Amias vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amias Rank #695
Kenji Rank #853

Amias is more popular, ranked #695 vs #853 for Kenji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amias ___

  • Amias John
  • Amias William
  • Amias Henry
  • Amias George
  • Amias James
  • Amias Felix

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amias

Caspian Sebastian Thaddeus Ophelia Cordelia

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amias or Kenji more popular?

Amias is more popular, ranked #695 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Amias and Kenji mean?

Amias means "loved, beloved" (Latin origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Amias and Kenji boy or girl names?

Amias is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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