Kenza
3 countries#195 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kenza was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
19,230 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #195 · peaked in 2000 with 1,242 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
887 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #2778 · peaked in 2025 with 61 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Florida, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
406 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #983 · peaked in 2020 with 35 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
406 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 35 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Kenza’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #111 | — |
| 2004 | #104 | ↑7 |
| 2005 | #109 | ↓5 |
| 2006 | #106 | ↑3 |
| 2007 | #83 | ↑23 |
| 2008 | #68 | ↑15 |
| 2009 | #71 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #82 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #82 | — |
| 2012 | #92 | ↓10 |
| 2013 | #89 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #94 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #108 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #119 | ↓11 |
| 2017 | #114 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #126 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #134 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #173 | ↓39 |
| 2021 | #192 | ↓19 |
| 2022 | #195 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenza
Is Kenza a popular name?
Yes — Kenza currently ranks #195 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Kenza more common for boys or girls?
Kenza is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Kenza most popular?
Kenza peaked in 2000 in France, with 1,242 recorded births that year.
Is Kenza rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Kenza’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2110 in 1971 to #195 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Kenza?
At least 20,523 babies have been recorded with the name Kenza across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kenza popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kenza appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kenza?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Kenza include Kaliya, Kaylen, Kiley, Lenny.
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