Boy nameCurrently #772 in the USRising
Kenai
//ˈkinaɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kenai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kenai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kenai |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 98 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 127 |
| 2020 | 150 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 207 |
| 2023 | 239 |
| 2024 | 332 |
Kenai through the decades
- Kenai peaked in 2024, when 332 babies were named Kenai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kenai has risen 249% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kenai currently ranks #772 in the US and is on the rise.