Kenji
A boys’ name of Japanese origin, meaning healthy second son; vigorous second.
Babies a year
136
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#944
down from #855
UK popularity
#2269
10 babies
How Kenji has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #911 |
| 2021 | #847 |
| 2022 | #755 |
| 2023 | #826 |
| 2024 | #855 |
| 2025 | #944 |
In 2025, 10 babies in England and Wales were named Kenji. In the US, 136 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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