Kenny

Pronunciation: [ k-EHN-ee ]

Girl Name #7,448 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kenny is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHN-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,448
Total SSA Count: 15

Alternative Spellings

Kennedy #89 Kennedi #685 Kenna #724 Kennadi #4640

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie

Also a Boy Name

Kenny is also used as a boy name, ranked #1355.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenny

Is Kenny a boy or girl name?

Kenny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7448. As a boy name, it is ranked #1355. Kenny is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kenny?

Kenny is pronounced k-EHN-ee.

How popular is the name Kenny?

Kenny is currently ranked #7448 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kenny?

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

Is Kenny a common or rare name?

Kenny is an uncommon name, ranked #7448 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kenny

Kenny is a girl name .

Is Kenny a boy or girl name? Kenny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,448 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,355. Kenny is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kenny is currently ranked #7,448 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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