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Kenji

male

Meaning

"Second Son; Strong"

Kenji is a Japanese male name whose meaning depends on selected kanji, commonly interpreted as second son or strong.

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Popularity History of Kenji

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#855Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#855

Kenji was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-28

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Kenji Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kenji.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kenji

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Kenji, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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