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Kenny

female

Meaning

"Handsome; Born of Fire"

Typically a diminutive of Kenneth, it reflects Gaelic roots and functions widely as an informal given name in English-speaking communities.

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Popularity History of Kenny

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7394Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#7394

Kenny was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+3346

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.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kenny

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Scottish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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