Kenise
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 188 babies have been named Kenise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenise is past its peak , currently ranked #64,702 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,702
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kenise
Kenise is a girl name .
Kenise is currently ranked #64,702 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenise include Ken, Keni, Keniy, Keniie, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenise include Kenia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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