Kansas

American state name

"people of the west wind"

Kansas Origin and Meaning

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

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.