Kwanzaa vs Kwanza
Side-by-side comparison of Kwanzaa and Kwanza — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Kwanzaa | Kwanza |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 34 | 227 |
| Peak Year | 1994 | 1978 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 29 |
| Peak Decade | 1990ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1984 | 1971 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Kwanzaa | Kwanza |
|---|---|---|
| 1970ss | — | 121 |
| 1980ss | 5 | 60 |
| 1990ss | 29 | 46 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1984–1995.