Kennedi
How to say it: KEN-uh-dee · /ˈkɛnədi/
Feminine variant spelling of Kennedy, from Irish Ceannéidigh meaning 'helmeted head'.
Kennedi was the 90th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 398 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #125 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #90 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 398 |
| Share of births | 1 in 978 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #125 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lately arrived on the charts, Kennedi saw its fullest use in the 2010s. It lingers close to that mark, with lower use likely ahead.
What goes with it
Lively and crisp across three syllables, Kennedi has a spirited lilt. Mackenzie echoes its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Ken
- Kenn
- Kendi
Honouring a Kennedi in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kennedi is about 1 in 41.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Kennedi
- Kennedi Clements (born 2007)Canadian child actress
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