Kenai
3 countries#710 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kenai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,465 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #710 · peaked in 2025 with 383 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, Washington, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
31 births recorded 2005–2011 · peaked in 2006 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
23 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
23 births recorded 2008–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kenai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3227 | — |
| 2007 | #2811 | ↑416 |
| 2008 | #2946 | ↓135 |
| 2009 | #3105 | ↓159 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↑231 |
| 2011 | #3164 | ↓290 |
| 2012 | #3059 | ↑105 |
| 2013 | #2402 | ↑657 |
| 2014 | #2205 | ↑197 |
| 2015 | #2068 | ↑137 |
| 2016 | #1828 | ↑240 |
| 2017 | #1623 | ↑205 |
| 2018 | #1687 | ↓64 |
| 2019 | #1432 | ↑255 |
| 2020 | #1271 | ↑161 |
| 2021 | #1320 | ↓49 |
| 2022 | #1078 | ↑242 |
| 2023 | #960 | ↑118 |
| 2024 | #772 | ↑188 |
| 2025 | #710 | ↑62 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenai
Is Kenai a popular name?
Yes — Kenai currently ranks #710 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kenai more common for boys or girls?
Kenai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kenai most popular?
Kenai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 383 recorded births that year.
Is Kenai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kenai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8435 in 1992 to #710 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kenai?
At least 2,519 babies have been recorded with the name Kenai across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kenai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kenai appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kenai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kenai include Aron, Carmelo, Layton.
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