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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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