Healthy, peaceful, or ginger
In Chinese, the name most commonly means 'healthy' or 'peaceful.' In Korean, it is a prominent surname that can also be used as a given name, often associated with 'ginger' or 'river' depending on the hanja used. It is a name that conveys a sense of well-being and stability.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kang in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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