Kenzi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kenzi is a name of Japanese origin, meaning strong or healthy. It has evolved from historical forms like Ken and Kenzi, reflecting traits of strength and vitality. The name has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century in Western cultures. It has several variants and is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Kenzi is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady 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, Kenzi has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kenzi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18784th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15888th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4606th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2239th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1669th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kenzi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kenzi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛn.zi/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
Kenzi is derived from Japanese roots, where 'Ken' can mean 'strong' or 'healthy' and 'zi' is a common suffix in names.
Meaning
strong, healthy
Language Evolution
Ken (健), Kenzi (ケンジ)
Historical Usage
Kenzi gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name, often used in Western cultures influenced by Japanese naming trends.
Variants & Derivatives
Ken, Kenz, Kenzia
Modern Popularity & Image
Kenzi is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with strength and vitality.
Famous People
Kenzi Shimizu, a Japanese artist, Kenzi Matsumoto, a contemporary Japanese author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kenzi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kenzi"
"Kenzi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18784th of 24088 | 15 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15888th of 23106 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4606th of 27321 | 311 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2239th of 35406 | 1,288 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1669th of 30306 | 1,560 |
Regional Popularity of "Kenzi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kenzi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.81% 2053rd/4582 |
61.33% 3167th/5164 |
27.31% 1997th/7313 |
43.24% 3227th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.96% 1552nd/3984 |
37.15% 1667th/4487 |
25.56% 1744th/6822 |
32.82% 2060th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kenzi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kenzi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.