Kenta
Kenta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kenta
- A male given name from Japanese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese けんた (Kenta).
How popular is Kenta?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 711 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenta (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10505 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #1302 in 1977. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kenta
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Sibling name ideas for Kenta
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Kenta FAQ
What does the name Kenta mean?
A male given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese けんた (Kenta).
What is the origin of the name Kenta?
Kenta is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Kenta?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 711 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenta (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10505 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #1302 in 1977. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kenta a boy or girl name?
Kenta is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 711 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.