Kenna

Kenna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 388 girls in the United States.

Kenna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kenna

Kenna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kenna first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #661 in 2016, and in 2024 388 babies received the name — 13,173 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenna in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#661 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Kenna in 2024
388
Total since 1880
13,173

Kenna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2096 in 1996
Babies named Kenna in 2025
3
Total since 1996
120

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenna mean?

The meaning of Kenna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kenna a boy or girl name?

Kenna is a girl name. In 2024, 388 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kenna?

Kenna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kenna?

Kenna first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #661 in 2016, and 388 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].