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Summary

Kenji is a Japanese name meaning strong or healthy, often referring to a second son. It has evolved from historical Japanese forms and is associated with positive traits. There is no biblical relevance to this name, and it has gained popularity in modern Japan as a symbol of strength.

The name Kenji is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kenji has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kenji' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1953rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2625th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4339th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1459th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2006th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1542nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1057th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13184th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28780th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Kenji' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.