Kehinde

Kehinde is a unisex name of African origin meaning “the second-born of the twins.” In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States.

Kehinde at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
“the second-born of the twins”

About the name Kehinde

Kehinde belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “the second-born of the twins” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kehinde first appears in Social Security records in 1977 and has been given to 270 babies since 1880, including 5 in 2024.

Kehinde in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Babies named Kehinde in 2024
5
Total since 1880
270

Kehinde in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Kehinde in 2025
11
Total since 1996
306

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kehinde mean?

Kehinde means “the second-born of the twins” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kehinde a boy or girl name?

Kehinde is a unisex name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kehinde?

Kehinde comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Kehinde?

Kehinde is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1977 and has been given to 270 babies since 1880.

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