Dag vs Kenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,315
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
Kenna Rank #724

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #19315 for Dag.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dag ___

  • Dag Erik
  • Dag Lars
  • Dag Henrik
  • Dag Sven
  • Dag Johan
  • Dag Bjorn

Kenna ___

  • Kenna Rose
  • Kenna Grace
  • Kenna Marie
  • Kenna Jo
  • Kenna Leigh
  • Kenna Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose Kenna

Declan Finn Rory Isla Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Kenna more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and Kenna mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dag and Kenna boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Kenna is primarily a girl name.

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