Kenan

Pronunciation: [ k-EEN-uhn ]

Girl Name #57,602 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kenan is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EEN-uhn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #57,602
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie

Also a Boy Name

Kenan is also used as a boy name, ranked #1134.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenan

Is Kenan a boy or girl name?

Kenan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #57602. As a boy name, it is ranked #1134. Kenan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kenan?

Kenan is pronounced k-EEN-uhn.

How popular is the name Kenan?

Kenan is currently ranked #57602 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kenan?

Common nicknames for Kenan include Ken, Key, and Kenie.

Is Kenan a common or rare name?

Kenan is an uncommon name, ranked #57602 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kenan

Kenan is a girl name .

Is Kenan a boy or girl name? Kenan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #57,602 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,134. Kenan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kenan is currently ranked #57,602 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kenan include Ken, Key, and Kenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.