Januari 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

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Popularity Comparison

Januari Rank #22,145
Kenji Rank #853

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22145 for Januari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Januari ___

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Kenji ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Januari or Kenji more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Januari at #22145 in the United States.

What do Januari and Kenji mean?

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

Are Januari and Kenji boy or girl names?

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

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