Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: K AE NG
Popularity Rank: #8,862
The name Kang is of Chinese origin and can be used for both boys and girls. It means 'health, well-being' or 'strength' in Mandarin Chinese. It is a strong and powerful name that symbolizes good health and vitality.
Kang may be derived from Kan, a name whose meaning is Ruler.
The name Kang is of Chinese origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kang is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and 77 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE NG
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
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At NamesLook, the name Kang is recorded 5,908 times globally, ranking it as the 8,862th most common name worldwide.
Kang is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 2,195 occurrences, making it the 609th most popular name in the country.
In Indonesia, the name Kang is found among 1 in every 566 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #609 | 1 : 907 |
| Singapore | #505 | 1 : 732 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,843 | 1 : 3,946 |
| United States of America | #9,118 | 1 : 7,866 |
| Taiwan | #372 | 1 : 1,322 |
| China | #509 | 1 : 978 |
| Cameroon | #1,620 | 1 : 3,029 |
| Egypt | #14,258 | 1 : 16,993 |
| Italy | #9,251 | 1 : 9,937 |
| Hong Kong | #2,290 | 1 : 3,626 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kang from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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