Kano, of Japanese origin, is a unisex given name that translates to 'sound' or 'harmony'. It gained prominence due to its usage in popular culture, such as the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog's creator Yuuji Naka, often referred to simply by his first name Kano. This has contributed to its global recognition and appeal.
The name Kano experienced a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades, with the highest number of births recorded in 2022 and 2023 (26 and 21 respectively). The total number of births from 1971 to 2023 is 211.