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Kenta
BoyMeaning of Kenta: Japanese: 'healthy and sturdy'
Kenta is a boy's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9429th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9429
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
716
First recorded 1973 · peak 1977
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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