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Keni
UnisexMeaning of Keni: Japanese: 'second-born'
Keni is a unisex name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11611th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11611
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
347
First recorded 1956 · peak 2007
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
25% boys · 75% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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Irish · 2 syllables
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Greek · 3 syllables
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Scottish · 2 syllables
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Irish · 2 syllables
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Greek · 1 syllable
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English · 3 syllables
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Arabic & Persian · 2 syllables
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Hebrew · 2 syllables
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Scottish · 2 syllables
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