Kenna
How to say it: KEN-uh · /ˈkɛnə/
Scottish feminine form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Coinneach meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'.
Kenna was the 729th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 357 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #789 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #729 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 357 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,286 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #789 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks the high point for Kenna, with the 2020s as its best decade so far. It remains at its peak though a dip is expected.
What goes with it
Crisp and soft at once, Kenna sounds compact and clear. Keira aligns in style and Kenny offers a nickname option.
Nicknames
- Ken
- Kenny
Honouring a Kenna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kenna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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