Barbara vs Kenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Barbara Rank #860

Kenna Rank #724

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Kenna more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Kenna mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barbara and Kenna boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Kenna is primarily a girl name.