Kenith
Kenith is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Handsome or born of fire.
Origin and history
Kenith is a variant spelling of Kenneth, derived from Gaelic roots meaning handsome or born of fire. It has historically served as a rare masculine name in the United States, appearing consistently but infrequently over the last century. Today, it remains a rare spelling choice compared to the standard Kenneth.
Popularity in the United States
1,630 babies in the United States have been named Kenith since 1880. It ranks #3134 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- KY (34 %)
- TX (31.9 %)
- AR (21.3 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 193 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 229 |
| 1960-1970 | 296 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- Kenith is a historic phonetic spelling variant of the far more common Scottish name Kenneth.
- Over 1,600 boys in the United States have been officially registered with the spelling Kenith since 1880.