Kenai
Pronunciation: [ k-EEN-eye ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 68 babies have been named Kenai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,007 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,007
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kenai
Kenai is a girl name .
Is Kenai a boy or girl name? Kenai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #50,007 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #770. Kenai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kenai is currently ranked #50,007 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenai include Ken, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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