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The name Canaan peaked for girls at #6700 in 2010. Canaan is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Canaan is a boy's name meaning "The Promised Land; humble, low".

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Pronounced KAY-nan, this Old Testament place name has a strong modern feel that blends in with on-trend choices like Carter, Colton, and Kayson, but also with Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Tobias. Associated in the Bible with "The Promised Land", it is also the name of one of Noah's grandsons.
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The actual meaning of Canaan is disputed, with some scholars suggesting it simply means "lowland", while others believe the name refers to the "lowness and humbleness" that faith requires. 
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Canaan entered the US Top 1000 in 2015, peaked in 2016 when it reached #667, then fell back down the rankings,  disappearing from the popularity charts in 2023. It is still given to nearly 200 babies each year however, suggesting that it could easily return to the Top 1000 in years to come. 

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The name Canaan is currently ranked #957 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #671 in 2016. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in CANAAN, CANAAN, and CANAAN. Canaan is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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