Kenji
Kenji: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kenji
- A male given name from Japanese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese けんじ (Kenji).
How popular is Kenji?
Since 1880, 33 girls and 5,624 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenji (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7747 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #750 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #944 for boys, with 249 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kenji
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kenji
Sister and brother names that share Kenji's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kenji FAQ
What does the name Kenji mean?
A male given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese けんじ (Kenji).
What is the origin of the name Kenji?
Kenji is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Kenji?
Since 1880, 33 girls and 5,624 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenji (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7747 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #750 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #944 for boys, with 249 babies given the name.
Is Kenji a boy or girl name?
Kenji is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 33 girls and 5,624 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.