Kenji vs Lachina

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Lachina Rank #22,328

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22328 for Lachina.

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

Lachina ___

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 Lachina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Lachina more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Lachina at #22328 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Lachina mean?

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

Are Kenji and Lachina boy or girl names?

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

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