People of the south wind
Derived from the Kansa Native American tribe, the name refers to a people who lived along the Kansas River. The tribal name is often interpreted as 'people of the south wind' or 'people of the water.' As a given name, it follows the American trend of using states and place names as identifiers.
About 15 girls were named Kansas in 2025.
American film director and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
