Keni
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keni first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 88 babies have been named Keni in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keni is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,553 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,553
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Keni is also used as a girl name, ranked #11544.
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About the Name Keni
Keni is a boy name .
Is Keni a boy or girl name? Keni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,553 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,544. Keni is more commonly used as a girl name.
Keni is currently ranked #35,553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Keni include Kenneth, Kendrick, Kenzo, Kenai, Kenji . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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