Kenzi
Kenzi is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of the handsome one, or child of Coinneach.
Origin and history
Kenzi is a contemporary modern variant of Kenzie, which is a truncated form of the Scottish name Mackenzie. Derived from Gaelic, it traces back to roots meaning son of the handsome one. In the United States, it is utilized as an independent, modern feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,208 babies in the United States have been named Kenzi since 1880. It ranks #3139 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1587.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.5 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 344 |
| 2000-2010 | 690 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,572 |
| 2020-2029 | 515 |
Fun facts
- Kenzi developed as a simplified, modern respelling of the trendy Scottish surname-name Kenzie.
- The root name Coinneach means handsome or comely in Gaelic.