Holding steady.
Popularity of Kenora since 1968
Babies named Kenora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kenora is a rare and unique name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1968. It reached its peak popularity in 1988, though it has never been a common name. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with consistent but very low usage. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it may be connected to the Canadian town of Kenora, Ontario, giving it a natural and place-inspired feel. Parents drawn to uncommon, melodic names with a modern sound might find Kenora appealing, especially for a daughter. Its relative obscurity means it remains a distinctive choice without ever becoming a top-tier name.
Kenora is a modern name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Canadian town of Kenora, Ontario, which itself comes from a First Nations word meaning 'body of water' or 'lake'. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the late 1960s, following naming trends for place-inspired and melodic feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Nora, Kenny
Variants: Kenorah
Sibling names for Kenora
Names that share Kenora's style, for a brother or sister.
