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Kenji

KEN-jee

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Japanese name combining 'ken' (healthy, vigorous) with 'ji' (second son) or meaning 'intelligent ruler' in alternative readings. Reflects strength, wisdom, and familial heritage.”

Popularity Over Time

Kenji US popularity rank over timeRank 4184 in 1956 to rank 750 in 1978. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#750#2467#4184191319401960198020002024

Currently ranked #853 in the United States.

Origin

Japanese

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Ken

Style

ModernElegantStrongMinimal

Famous Bearers

  • Kenji Nakamura
  • Kenji Nakamatsu

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables →

Similar Names

Kenzo

Japanese Beautiful But Not Top 100

Kyler

Old English Beautiful But Not Top 100

Kian

Irish Beautiful But Not Top 100

Nico

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

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Kenzo

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Kyler

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Kian

Irish Beautiful But Not Top 100

Nico

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

Rio

Portuguese Beautiful But Not Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Gaining popularity in Western countries while maintaining Japanese authenticity

People Also Ask

Japanese name combining 'ken' (healthy, vigorous) with 'ji' (second son) or meaning 'intelligent ruler' in alternative readings. Reflects strength, wisdom, and familial heritage.

Kenji is currently ranked #853 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Kenji include Ken.

Names that pair beautifully with Kenji include Kenzo, Kyler, Kian, Nico, Rio.