Dayshawn vs Kena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayshawn

Boy #8,931 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish/American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,931
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Shawn, D

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayshawn Rank #8,931
Kena Rank #6,373

Kena is more popular, ranked #6373 vs #8931 for Dayshawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayshawn ___

  • Dayshawn James
  • Dayshawn Lee
  • Dayshawn Andre
  • Dayshawn Marcus
  • Dayshawn Jerome
  • Dayshawn Antonio

Kena ___

  • Kena Grace
  • Kena Mae
  • Kena Rose
  • Kena Joy
  • Kena Leigh
  • Kena Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayshawn

DeShawn DaQuan Darius Demarco Tamia

If you choose Kena

Noa Levi Mira Eli Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayshawn or Kena more popular?

Kena is more popular, ranked #6373 compared to Dayshawn at #8931 in the United States.

What do Dayshawn and Kena mean?

Dayshawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish/American origin). Kena means "beautiful one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayshawn and Kena boy or girl names?

Dayshawn is primarily a boy name. Kena is primarily a girl name.

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