Kenna vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenna

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

English American German Italian Spanish

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Kenna Rank #724

Barbara Rank #860

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

Is Kenna or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Kenna and Barbara mean?

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

Are Kenna and Barbara boy or girl names?

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