Kenji vs Shaena

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
Shaena Rank #22,431

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22431 for Shaena.

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

Shaena ___

  • Shaena Marie
  • Shaena Lynn
  • Shaena Rose
  • Shaena Elizabeth
  • Shaena Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Shaena

Brianna Kayla Ethan Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Shaena more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Shaena at #22431 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Shaena mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Shaena means "beautiful" (Yiddish/German origin).

Are Kenji and Shaena boy or girl names?

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

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