Kena vs Semira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kena

Girl #6,373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African Hawaiian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,373
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kiki

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Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Popularity Comparison

Kena Rank #6,373
Semira Rank #6,505

Kena is more popular, ranked #6373 vs #6505 for Semira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kena ___

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

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kena

Noa Levi Mira Eli Zara

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kena or Semira more popular?

Kena is more popular, ranked #6373 compared to Semira at #6505 in the United States.

What do Kena and Semira mean?

Kena means "beautiful one" (Hebrew origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Kena and Semira boy or girl names?

Kena is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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