Kenan
Kenan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kenan
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew קֵינָן (qēnå̄n). * Alternatively, possibly a variant of Keenan, from Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.
How popular is Kenan?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 4,645 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8961 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #970 in 1997. In 2025, 184 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kenan
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Sibling name ideas for Kenan
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Kenan FAQ
What does the name Kenan mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. Borrowed from Hebrew קֵינָן (qēnå̄n). * Alternatively, possibly a variant of Keenan, from Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.
What is the origin of the name Kenan?
Kenan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Kenan?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 4,645 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8961 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #970 in 1997. In 2025, 184 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kenan a boy or girl name?
Kenan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 30 girls and 4,645 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.