Kenai vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenai

Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

Cultural Roots

American Native Alaskan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#770
Total SSA Count
327
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken, Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Kenai Rank #770
Ray Rank #777

Kenai is more popular, ranked #770 vs #777 for Ray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenai ___

  • Kenai James
  • Kenai Bear
  • Kenai River
  • Kenai Cole
  • Kenai Lee
  • Kenai Wade

Ray ___

  • Ray Charles
  • Ray William
  • Ray Allen
  • Ray James
  • Ray Thomas
  • Ray Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kenai

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If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenai or Ray more popular?

Kenai is more popular, ranked #770 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Kenai and Ray mean?

Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenai and Ray boy or girl names?

Kenai is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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