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Kenna

female

Meaning

"Born of Fire"

Anglicized form associated with Gaelic elements; also appears as a short form of surnames and longer names.

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Popularity History of Kenna

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#725Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#725

Kenna was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+26

better than 2023

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

Kenna Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kenna

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, Irish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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