Kenji: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A strong name meaning intelligent second son, full of wisdom.
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #904
- Peak
- #751 in 1978
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kenji Means
Kenji is a boy name of Japanese origin. A strong name meaning intelligent second son, full of wisdom.
How Popular Kenji Is
Kenji currently ranks #904 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #751 in 1978. It is rising.
Good to Know About Kenji
- At its most popular, Kenji reached #751 in the U.S. in 1978.
- Kenji has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Kenji is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
Names Like Kenji
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kenji
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kenji.
Questions About Kenji
What does Kenji mean?
Kenji is a boy name of Japanese origin. A strong name meaning intelligent second son, full of wisdom.
How popular is Kenji?
Kenji currently ranks #904 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #751 in 1978. It is rising.
Where does Kenji come from?
Kenji comes from Japanese roots. At its most popular, Kenji reached #751 in the U.S. in 1978.
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