Kenji vs Neeli

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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Neeli

Girl #22,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Blue; sapphire; sky-colored"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,259
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neel

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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Neeli Rank #22,259

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22259 for Neeli.

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

Neeli ___

  • Neeli Priya
  • Neeli Asha
  • Neeli Maya
  • Neeli Devi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Neeli

Riya Priya Anika Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Neeli more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Neeli at #22259 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Neeli mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Neeli means "Blue; sapphire; sky-colored" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kenji and Neeli boy or girl names?

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

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