Kenna
- Meaning
- Feminine form of Kenneth in one tradition; other origins differ
- Origin
- Scottish
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What does Kenna mean?
Kenna means “Feminine form of Kenneth in one tradition; other origins differ”.
Kenna is used as a feminine form related to Kenneth, a name that represents more than one Gaelic personal name in English. The familiar handsome interpretation belongs to the Coinneach route and should not be confused with a literal meaning of knowing. Kenna also occurs independently in other naming traditions.
The Ethiopian-American musician Kenna uses the same short spelling, illustrating why appearance alone does not establish Scottish ancestry for every bearer. Kendra is a useful comparison within the Kenneth-related family. Kenna’s two syllables make it complete on its own, while a family connection can identify which particular history or relative the name is intended to honor.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Kenna?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kenna is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #759 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Kenna
- 357 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.2% Fewer than 2024
Kenna over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #13,015 | 5 |
| 2025 | Girls | #759 | 357 |
| 2024 | Girls | #726 | 389 |
| 2023 | Boys | #11,580 | 6 |
| 2023 | Girls | #747 | 377 |
| 2022 | Boys | #10,356 | 7 |
| 2022 | Girls | #679 | 430 |
| 2021 | Boys | #9,282 | 8 |
| 2021 | Girls | #709 | 406 |
| 2020 | Boys | #8,417 | 9 |
| 2020 | Girls | #684 | 416 |
| 2019 | Girls | #664 | 436 |
| 2018 | Boys | #9,254 | 8 |
| 2018 | Girls | #686 | 426 |
| 2017 | Girls | #712 | 404 |
| 2016 | Boys | #7,394 | 11 |
| 2016 | Girls | #661 | 444 |
| 2015 | Boys | #10,130 | 7 |
| 2015 | Girls | #677 | 422 |
| 2014 | Girls | #842 | 329 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Kenna
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Kenneth
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Anglicized forms with different Gaelic roots
Listed as a related name to Kenna.
Kendra
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Feminine form associated with Kenneth; exact meaning varies
Listed as a related name to Kenna.
Isla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Island
Shares an origin with Kenna.
Lainey
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Bright shining light
Shares an origin with Kenna.
Logan
Unisex- Meaning
- Small hollow
Shares an origin with Kenna.
Rowan
Unisex- Meaning
- Rowan tree; little redhead
Shares an origin with Kenna.
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