 births, a decline of -35.00%. Among females, Cana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 13 births, a decline of -35.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cana
- 20 Year Trend of Cana: -53.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Cana: -35.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cana: -35.00%
Popularity of Cana by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cana. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cana in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cana is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cana
- Total Births of Cana: 12 (-4.22%)
- Female Births of Cana: 12 (-4.22%)
Given the downward trend of Cana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.22% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Cana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.22%.