MallowbyNames

Kennah

KEN-uh · of uncertain origin; possibly a modern feminine form of Kenneth or a variant of Kenna

Peak popularity
2011
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010.

Popularity of Kennah since 1995

Babies named Kennah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

91726200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s42
2000s145
2010s167
2020s56

Meaning & origin

Kennah is a modern rarity that entered the U.S. baby-naming scene in 1995. It has never cracked the top 1,000, so it is chosen by only a handful of families each year. The name peaked in 2011, but its usage has been falling since 2010. Parents may be drawn to its soft, feminine sound and resemblance to the popular Kenna and McKenna. It offers a fresh way to honor a family Kenneth without using the traditional masculine form.

Kennah is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1995. It may be a feminization of the Scottish name Kenneth or a variant of Kenna, itself a shortening of McKenna. The name has no established meaning in its own right.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kenny, Kenna

Variants: Kenna, Kenni, Kenney

Sibling names for Kennah

Names that share Kennah's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kennah mean?
The exact meaning of Kennah is unclear. It is likely a modern feminine variant of Kenneth (meaning 'handsome' in Scottish Gaelic) or a respelling of Kenna.
How popular is the name Kennah?
Kennah has never ranked in the U.S. top 1,000 names. Its highest recorded usage was in 2011, so it remains a very rare name.
Is Kennah a boy or girl name?
Kennah is almost exclusively used for girls.