Kenji vs Shanegua

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
Shanegua Rank #22,333

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22333 for Shanegua.

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

Shanegua ___

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 Shanegua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Shanegua more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Shanegua at #22333 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Shanegua mean?

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

Are Kenji and Shanegua boy or girl names?

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

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