Holding steady.
Popularity of Kennetha since 1955
Babies named Kennetha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 101 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 156 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kennetha emerged in the mid-20th century as a feminization of the established Scottish name Kenneth. First recorded in 1955, it enjoyed a brief period of modest popularity, reaching its peak in 1956 before rapidly declining. The name's trajectory shows a stable pattern with very low usage after the 1960s, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 since the early 1970s. While its exact origin is uncertain, Kennetha fits a pattern of feminine coinages from the era and remains a rare but distinctive choice.
Kennetha is a feminization of Kenneth, which itself comes from the Scottish Gaelic name Coinneach, meaning 'handsome' or 'comely,' though some sources connect it to the Gaelic word 'caoin' (fair, gentle). The name Kennetha was coined in the 20th century, likely following the pattern of other feminine variants like Roberta or Henrietta, and saw modest use in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenny, Nettie, Kenna
Sibling names for Kennetha
Names that share Kennetha's style, for a brother or sister.
