Otis Kania

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Otis Kania — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Otis Kania is a name that combines English origins. The first name Otis is a masculine given name of English origin. Otis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis. Otis is also a male nickname from Otieno, with its roots in the Luo tribe in Kenya. Otis Armstrong (1950–2021), American football player Otis Birdsong (born 1955), American former National Basketball Association player, member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame Otis R. The surname Kania: Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian politician Jakub Kania (poet) (1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player Julian Kania (born 2001), German footballer H. J. Kania (1890–1951), Chief Justice of India Madhukar Hiralal Kania (1927–2016), Chief Justice of India Paula Kania (born 1992), Polish tennis player Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer All pages with titles containing Kania Otis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 62K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Otis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Otis

English

Otis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis. Otis is also a male nickname from Otieno, with its roots in the Luo tribe in Kenya. Otis Armstrong (1950–2021), American football player Otis Birdsong (born 1955), American former National Basketball Association player, member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame Otis R.

Surname: Kania

Italian

Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian politician Jakub Kania (poet) (1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player Julian Kania (born 2001), German footballer H. J. Kania (1890–1951), Chief Justice of India Madhukar Hiralal Kania (1927–2016), Chief Justice of India Paula Kania (born 1992), Polish tennis player Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer All pages with titles containing Kania

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Otis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Otis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Otis Kania

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Otis Kania:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Otis?
The first name Otis originates from English. Otis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis. Otis is also a male nickname from Otieno, with its roots in the Luo tribe in Kenya. Otis Armstrong (1950–2021), American football player Otis Birdsong (born 1955), American former National Basketball Association player, member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame Otis R.
When was Otis most popular?
The name Otis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kania?
The surname Kania originates from Italian. Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian politician Jakub Kania (poet) (1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player Julian Kania (born 2001), German footballer H. J. Kania (1890–1951), Chief Justice of India Madhukar Hiralal Kania (1927–2016), Chief Justice of India Paula Kania (born 1992), Polish tennis player Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer All pages with titles containing Kania
What are the origins of the name Otis Kania?
The name Otis Kania combines two different traditions: the first name Otis has English roots, while the surname Kania originates from Italian.
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