Kenji vs Shamyra

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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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Shamyra Rank #22,161

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22161 for Shamyra.

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

Shamyra ___

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 Shamyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Shamyra more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Shamyra at #22161 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Shamyra mean?

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

Are Kenji and Shamyra boy or girl names?

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

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