Kana is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, predominantly used for girls but also occasionally for boys. The name derives from the Japanese word "かな" (kana), which refers to the phonetic writing system used in Japan. Kana names are often written using katakana, one of the two syllabic scripts used in the Japanese language. In some cases, Kana is also associated with the Sanskrit word "कन्या" (kaniyā) meaning 'young woman'.
"Kana saw a significant increase in its popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with peak years being 1992 (22 births), 1995 (24 births), and 2006 (27 births). However, since around 2010, its usage has been on a downward trend, dropping to as low as 11 births in 2015."