Kenta
Kenta is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Healthy, strong, big, or stout, depending on the kanji used to write it.
Origin and history
Kenta is a masculine Japanese given name formed from kanji elements typically representing health, strength, or thickness combined with big or stout. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, primarily used within families appreciating its Japanese heritage. Its crisp two-syllable structure makes it easily accessible in English-speaking environments.
Popularity in the United States
711 babies in the United States have been named Kenta since 1880. It ranks #3965 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- CA (87.5 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 216 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Kenta
- Kenta Maeda: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Kenta Kobayashi: Wrestler
Fun facts
- The meaning of Kenta changes based on the specific combination of kanji characters chosen by parents.
- Kenta was a particularly popular given name for boys in Japan during the late 1980s and 1990s.