Kenji vs Kiona

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Kiona Rank #22,409

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22409 for Kiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenji ___

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

Kiona ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Kiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Kiona more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Kiona at #22409 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Kiona mean?

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

Are Kenji and Kiona boy or girl names?

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

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