Kenji

Pronunciation: [ k-EHNJ-ee ]

Girl Name #22,327 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kenji is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHNJ-ee.

Parents who love the name Kenji often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #22,327
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie

Also a Boy Name

Kenji is also used as a boy name, ranked #853.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenji

Is Kenji a boy or girl name?

Kenji is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #22327. As a boy name, it is ranked #853. Kenji is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kenji?

Kenji is pronounced k-EHNJ-ee.

How popular is the name Kenji?

Kenji is currently ranked #22327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kenji?

Common nicknames for Kenji include Ken, Key, and Kenie.

Is Kenji a common or rare name?

Kenji is an uncommon name, ranked #22327 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kenji

Kenji is a girl name .

Is Kenji a boy or girl name? Kenji is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,327 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #853. Kenji is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kenji is currently ranked #22,327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kenji include Ken, Key, and Kenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.