Kenta
Kenta is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,454 in the US, popular nicknames include Ken, Key, and Kenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kenta is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kenta often also consider Armetrice, Dennetta, Kellymarie .
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Historical Record
Kenta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Kenta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,454 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,454
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Kenta is also used as a boy name, ranked #7469.
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About the Name Kenta
Kenta is a girl name .
Is Kenta a boy or girl name? Kenta is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,454 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,469. Kenta is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kenta is currently ranked #59,454 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenta include Ken, Key, and Kenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis