Kendi
Kendi is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,372 in the US, popular nicknames include Ken, Key, and Kenie.
A distinctive girl 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 1962.
Over 634 babies have been named Kendi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kendi is past its peak , currently ranked #11,372 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,372
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Kendi is also used as a boy name, ranked #9152.
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About the Name Kendi
Kendi is a girl name .
Is Kendi a boy or girl name? Kendi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,372 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,152. Kendi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kendi is currently ranked #11,372 in popularity for girl 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 Kendall, Kendra, Kendal, Kendyl . 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