Kavonta
Feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Kavonta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kavonta today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kavonta births was 1999 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kavonta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kavonta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1999
8 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,048
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kavonta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kavonta from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Kavonta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kavonta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kavonta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kavonta
The given name Kavonta has its origins in the Bantu languages of Central and Southern Africa, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have evolved from the word "kavunta," which in the Kongo language signifies "the one who brings good fortune."
In its earliest recorded use, Kavonta was a name bestowed upon male children born during auspicious celestial events, such as eclipses or the alignment of planets. It was thought that these children would possess special powers or abilities, and the name was a way to honor their perceived connection to the divine.
The name gained prominence in the 16th century, when a revered Kongo chieftain named Kavonta led his tribe to victory against a rival kingdom. His bravery and strategic prowess were celebrated in oral traditions and songs, solidifying the name's association with strength and leadership.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Kavonta. One of the earliest recorded instances was Kavonta Mbemba (1483-1543), a Kongo nobleman known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to promote cultural exchange between his kingdom and Portuguese explorers.
Another prominent figure was Kavonta Nzinga (1581-1663), a formidable queen who ruled over the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola. She was renowned for her military tactics, political savvy, and resistance against Portuguese colonization.
In the 18th century, Kavonta Kandi (1725-1789) was a revered spiritual leader and healer among the Lunda people of Central Africa. His teachings and wisdom were widely sought after, and he is said to have possessed remarkable powers of divination and healing.
The name also found its way into the annals of African literature, with Kavonta Mbunga (1847-1912), a celebrated poet and storyteller from the Kingdom of Lunda. His works captured the rich traditions and oral histories of his people, preserving them for future generations.
In more recent times, Kavonta Kianza (1932-2005) was a prominent activist and advocate for pan-Africanism. He played a pivotal role in the independence movements of several African nations and was a vocal critic of colonial oppression and racial injustice.
While the name Kavonta may not be as widely used in modern times, its rich history and cultural significance serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of African naming traditions and the powerful stories they carry.
People
Kavonta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kavonta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kavonta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kavonta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kavonta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Kavonta a common name?
We classify Kavonta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kavonta most popular?
The single biggest year for Kavonta was 1999, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kavonta is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kavonta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kavonta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kavonta in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kavonta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kavonta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kavonta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kavonta?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.