The name Kansas is a boy's name meaning "people of the west wind".

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A rare geographical option which was given to six boys and fourteen girls in a recent year, Kansas is known for its prairies, sunflowers, and barbeque food. Also associated with The Wizard of Oz and the Old Wild West, the actual meaning of the state's name comes from that of a local tribe and has often been said to mean "people of the west wind".

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The name Kansas peaked for boys at #4959 in 1994. Kansas is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Kansas is a girl's name meaning "people of the west wind".

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Cool and breezy, Kansas is a rare geographical name, given to fourteen girls in a recent year. Known as the Sunflower State, Kansas is associated with rolling hills, vast prairies, and The Wizard of Oz, and its name, derived from that of a local tribe, has often been said to mean "people of the west wind". 
 Occasionally used throughout 20th century, Kansas began to see more consistent (though quiet) use in the 90s, and its current peak was in 2002, when it was given to 50 girls in a single year.

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The name Kansas peaked for girls at #1824 in 1898. The name is most popular in KANSAS and KANSAS. Kansas is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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