Declining since 2020, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kenzlei since 2011
Babies named Kenzlei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Kenzlei is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2011. Its peak year was 2021, and its use has been declining slowly since 2020. In 2025 it ranked 14,942 with 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is a creative respelling of Kenzie, itself a short form of the Scottish surname McKenzie, meaning 'son of Coinneach.' The substitution of the -lei suffix reflects a broader trend of using phonetic spellings to create distinctive new names. Kenzlei has not been recorded as a top name in any state, indicating its niche appeal. Like many modern coinages, it lacks a traditional meaning but carries a melodic sound that appeals to parents seeking a unique twist on a familiar name.
Kenzlei is a novel spelling of Kenzie, itself a diminutive of McKenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (or Kenneth). The -lei ending follows the trend of names like Kylie and Ryleigh. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenzi, Lei
Sibling names for Kenzlei
Names that share Kenzlei's style, for a brother or sister.
