Kendi
Kendi is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,152 in the US, popular nicknames include Ken, Key, and Kenie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kendi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 24 babies have been named Kendi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kendi is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,152 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,152
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Girl Name
Kendi is also used as a girl name, ranked #11372.
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About the Name Kendi
Kendi is a boy name .
Is Kendi a boy or girl name? Kendi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,152 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,372. Kendi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kendi is currently ranked #9,152 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kendi include Ken, Key, and Kenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kendi include Kendrick, Kendall, Kendrix, Kendry, Kendell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis