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Kahana

“Kahana is a Hebrew name meaning "priest" or "kohen," derived from the Hebrew root referring to the Jewish priestly class.”

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

K
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,074
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2009
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew
CultureJewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#55,033

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kahana

Kahana is a Hebrew name meaning "priest" or "kohen," derived from the Hebrew root referring to the Jewish priestly class.

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Etymology

Kahana is a Hebrew name meaning "priest" or "kohen," derived from the Hebrew root referring to the Jewish priestly class. The name is primarily used in Jewish communities and has historical significance in Jewish tradition and culture, particularly among families with priestly lineage.

Kahana currently ranks #13,074 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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