Kenosha
Pronunciation: [ k-ihn-OHSH-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenosha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 377 babies have been named Kenosha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenosha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,669 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,669
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kenosha
Kenosha is a girl name .
Kenosha is currently ranked #34,669 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenosha include Ken, Keno, Kenoy, Kenoie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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