Kendis
Kendis is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,965 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
Kendis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 9 babies have been named Kendis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kendis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,965 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,965
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Kendis is also used as a girl name, ranked #13416.
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About the Name Kendis
Kendis is a boy name .
Is Kendis a boy or girl name? Kendis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,965 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,416. Kendis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kendis is currently ranked #9,965 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kendis include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kendie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kendis 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