Amai vs Kenzai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amai

Boy #3,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet, gentle"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,156
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Ami

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Kenzai

Boy #3,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, healthy"

Origin: Japanese (ken 健)

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,253
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Amai Rank #3,156
Kenzai Rank #3,253

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 vs #3253 for Kenzai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amai ___

  • Amai James
  • Amai Elias
  • Amai John
  • Amai Kai
  • Amai River
  • Amai Cole

Kenzai ___

  • Kenzai James
  • Kenzai Ryu
  • Kenzai Alexander
  • Kenzai Lee
  • Kenzai Asher

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose Kenzai

Sakura Renzo Mika Kenji Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or Kenzai more popular?

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 compared to Kenzai at #3253 in the United States.

What do Amai and Kenzai mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). Kenzai means "strong, healthy" (Japanese (ken 健) origin).

Are Amai and Kenzai boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. Kenzai is primarily a boy name.

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