Anasa 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anasa Rank #22,377
Kenji Rank #853

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22377 for Anasa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anasa ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Anasa

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anasa or Kenji more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Anasa at #22377 in the United States.

What do Anasa and Kenji mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Anasa and Kenji boy or girl names?

Anasa is primarily a girl name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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