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The baby name Kanon is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ka-non (Japanese: /ka.noɴ/).

Kanon is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: ka-non (Japanese: /ka.noɴ/)

What is the meaning of the name Kanon ?

The baby name Kanon is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ka-non (Japanese: /ka.noɴ/).

Kanon is Japanese in Origin.

With multiple roots, Kanon is a modern cross-cultural given name. In Japanese it is commonly feminine and written with kanji such as 花音 “flower sound,” 香音 “fragrant sound,” or 奏音 “played/musical sound,” blending nature and music imagery; it can also be a gender-neutral choice. Though sometimes associated with Kannon (観音), the bodhisattva of compassion, Kanon is a separate name and rose in use in Japan from the late 20th century.

Beyond Japan, Kanon reflects the Greek kanōn, “rule/measure,” by way of Latin and European languages, where kanon/canon names a church list and a musical form. As a given name in the West it is recent and creative, often chosen for its musical and minimalist appeal. Variants and related spellings include Canon, Cannon, and Kannon; nicknames may include Kano. Overall meaning ranges from “standard” or “measure” to musical “canon,” depending on context.

Kanon has the following similar or variant Names

Celebrity babies named Kanon

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Kanon Narumi Hinako Saeki model Daisuke Oku association footballer

Kanon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
JP Girls 0 #221 25 6,592
BD 0 #234 8 5,992
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
Canada Boys 2019 #323 5 2,618
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
BD Girls 0 #357 30 8,413
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
BD Boys 0 #465 114 10,045
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #693 5 13,071
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #851 42 7,044
OM Boys 0 #854 28 17,948
PE Boys 0 #863 16 14,506
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CO Boys 0 #908 13 15,656
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
MX Boys 0 #958 25 16,355
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
DZ 0 #1,133 44 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,451 21 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,577 38 28,008

Kanon is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AR
BD

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People also ask about Kanon

Kanon is predominantly a girl's name.
Kanon is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ka-non (Japanese: /ka.noɴ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 花音, 香音, 歌音, 可音, 加乃音 and かのん (hiragana).
Across languages, Kanon has these equivalents: Flora (flower), Melody (sound), Calliope (beautiful voice).
Yes — Kanon ranked #323 in Canada in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Kanon ranks highest in Canada (#323 in 2019).
Kanon's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #925 in 2014 to #910 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Kanon for their child, including Hinako Saeki and Daisuke Oku.