Kanji

Kanji is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “honest.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Kanji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“honest”

About the name Kanji

Kanji belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “honest” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kanji first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4117 in 1924, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kanji in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#4117 in 1924
Peak year
1924
Total since 1880
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kanji mean?

Kanji means “honest” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kanji a boy or girl name?

Kanji is a boy name.

What origin is the name Kanji?

Kanji comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kanji?

Kanji first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #4117 in 1924, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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