Kenna vs Malaya

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 #813 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free, independent"

Origin: Tagalog

Filipino American Hawaiian

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Kenna Rank #724

Malaya Rank #813

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #813 for Malaya.

Is Kenna or Malaya more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Malaya at #813 in the United States.

What do Kenna and Malaya mean?

Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Malaya means "free, independent" (Tagalog origin).

Are Kenna and Malaya boy or girl names?

Kenna is primarily a girl name. Malaya is primarily a girl name.