Kenji vs Olivia

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
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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #853 for Kenji.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Olivia mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kenji and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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