Queen mother or pure
A variant of Candace, derived from the ancient Ethiopian title 'Kandake' used for royal women. It is often associated with the Latin word 'candidus' meaning white or pure.
Less common today
Kandis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,675 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Contemporary visual artist and editor
