Kinte

Q: What is the origin of Kinte?

Kinte is of West African origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Kinte?

According to the latest SSA data, Kinte is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Kinte a boy name?

Kinte is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Earth; People"

Kinte is associated with West African naming and family lineages, sometimes recognized through surname-to-given-name transfer.

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Kinte

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Unranked

Kinte did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kinte mean?

Kinte means "Earth; People". Kinte is associated with West African naming and family lineages, sometimes recognized through surname-to-given-name tra

What is the origin of Kinte?

Kinte is of West African origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Kinte?

According to the latest SSA data, Kinte is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Kinte a boy name?

Kinte is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Kinte?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Kinte?

There are many names similar to Kinte in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginWest African

Syllables1

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Amadou Abdoulaye Alieu Alassane Abdoulie

Sisters

Aminata Aissatou Awa Aissata Anta

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