Kenna
Kenna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Born of fire or handsome.
Origin and history
Kenna is a feminine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, traditionally used as a feminine form of Kenneth. In the United States, it has grown in popularity as a concise, soft-sounding alternative to names like Kendra and McKenna. Its roots trace back to Gaelic words associated with fire and beauty.
Popularity in the United States
13,536 babies in the United States have been named Kenna since 1880. It ranks #1367 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #701.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- MO (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 253 |
| 1950-1960 | 521 |
| 1960-1970 | 683 |
| 1970-1980 | 735 |
| 1980-1990 | 841 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,409 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,999 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,647 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,375 |
Fun facts
- Kenna developed as a feminine counterpart to Kenneth, deriving from the Gaelic names Coinneach and Cináed.
- Over 2,300 baby girls in the United States were named Kenna between 2020 and 2025.