Kinga
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kinga is a Hungarian name meaning “clan war”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.97% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kinga
Kinga is a name of Hungarian (Slavic) origin that serves as a traditional diminutive of the name Kunigunde. The etymological components are derived from the Germanic elements 'kuni', meaning kin or clan, and 'gund', meaning war or battle. This name is deeply linked to Saint Kinga of Poland, a daughter of King Bela IV, whose royal status and religious devotion fostered the name's enduring popularity within Central Europe. Its development highlights the historical synthesis between Germanic naming traditions and Hungarian noble culture.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kinga
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kinga is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.97% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Kinga
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kinga is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 15.9M births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 3.9K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.12M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 51.8M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kinga ranked #14,869 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,782 in 2024 — a drop of 9,087 places. Kinga shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #681 in 2020. Its lowest recorded position was #14,869 in 2025. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name fell -6840 places (from #8,029 to #14,869).
Characteristics of the Name Kinga
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- K — Girl Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kinga consists of two syllables and a decisive, percussive start that provides a robust phonetic impact. It is historically linked to Saint Kinga of Poland, who held both religious and royal standing. The name conveys a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Kinga
Middle names used with KingaMethodology
Kinga is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Kinga Joanna · Kinga Alicia · Kinga Maria · Kinga Dorota · Kinga IzabelaView all 15 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for KingaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kinga is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Kinga Moore · Kinga Mills · Kinga Marsh · Kinga Marks · Kinga Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kinga
Sound Like Kinga Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Kanika · Qing · Ganga · View all 16 names
Spelled Like Kinga Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Kianga · Kina
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Karen · Kimberly · Carol · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kinga Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Kinga”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kinga"Methodology
a female given name
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How to Spell Kinga in ASL
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