Holding steady.
Popularity of Kennethia since 1970
Babies named Kennethia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kennethia is a rare feminine elaboration of the Scottish classic Kenneth, created by appending the fashionable suffix -ia. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, reached its peak in 1981, and has remained a low-frequency choice ever since. The name's trajectory is stable, with no signs of revival. Parents drawn to Kennethia often pair it with similarly styled names from the same era: Dionne, Janell, Darryl, or Kelvin. Though its origins are debated, the name carries the dignity of its root name Kenneth while offering a distinctly modern, feminine ending.
Kennethia is a modern feminization of Kenneth, a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic Cináed (meaning 'born of fire') or possibly Coinneach (meaning 'handsome, fair'). The suffix -ia was appended in the 20th century to create a distinctly feminine form. The name saw a brief period of use in the United States beginning in the 1970s, peaking in the early 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenna, Keni, Kia
Sibling names for Kennethia
Names that share Kennethia's style, for a brother or sister.
