Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Kennidi since 1997
Babies named Kennidi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 169 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Kennidi is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Kennedy, which gained popularity as a given name for girls in the late 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, and its peak year was 2011. In 2025, it ranked 10,107th nationally, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting a niche but enduring appeal among parents seeking a unique variation of a familiar name. The spelling Kennedy remains far more common, but Kennidi offers a distinctive alternative.
Kennidi is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Kennedy, which is derived from the Gaelic Ó Cinnéidigh meaning 'descendant of Cinnéidigh'. The personal name Cinnéidigh itself combines 'ceann' (head) and 'éidigh' (ugly) or possibly 'helmeted'. The surname Kennedy has been used as a given name in the United States, with alternate spellings like Kennidi emerging in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenna, Keni, DiDi
Sibling names for Kennidi
Names that share Kennidi's style, for a brother or sister.
