Kanan

Meaning of Kanan

It means "to establish" or "to fix". It can also mean "foundation".

Kanan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kanan

After ranking as high as #994 in 2022, Kanan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kanan

• Kanan Gill
  Indian stand-up comedian
• Kanan Devi
  Indian actress/singer
• Kanan Malhotra
  Indian television actor
• Kanan Banerjee
  Indian actor
• Kanan Pendari
  Indian forest officer

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Questions about the name Kanan

What does the name Kanan mean?

Kanan means it means "to establish" or "to fix". it can also mean "foundation", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Kanan a boy's or a girl's name?

Kanan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kanan?

Kanan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kanan most popular?

Kanan peaked at #994 in 2022.