Queen mother
A variant spelling of Candace, derived from the ancient Kushite title 'kdke' or 'Kandake,' which was used for royal women or queen mothers in the Kingdom of Kush. The name appears in the New Testament of the Bible, referring to the Queen of the Ethiopians.
About 7 girls were named Kandace in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Kandace — far less common.
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