Arizona vs Kensington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arizona

Girl #1,840 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small spring, place of the little spring"

Origin: O'odham (Native American)

Cultural Roots

American Southwest US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
4
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zona, Ari, Rizi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arizona Rank #1,840
Kensington Rank #2,402

Arizona is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2402 for Kensington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arizona ___

  • Arizona Rose
  • Arizona Mae
  • Arizona Skye
  • Arizona Blue
  • Arizona Sage
  • Arizona Dawn

Kensington ___

  • Kensington Rose
  • Kensington Grace
  • Kensington Jane
  • Kensington Louise
  • Kensington Anne
  • Kensington Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arizona

Montana Dakota Phoenix Savannah Austin

If you choose Kensington

Pemberton Remington Anniston Blythe Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arizona or Kensington more popular?

Arizona is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Kensington at #2402 in the United States.

What do Arizona and Kensington mean?

Arizona means "small spring, place of the little spring" (O'odham (Native American) origin). Kensington means "estate of Cynsige's people" (Old English origin).

Are Arizona and Kensington boy or girl names?

Arizona is primarily a girl name. Kensington is primarily a girl name.

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