Kenji vs Shruti

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
Shruti Rank #22,286

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #22286 for Shruti.

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

Shruti ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Shruti more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Shruti at #22286 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Shruti mean?

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

Are Kenji and Shruti boy or girl names?

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

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