Declining since 2018, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kenzlie since 2007
Babies named Kenzlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 504 |
| 2020s | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Kenzlie is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2007. Its peak came in 2013 when it ranked higher than any other year, but since 2018 its trajectory has been falling. The name is a clear product of the 2010s fashion for invented names built on the 'Ken-' prefix (found in established names like Kendall and Kennedy) and the '-lie' ending popularized by names like Paisley and Everly. Kenzlie is given to roughly 1 in every 114,805 girls as of 2025, reflecting its niche status. While it lacks deep historical roots, its structure fits comfortably within the contemporary American naming style, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels fresh yet familiar.
Kenzlie appears to be a modern coinage, likely combining the popular element 'Ken-' (as in Kendall or Kennedy) with the fashionable '-lie' suffix (variant of '-ley' or '-lee'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 2007 and saw a brief peak in the early 2010s. As a recent invention, it does not have a long historical or etymological tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenzi, Kenz, Lizzie
Sibling names for Kenzlie
Names that share Kenzlie's style, for a brother or sister.
