Rising since 2011, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Kenni since 1957
Babies named Kenni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Kenni is a modern, rare name that has only recently gained traction. First recorded in U.S. data in 1957, it remained obscure for decades before beginning a steady rise starting around 2011. By 2025, it had reached its peak popularity at rank 6,546, with an incidence of 1 in 94,545 births. The name's trajectory suggests it may continue to climb, appealing to parents who favor contemporary, diminutive-sounding names ending in 'i'. As a coinage of the 21st century, Kenni lacks deep historical roots but fits into the trend of names like Kensi or Kenna. Its top states are not recorded, indicating a scattered usage rather than regional concentration.
Kenni likely emerged as a modern variant of Kenna (itself a feminine form of Ken) or as a creative respelling of names like Kenny. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1957, but saw little use until the 2010s, when it began rising in popularity. As a modern coinage, it does not have a traditional etymology but derives from the fashionable -i suffix used to create diminutive or feminine-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kenni
Names that share Kenni's style, for a brother or sister.
