Kenna

Pronunciation: [ k-EHN-uh ]

Boy Name #19,385 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kenna is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHN-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,385
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Kenneth #284 Kenny #1355 Kennedy #1744 Kenner #4199

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie

Also a Girl Name

Kenna is also used as a girl name, ranked #724.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenna

Is Kenna a boy or girl name?

Kenna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19385. As a girl name, it is ranked #724. Kenna is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kenna?

Kenna is pronounced k-EHN-uh.

How popular is the name Kenna?

Kenna is currently ranked #19385 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kenna?

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

Is Kenna a common or rare name?

Kenna is an uncommon name, ranked #19385 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kenna

Kenna is a boy name .

Is Kenna a boy or girl name? Kenna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,385 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #724. Kenna is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kenna is currently ranked #19,385 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Kenna include Kenneth, Kenny, Kennedy, Kenner . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.