Kenneth vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Alijah Rank #431

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Kenneth or Alijah more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Alijah mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Alijah boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.