Kenna
Meaning
feminine form of Kenneth; the older meaning is uncertain
The formal names behind Kenna
Kenna is an established short form of this name.
Kenneth · Scottish origin · handsome; born of fire
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kenna peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
39 people · the #78,870 first name in Brazil · median age 26
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Kenna
Most people given the name Kenna in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kenna deep dive
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