Kenji vs Yahir

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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Yahir

Boy #763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will enlighten, God shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#763
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Yahir Rank #763

Yahir is more popular, ranked #763 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

Yahir ___

  • Yahir Alejandro
  • Yahir Emmanuel
  • Yahir David
  • Yahir Gabriel
  • Yahir Antonio
  • Yahir Josué

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Yahir

Mateo Sebastián Valeria Isabella Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Yahir more popular?

Yahir is more popular, ranked #763 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Yahir mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Yahir means "he will enlighten, God shines" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenji and Yahir boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Yahir is primarily a boy name.

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