Kena

Q: Is Kena a boy or girl name?

Kena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #9105, and as a girl name it ranks #6373.

Q: How popular is the name Kena?

Kena is ranked #9105 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #9,105 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kena is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Popularity Over Time

#9,105

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,105
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Kenneth #284 Kendrick #479 Kenzo #588 Kenai #770 Kenji #853 Kenan #1134 Kendall #1232 Kendrix #1329

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Kena Charles

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Kena Nolan

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Kena Diego

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Also a Girl Name

Kena is also used as a girl name, ranked #6373.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kena

Is Kena a boy or girl name?

Kena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9105. As a girl name, it is ranked #6373. Kena is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Kena?

Kena is currently ranked #9105 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kena a common or rare name?

Kena is an uncommon name, ranked #9105 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kena

Kena is a boy name .

Is Kena a boy or girl name? Kena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,105 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,373. Kena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kena is currently ranked #9,105 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kena include Kenneth, Kendrick, Kenzo, Kenai, Kenji . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.