Ken

Pronunciation: [ k-EHN ]

Girl Name #68,008 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ken is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHN.

Parents who love the name Ken often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #68,008
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Kennedy #89 Kendall #310 Kenzie #628 Kennedi #685 Kendra #687 Kenna #724 Kensley #743 Kenia #1015

Also a Boy Name

Ken is also used as a boy name, ranked #3299.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ken

Is Ken a boy or girl name?

Ken is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68008. As a boy name, it is ranked #3299. Ken is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ken?

Ken is pronounced k-EHN.

How popular is the name Ken?

Ken is currently ranked #68008 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Ken a common or rare name?

Ken is an uncommon name, ranked #68008 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ken

Ken is a girl name .

Is Ken a boy or girl name? Ken is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,008 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,299. Ken is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ken is currently ranked #68,008 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ken include Kennedy, Kendall, Kenzie, Kennedi, Kendra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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